A lot of anticipation led up to the release of Battlefield 1943, and DICE and Electronic Arts today confirmed that the fans have responded enthusiastically. The download-only game has become the fastest selling title during the first day and week after launch on both PSN and Xbox Live. Battlefield 1943 has sold over 600,000 copies since launching July 8, 2009.
“We are honored by the reception that the game has received so far,” says Gordon Van Dyke, Producer on Battlefield 1943. “Watching and participating in this non-stop multiplayer action has been a real treat for us and we can’t believe how fast our fans reached 43 million kills. We can now truly say that we have set a new standard for what can be done in the downloadable games category and gamers recognize the endless value that Battlefield 1943 provides for just $15.”
Battlefield 1943 is now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network for 1200 MS Points or $15.
