The increased sales projections also seem to be a result of expectations that the game will draw in players outside the usual demographics. EA CEO Andrew Wilson apparently expects the game to appeal not only to dedicated gamers, but to newcomers and “lapsed” gamers as well:

The increased sales expectations will probably make investors happy, but only time will tell how the numbers actually pan out.

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