Update: Following Respawn’s announcement of Apex Legends’ strong success in its initial hours, EA has confirmed how many players jumped into the new battle royale in its launch day.
During the Electronic Arts Q3 earnings call, as spotted by VG 24/7, EA confirmed that 2.5 million players tried out the Titanfall universe-set competitive game in its first 24 hours. And, according to EA, it reached a peak concurrent of 600,000 players during that first day as well.
For more on Respawn’s latest, find out why there are no titans in Apex Legends, and learn more about the “premium” Titanfall experience planned for later this year.
Source: IGN.com Apex Legends Drew in 2.5 Million Players in 24 Hours