Helldivers 2 continues to dominate UK game sales, outpacing Spider-Man 2's performance after eight weeks, with 3.65 million PC and console games sold in March, marking a 26% increase from the previous year. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth narrowly trails Dragon’s Dogma 2, while Command & Conquer titles make a surprise entry into the charts. PS5 sales lead the hardware market, followed closely by Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S and X.
European game sales in February 2024 showed a 21.2% rise over the previous year, but when adjusted for the extra week in 2023, sales were down by 0.1%. Helldivers 2 from Sony was the standout game, with over 56% of its sales on PC. Other top performers included EA Sports FC 24, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Skull and Bones. Console sales dipped, with PS5 being the most resilient, while Switch and Xbox saw declines. Accessories and add-ons sales were led by PS5 DualSense and Xbox Wireless controllers.
In December, UK saw a 2% increase in game sales compared to the previous year, with EA Sports FC 24 reclaiming the top spot and PS5 leading console sales. Hogwarts Legacy and Super Mario Bros Wonder were popular Christmas titles, while Nintendo Switch saw a 39% sales spike. Additionally, accessories sales surged by 63%, with PS5 controllers dominating the charts.
