Dragon Age: The Veilguard was released last year, but BioWare's game didn't attract much attention. A recent Amazon promotion clearly illustrates the situation.
The project was supposed to be a grand return for BioWare, but reality turned out differently. Even before release, players criticized the studio's direction, and the launch confirmed their fears - interest in the game was weak, and fan reviews were mostly lukewarm.
The quick appearance of the game on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass didn't help the situation, further impacting sales of physical and digital copies. Many felt that if you can play via subscription, buying the full version is pointless.
The story took an even more curious turn. Amazon Australia is giving away Dragon Age: The Veilguard for free - just buy one of over a thousand eligible items. The problem is that many buyers don't even want the "gift". On social media and forums, players joke that it's better to get nothing than such a bonus.
This isn't the first attempt to sell off the surplus. Previously, in other regions, Amazon Prime gave away the game almost for free through return credits, and EB Games in Australia gave away Dragon Age: The Veilguard with the purchase of controllers.
It seems publishers and retailers are desperately trying to get rid of unsold copies.
