UK Boxed Charts: Battlefield 2042 Reclaims Top 5 Spot

FIFA 23 has regained the top position in the UK's physical game sales charts, with another Electronic Arts title making a notable comeback. The final installment of EA Sports' FIFA series saw a 6% sales increase, building on the 21% boost from the previous week, according to GfK's report. Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042 has re-emerged in the fifth position, driven by a significant surge in console sales due to a promotional offer. The overall game sales experienced a 22% uptick last week. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom remains at the second spot for the second consecutive week and is anticipated to maintain its sales momentum throughout the year. Elsewhere, God of War Ragnarok has ascended to the third position from sixth, fueled by the sales of hardware bundles, as reported by GfK. In contrast, Final Fantasy 16 has dropped from fourth to eleventh, with a substantial 39% decline in sales. Although no new titles have entered the charts this week, Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach has reappeared at number 18, with a staggering 505% sales increase. The Lego Harry Potter Collection has also returned, claiming the twentieth spot after a 139% sales surge. The updated GfK Boxed Top Ten for the week ending July 15, 2023, reflects the addition of nine new retailers to GfK's panel, which has revised last week's data.