The Veilguard's performance speak to a fundamental misunderstanding of not just what the franchise is about, but the studio that makes it.

I recently rolled credits on Star Wars Outlaws, and now I've got Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Silent Hill 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard in my sights. There are various reasons that I haven't finished those games.

“In order to break out beyond the core audience, games need to directly connect to the evolving demands of players who increasingly seek shared-world features and deeper engagement alongside high-quality narratives in this beloved category,” Wilson said in an investor call.