European Game Sales Experience Slight Uptick in 2024

In 2024, EA Sports FC 25 emerged as the top-selling game in Europe, with sales down 5% from its predecessor, FC 24, in the previous year. This information is based on data from GSD, as reported to VGC, indicating a 1% increase in total PC and console game sales, with 188.1 million titles sold across Europe. Digital sales accounted for 131.6 million games, representing a 15% increase from the previous year, while physical sales saw a 22% decline, with 56.5 million titles sold in stores. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ranked second, despite its late-year release, with 9% higher sales than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in 2023. Helldivers 2 was the top new release, ranking sixth, with new releases comprising 27% of total sales. Notably, Fallout 4 sales surged 183% due to Amazon's adaptation and discounting. Hardware sales saw an overall decline of 21%, with each platform experiencing a decrease, led by a 48% drop for Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console, albeit with a 20% decrease, while Nintendo Switch sales fell 15% in its eighth year.