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The game’s performance should be considered in conjunction with its hefty development budget—rumored to exceed $200 million—and the historical hurdles faced by BioWare and EA. As a game requiring millions of copies sold to recoup investment, the early figures, estimated at around half a million copies on Steam alone, cast doubt on whether the franchise can return to its profitable heights. These figures are less than stellar for a AAA title with such high stakes, hinting at an uncertain financial future.