Five Days After Worldwide Launch, Plants vs. Zombies 2 Has Rocketed to #1 on the App Store in 137 Countries Worldwide
Achieved One of the Biggest Opening Weekends on the App Store Ever for a New Game Title
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today provided early details of the
successful worldwide launch of Plants vs. Zombies™ 2.
The highly anticipated sequel to PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies, Plants
vs. Zombies 2 is initially available exclusively for iPhone®,
iPad® and iPod touch®, and became available last
Thursday in the App Store for free on a worldwide basis.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 has been downloaded more than 16 million
times by zealous fans around the world, making it the most successful
mobile game launch in EA’s history. The game also achieved one of the
biggest opening weekends on the App Store ever for a mobile game title.
Further, day one downloads nearly doubled EA’s previous mobile record,
and in five days the game rocketed to the #1 top game position on the
App Store in 137 countries worldwide (on either the iPad or iPhone
charts). With an App Store rating average of 4.5/5 stars, Plants vs.
Zombies 2 has rapidly become a favorite of critics and consumers
alike.
"We are grateful and delighted with the incredible reception Plants
vs. Zombies 2 has received from consumers around the globe," said
Tony Leamer, Franchise Business Director for Plants vs. Zombies. "We
certainly had high hopes for the game, but to see fans playing the game
so quickly and in such huge numbers is truly amazing."
To date, the 16 million people playing Plants vs.
Zombies 2 worldwide have collectively cultivated the following fun
figures:
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Over 11 billion suns generated
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Over 2 billion zombie waves
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Over 4 billion plants planted
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Over 25 million hours played
A time-traveling adventure that propels players through different
historical eras to face off with zombies from various time periods, Plants
vs. Zombies 2 is free to play and can be found on the App Store
around the world, in seven different languages with additional languages
supported soon. The game will become available for other platforms later
this year and beyond.
Additional assets are available at http://info.ea.com.
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About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of
casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to
all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in
Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000, was acquired by
Electronic Arts in 2011, and has a worldwide staff of more than 400
people in Seattle, San Francisco, and Shanghai.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. PopCap, Plants vs. Zombies, The Sims,
Need for Speed, Mass Effect and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic
Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the
property of their respective owners and used with permission.
