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Battlefield 3 sells five million units in first week

New shooter claims to be the fastest-selling game in EA history

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Electronic Arts has announced that based on internal estimates, Battlefield 3 has sold through five million units in the first week globally, making it the fastest-selling game in EA’s history.

Battlefield 3 fans executed 73M savior kills, 48M revives and destroyed 67M vehicles, according to the stats so far.

From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Sydney to London, millions of fans have been playing all weekend long - we are overwhelmed by the global response to Battlefield 3,” said Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President of the EA Games Label. “It is extremely gratifying to deliver an entertainment experience that delights our fans, and to have the opportunity to introduce new people to the franchise. Already, we are seeing unprecedented play times and online activity which is very rewarding. This launch solidifies Battlefield as a leading entertainment brand.”

Battlefield 3 employs the new Frostbite 2 game engine that creates destructible environments and enables players to pilot a range of vehicles from jets and tanks to choppers and jeeps.

Battlefield 3 is available now in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
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