The Veilguard's performance speak to a fundamental misunderstanding of not just what the franchise is about, but the studio that makes it.

“In order to break out beyond the core audience, games need to directly connect to the evolving demands of players who increasingly seek shared-world features and deeper engagement alongside high-quality narratives in this beloved category,” Wilson said in an investor call.

The Veilguard, which, of course, was one of the subjects of Electronic Arts’ third-quarter earnings call on Tuesday with CEO Andrew Wilson. Dragon Age: The Veilguard garnered 1.5 million players in its first two months after release,