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Battlefield 1943 recruits 600,000

EA claims Dice's multiplayer-only WWII shooter secured day-one, week-one sales records worldwide on Xbox Live, North America on PSN.

By many accounts, EA Dice delivered on its multiplayer-only installment in the burgeoning Battlefield franchise two weeks ago, attracting a strong critical reception for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 downloadable game. However, Battlefield 1943's launch was marred by significant instability, especially on Microsoft's console, as EA scrambled to add additional play servers after drastically underestimating gamers' enthusiasm for the online title.

43 million deaths proved to be no challenge for the Battlefield community.

43 million deaths proved to be no challenge for the Battlefield community.

Today, EA put that enthusiasm into perspective, announcing that Battlefield 1943 had sold more than 600,000 copies across the Xbox 360 and PS3 editions of the game since its July 8 launch. That sales tally, the publisher notes, secures the title for "fastest selling day one and week one download-only game" worldwide on Xbox Live and in North America for the PSN. Battlefield 1943 is available for $15 (MSP1,200).

Upon its initial offering, Battlefield 1943 featured three maps, where 24 combatants could engage on land, air, and sea. EA Dice offered a fourth map--the air-combat-heavy Coral Sea--on the condition that the player community achieve a total of 43 million kills. This feat was accomplished on Xbox Live five days after launch, with the PSN milestone secured on day eight.

A PC edition of Battlefield 1943 is expected in September. For more information, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of Battlefield 1943.

115 Comments

  • TheDragonManiac

    Posted Feb 10, 2011 6:59 am GMT

    I dont know about you guys but one of those buyers is me. the game rocks and its about time the a good multiplayer game hit the market

  • Scorchgame

    Posted Aug 10, 2009 2:17 am GMT

    They should have put it a 43 billion kills

  • KillMaster

    Posted Aug 1, 2009 3:29 pm GMT

    WoW thats a lot

  • cruandrew

    Posted Jul 28, 2009 1:42 am GMT

    this game is perfect!! i enjoy the start of the new maps riding to the island on the boat is awesome!!

  • Glen0071

    Posted Jul 26, 2009 6:28 am GMT

    @brock
    I was just pointing out a map idea with a choice to play as an Australian soldier, no need to be a stooge about it spaz!

  • brok

    Posted Jul 26, 2009 4:34 am GMT

    Wow Glen0071, you clearly know absolutely nothing about the kokoda trail.

  • cjasko94

    Posted Jul 25, 2009 3:03 pm GMT

    Game sharing is awesome. To bad you people on the 360 can't do it.

  • jfree79

    Posted Jul 25, 2009 9:52 am GMT

    Really awesome game i agree...however, it would've been great if there were more classes to choose from and like others are saying; some more map packs. More classes would = more weapon variety, but for what its worth 9.99 (without demo & themes on PSN) i love it and is definitely a must have. I'll play this until modern warfare2 comes out.

  • Glen0071

    Posted Jul 24, 2009 3:50 pm GMT

    It is a awesome game, though a Expansion pack would be a big plus. A Kokoda trail map would be good with sas soldiers and instead of jeeps for that particular map, have motorcycles with a side car that has a mounted machine gun included.

  • XanderZane

    Posted Jul 24, 2009 8:56 am GMT

    Haven't downloaded it yet. Will be getting this and Marvel -vs Capcom 2 very soon.

    I'm shocked that EA didn't expect these sales. I'm sure they were only expecting 50K-100K initially. This game will easily hit a million is sales before the holidays. I'm not surprised about the lag, as they are using EA's server to host the game and not Microsoft's.

  • spOOoOOn

    Posted Jul 24, 2009 7:53 am GMT

    Great game, but are they raising the player cap anytime soon? 24 player cap really is a bit low, the game is lacking epic proportions

  • NakedSnakeSS2G

    Posted Jul 24, 2009 6:24 am GMT

    pc gamers get screwed again...
    cant wait til its out for PC!

  • trw534

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 11:48 pm GMT

    i tried the trial for this game and it is awsome,

  • metalkid9

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 11:41 pm GMT

    ya I really hope they add more maps. I would even buy it.

  • theKOOK413

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 9:33 pm GMT

    Like everyone is saying. Great game, but I would like some new maps or any sort of DLC.

  • Lupivdaman

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 7:39 pm GMT

    I contributed to most of the kills in PSN

  • darknferno12

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 6:58 pm GMT

    For $15 bucks I thought it was a pretty good game, though I wonder if they will make some more maps

  • futbolwarrior

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 6:52 pm GMT

    43 million kills? wow. that alot of game play but its all worth it. great game

  • THGarrett

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 5:47 pm GMT

    I'm happy you can't control carriers. It was bad enough in BF1942 when some douche would sail the carrier off the map. I can only image how bad it would be with the 360 and PS3 community.

  • VGA_assassin

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 5:31 pm GMT

    Good for them. Hopefully they make money, and put some back into making new maps.

    I really wish you could drive the carriers like in 1942. I had so much fun smashing them into the other teams carrier...

  • duke-nukem11

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 4:53 pm GMT

    old school BF with the frostbite engne. a winning combo

  • Merl57

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 4:53 pm GMT

    cool but gets old not a lot of depth 2142 and 2 were far superior and included much more features

  • penguins227

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 4:51 pm GMT

    They skipped PC out of the competition for the new map. That's so stupid.

  • Decrate

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 4:41 pm GMT

    lol 8 days compared to 5 days.

    pwned

  • brian_13un

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 4:29 pm GMT

    Great

  • draco934

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:58 pm GMT

    more maps NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • sircyrus

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:58 pm GMT

    Might pick this up for PC once it's out in September.

    Depends on how good Champions Online beta is. If I end up picking that up, it will last me until Dragon Age easily. Between the two that'll be a couple more months before I even look at 1943 again.

  • JoshChambers

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:57 pm GMT

    no guests, and no split screen. its a $15 game so you dont get a lot of features but it is a lot of fun.

  • zakkess

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:49 pm GMT

    i think thats pretty cool how they made an utlimate achievment to get people to keep playing the game by 43 mil kills and u unlock a new map..they should just do that for now on instead of paying like $10 for DLC

  • sonynhater

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:41 pm GMT

    After i'm done writing this comment, i'm going to talk my mom into buying this for me. lol
    BTW can you play this with guests?

  • Spryt

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:30 pm GMT

    Awesome title, don't let the fact there is only three classes and the low price fool you. Right up there with the best of today's online games

  • oneofthefall

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:19 pm GMT

    Buy this game its worth every penny imo 10/10

  • bromley90

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:16 pm GMT

    i play this game more than cod 4 and world at war, 1200 ms points well spent, but i have to agree they do need another game type and maybe another 2 maps, atleast within the next two months

  • FightnEmu

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:14 pm GMT

    They need to fix voice chat asap and add a few more maps. Aside from that it's a killer game.

  • Warnerator

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:05 pm GMT

    Oh yes, let's all brag about how 360 won the race when there are overall more players and they got to play it a day ahead of PS...It wasn't even a race, it was just an accomplishment.

  • junglist101

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:03 pm GMT

    Played the demo and it was fun. I'll probably get the full version soon.

  • filipino_boy

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 3:01 pm GMT

    I just realized I've bought every Battlefield since Battlefield 2, including Modern Combat for the PS2. Curse you Dice, for making such great games!

  • zaqcdebgt9513

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:51 pm GMT

    Instead of just adding new maps, they should make an expansion with lots of new features and sell it for 500-800 MS points. They'd make a killing

  • donmega1

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:41 pm GMT

    i bought this damn game the day it was available. then i started making money and got on with a few women and i haven't even played the damn thing yet.

  • SnakeEyesX80

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:37 pm GMT

    @ kretyn

    Yeah, dumping money into upgrades every 6 months is fun.

  • kretyn posted Jul 23, 2009 2:30 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    kretyn

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:30 pm GMT (hide)

    waiting for pc version, thats where the best fps players are at. consoles are for kids.

  • LightR

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:27 pm GMT

    They should make another challenge for a new map or class, other then that you should definitly buy this game.

  • Expo_Smacko

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:22 pm GMT

    I have yet to download it. But, I have heard it's pretty good.

  • residude

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:18 pm GMT

    its still faulted though, they really need to sort out the voice chat problems, it ruins playing it with friends, when they cut out 5 minutes in, or you can only hear them but they can't hear you etc. Apart from that its a brilliant game.

  • d3emondav3

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:10 pm GMT

    When Coral Sea was announced, everyone was going "Oh, it's going to take a year to get 43 million kills, I want it now!" Hahahaha, it took 5 days.

  • Cl0ud

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:09 pm GMT

    360 winsss

  • jonnyrue2u

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 2:03 pm GMT

    I do agree with more maps. But if map packs would be a must, then make them ~$5 for an additional 3 maps, or something of the like..

  • Ryuketsu2043

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 1:58 pm GMT

    I would love to see some more maps. BF1942 was and still is my favorite online game. so many good memories

  • daabulls23

    Posted Jul 23, 2009 1:57 pm GMT

    Great game! More maps would be awesome! Let's just hope they don't charge 10 bucks for each!

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