Electronic Arts Releases New Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

 | Nov 18, 2019 09:34PM ET

Electronic Arts’ (NASDAQ:EA) portfolio strength has been its major growth driver in recent times. The company’s second-quarter fiscal 2020 results benefited from strong popularity of its well-recognized games, including Apex Legends, Ultimate Team in FIFA and Madden NFL, The Sims 4, and FIFA Online.

The company has a strong lineup of game releases, including the recent launch of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, on Nov 15.

The latest title is a story-driven action adventure game available worldwide on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC via Origin and Steam and also on the Epic Games Store, a month before the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Other notable game launches slated in the fiscal third quarter include Need for Speed Heat and Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. EA plans to bring at least 20 new content drops and expansion packs to The Sims franchise in fiscal 2020.

Notably, EA has been one of the top-performing gaming stocks on a year-to-date basis. Shares have returned 23.4%, outperforming the Original post

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