The new “Star Wars” game is a mess, but that hasn’t stopped it from topping the sales chart.
“Star Wars Battlefront 2” launched amid a storm of controversy, with many fans vowing not to buy it.
Despite that controversy, the game was the second-best selling game of November — the biggest month of game sales all year.
Strong sales of “Battlefront 2” demonstrate the disconnect between critics and fans.
Against all odds, the new “Star Wars” game is a major hit. It was the second best-selling game in November, according to market research company The NPD Group, just behind the latest “Call of Duty” game.
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That’s a major surprise given the game’s tumultuous debut.
“Star Wars Battlefront 2” launched on November 19 to a storm of controversy. Major changes were made before the game even launched — a response to backlash from fans who played the game ahead of its official release.
Tech: Despite major controversy, the new ‘Star Wars’ game is a massive success
