Battlefield 3 had a very solid first week, despite some of the lingering online problems ongoing with Xbox 360 and PC versions of the game. EA has announced that over 5 million units have been sold worldwide since release on Tuesday. Last week, the company had announced 10 million copies shipped.

“From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Sydney to London, millions of fans have been playing all weekend long — we are overwhelmed by the global response to Battlefield 3,” said Patrick Soderlund, executive vice president of the EA Games Label.

“It is extremely gratifying to deliver an entertainment experience that delights our fans, and to have the opportunity to introduce new people to the franchise. Already, we are seeing unprecedented play times and online activity which is very rewarding. This launch solidifies Battlefield as a leading entertainment brand.”

Other notable achievements in social media have been confirmed as well, with over 2.5 million ‘Likes’ on the Facebook page, and over 200K followers on Twitter.

An Epic proportion in Gaming destruction, topple buildings, shoot with realistic weapons, Gun fire sounds realistic, this games is just off the chart. Wonder how Call of Duty: MW3 is going to be.

[Via IndustryGamers]