European Video Game Sales Experience Uptick in July Despite Lack of New Releases

Europe saw a 3.4% increase in video game sales during July, with 2.4 million games sold. Notably, the top-selling game was EA Sports FC 24, which benefited from the European Championships, selling 69% more copies than FIFA 23 did in the same period last year. Promotions, such as the free game offer for Hitman Absolution on Amazon Prime, also influenced the charts. However, console sales plummeted by 46% compared to the previous year, with the PS5 leading the market but experiencing a 56% decline. The Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series consoles also saw significant drops. In accessories, 1.08 million products were sold, led by the PS5 DualSense controller, although overall accessory sales were down nearly 20% from last year.