Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Nears Vanguard Sales Milestone in Just Two Weeks | European Monthly Charts

The European gaming market witnessed a significant surge in sales last month, with 11.9 million video games sold, largely driven by the success of Call of Duty. According to the latest GSD data, game sales have increased by 1.5% compared to the same period last year, with 6.84 million games sold through digital download stores. However, the physical retail market experienced a decline of 13%. The significant increase in download sales for new titles such as FIFA and Call of Duty has contributed to this trend. The Activision Blizzard shooter, Call of Duty, secured the top spot after just one week of sales, with its first-week sales exceeding those of Call of Duty: Vanguard by 125% last year. After just two weeks, Modern Warfare 2 is on the verge of surpassing Call of Duty: Vanguard's lifetime sales in European markets. Moreover, Modern Warfare 2 has become the third best-selling game of the year, closely following Elden Ring. FIFA 23 also had a strong month, with sales increasing by 4% compared to FIFA 22 during the same period last year, securing the second spot. Gotham Knights, a new release, ranked fourth, with sales 13% lower than those of Guardians of the Galaxy after two weeks. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope debuted at number five, with the Nintendo Switch exclusive selling 7.5% more copies in its first two weeks compared to its predecessor, which launched in August 2017. Victoria 3 from Paradox ranked ninth, with a strong start across Europe, while A Plague Tale: Requiem ranked twelfth, with sales 12% lower than those of A Plague Tale: Innocence in 2019. Other new releases in October included Bayonetta 3, NHL 23, and new versions of Persona 5 Royal. Despite a sales decline, PS5 secured the top spot, with 367,821 consoles sold across European markets, a 33% drop compared to the same period last year. The Xbox Series family of consoles experienced a year-on-year increase in sales, with a 26% rise in October. Accessory sales declined by 13%, with 1.18 million add-on products sold, while points card sales dropped by 7%, with 1.1 million cards sold. The GSD digital data includes games from participating companies sold via Steam, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo Eshop, covering games sold in various European countries.