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Mario Tennis Fever debuts strongly in the UK physical charts by landing at No. 2, just behind EA Sports FC 26, with several new entries entering the top 5–6 (Mario Kart World at No. 3, Reanimal at No. 4, The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy at No. 5, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties at No. 6). Switch 2 titles are factoring into the mix, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe slips from the top 10, and the full Top 40 with platform breakdowns is provided.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined debuts at #4 in the UK charts with a strong Switch performance (Switch 2 at 37%, Switch 1 at 22%), while EA Sports FC 26 climbs to #1 and Nioh 3 enters at #3; the list shows a heavy Switch presence and several Nintendo titles in the top ranks.
Xbox Free Play Days run January 15–18, letting all Xbox members try EA SPORTS FC 26, Madden NFL 26, EA SPORTS College Football 26 and NHL 26, with F1 25, UFC 5 and EA SPORTS PGA TOUR available to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members; players can preview upgraded athletes (Toni Kroos in FC 26, Cam Skattebo in Madden 26, Alyssa Thompson and Ellie Carpenter in FC 26) and then purchase at limited-time discounts while keeping Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers can play EA Sports FC 26 for free during January 15–18 as part of Free Play Days. Premium is offered at $1 for 14 days and Essential at $1 for 30 days, while Ultimate remains $30/month. FC 26 led 2025 console revenue through November and earned a 7/10 in GameSpot's review, praised as the series’ best recent installment with some flaws; the promo features a Toni Kroos video.
Circana’s 2025 PS Store data shows sports games dominating downloads in both North America/Canada and Europe, with NBA 2K26 top in NA/CA and EA Sports FC 26 leading Europe; Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 falls to #7 in both regions, while Battlefield 6 performs well (No.2 NA, No.5 Europe). Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V remain strong, and new arrivals like Arc Raiders, Ghost of Yotei, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 crack into NA lists. For PS4, Red Dead Redemption 2 leads in both territories with GTA V and other evergreen titles also ranking highly. Beat Saber dominates PSVR2, Fortnite remains the top free-to-play title, and the data cover PS Store downloads through November 2025, excluding other platforms.
Sony reveals the 2025 PS5 download charts split by North America and Europe, with sports titles leading in both regions (NBA 2K26 NA, EA Sports FC 26 EU). Forza Horizon 5 performs best in Europe (4th) but 14th in NA, and it even outsells Ghost of Yotei there; GTA V and Minecraft remain fixtures of the list, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 misses the top five and several anticipated titles (e.g., Hollow Knight: Silksong, Death Stranding 2) did not make the cut.
EA Sports FC 26 has overtaken Pokémon Legends: Z-A to top the UK charts, with the latter dropping to second place. The new Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake debuted at number 6, and several Switch titles remain in the top ten, reflecting ongoing platform popularity. The charts highlight the competitive landscape of recent game releases in the UK.
EA Sports FC 26 is the best in years, featuring two distinct gameplay styles for different modes, significant improvements in realism and responsiveness, and engaging career and Ultimate Team modes, making it a highly enjoyable football game despite some mode similarities to previous versions.
EA Sports FC 26 has launched on all platforms with generally positive reviews, averaging 82 on Metacritic. Critics praise its refined modes, improved gameplay mechanics, and realism, with scores ranging from 7 to 9 out of 10. The game offers distinct gameplay styles to appeal to different players, though some flaws remain, particularly in balancing and monetization. Xbox Game Pass members can try a 10-hour free trial, with the full game expected on the main Xbox Game Pass library around June next year.
EA Sports FC 26 on Switch 2 is a significant improvement over previous Nintendo releases, offering full features and modes similar to other consoles, despite still running at 30fps. It provides an engaging football experience with new gameplay presets, an improved Manager Career mode, and full Ultimate Team features, though some issues like menu responsiveness and limited online community remain. Overall, it's the best Nintendo football game yet, setting a positive precedent for future releases.
EA Sports FC 26 on Switch 2 is locked at 30fps, which is disappointing compared to 60fps on other consoles, and has some bugs like NPCs standing still after halftime, though visual upgrades are noted. The full release is next week, and EA may address some issues.
EA Sports FC 26 introduces notable quality-of-life updates, including distinct gameplay presets for realism and fast-paced play, but is marred by a controversial Season Pass that locks iconic players behind paywalls and increased monetization across modes, raising concerns about the game's focus on profit over player experience.
EA Sports FC 26 introduces two distinct gameplay styles, Authentic and Competitive, allowing players to choose a slower, strategy-focused experience or a fast-paced, reaction-based one, with each mode having unique mechanics and settings to better cater to different player preferences.