The Veilguard may have underperformed because it wasn’t a live service game. “In order to break 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,

The Veilguard had a strong opening and plenty of hype around its launch, but failed to stick the landing. As EA reported last month, despite good reviews, The Veilguard reached 1.5 million players across all platforms,