NPD: Anthem was BioWare’s second-best launch ever

Anthem was the top-selling game in the U.S. for February, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. The multiplayer shooter also scored developer BioWare’s second best launch month ever. Anthem is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

BioWare’s best launch still belongs to Mass Effect 3, which came out in 2012. However, Anthem is at a disadvantage because The NPD Group’s tracking does not include people who are playing Anthem by subscribing to EA Access Premier. That difference, however, may be difficult to explain to publisher Electronic Arts’ investors.