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According to EA, Dragon Age: The Veil Guard attracted approximately 1.5 million players during its launch quarter. While this figure may seem substantial at first glance, it actually represents a decline of nearly 50% from what EA had anticipated. Even assuming a scenario where every player purchased the game for the full retail price of $70, the total gross revenue would only approximate $105 million.
However, this optimistic estimate doesn't account for the realities of digital sales platforms and retail distribution, which significantly cut into revenue. Digital storefronts such as Steam typically take about a 30% cut, and physical retail stores often retain between 30% and 40%, depending on various terms and conditions.