Battlefield 3 becomes EA's fastest selling game ever
10 million copies shipped, 5 million sold in its first week
Battlefield 3 has blitzkrieged its way into EA's record books by becoming the fastest-selling game in the publisher's history.
Since its launch in the US on October the 25th Battlefield 3 has sold through 5 million copies world wide.
EA Games' Patrick Soderlund said: "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. 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."
After some connectivity problems over launch week EA has confirmed that Battlefield 3's servers are now running at 98.9 percent with updates coming daily.
