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News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 6 Bounces Back While LEGO Star Wars Claims the High Ground
Country feeling like Mustafar right now
The UK is going through a heatwave right now, so we imagine that sales of physical games have generally been down as people stay out of the sun. Still, those that did buy some new titles to play have successfully dethroned F1 22, down a place after spending a couple of weeks on top. LEGO Star Wars: The...
News UK Sales Charts: Klonoa Grabs a Top 10 Debut While Horizon Forbidden West Sells More PS5s
F1 22 remains top of the podium
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, the remaster collection of the original two games, has landed a fairly solid debut in the UK's physical games chart. While Bandai Namco's platfomer isn't sitting on top of the pile, a respectable fifth place is a decent result for what is a lesser known franchise making a comeback...
News UK Sales Charts: British Grand Prix Boosts Perfectly Timed Release for F1 22
Pole position
F1 22, the latest Formula One racer from Codemasters, debuts at number one in the UK's physical chart with some impeccable timing. Launching just before the British Grand Prix got underway at Silverstone, it's no wonder the game arrives in first place, with the PS5 and PS4 versions combined accounting for 71 per cent of copies sold...
News UK Sales Charts: Only Three Top 10 Games Are Available on PlayStation
Not switching it up
The UK's physical games charts are usually dominated by Nintendo Switch titles, but it's getting pretty ridiculous now. The country's love affair with the hybrid console is strong as ever; the latest result shows a top 10 in which seven of the games are only on Switch. That leaves us with very little to write about on a...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Back on Top, 95% of Copies Sold Were PS5
Horizon Zero Chill
It seems PS5 stock floated back into view in the UK last week, because first-party games clambered back up the physical charts once again. Horizon Forbidden West is up from third to first, selling almost all its copies on the newer console; the PS4 version accounts for just five per cent of the week's sales. Elsewhere, Gran...
News UK Sales Charts: The Quarry PS5, PS4 Physical Sales Run Away with 84% Share
Scary
The latest UK bestsellers list is in, telling us which games people have been buying in brick and mortar stores. One new release, The Quarry, arrives at number four on the chart, selling most copies on PS5 or PS4. Combined, the platforms command an 84 per cent share of the title's debut sales. We would say that Game Pass is affecting physical...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Back on Top Thanks to PS5 Restocks
Machines are taking over
Once again, PS5 stock returning to store shelves has seen Aloy take the throne atop the UK's physical games chart. Horizon Forbidden West was in second last week, but returns to number one thanks to an increase in PS5 availability. It's pretty clear that buyers are grabbing a copy of the action RPG alongside their brand new...
News PS5 Stock Levels Improving in the UK as Sales Jump by 10%
May the system's best selling month in 2022
The PS5 Stock situation in the UK appears to be slowly improving as GamesIndustry.biz reports month on month sales growth for the system. Following a real lack of availability from January through to March, the console showed signs of improvement in April, and now May represents the PS5's best selling...
News UK Sales Charts: 92% of Sniper Elite 5 Sales Are on PS5, PS4
Debuts at number one
Sniper Elite 5 is the latest chapter in Rebellion's ongoing love affair with covertly firing high calibre rounds into digital Nazis, and it seems to have struck a chord this time around. The new game launched last week, and not only has it done well critically, people are putting down the cash for it too. In the UK's physical...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West on Top with New PS5 Bundle
Other PS5 titles also boost sales
Horizon Forbidden West has come top of the newest weekly UK sales chart documenting physical purchases thanks to the latest PS5 hardware bundle offered by Sony. While the official bundle only included a code for a digital download, Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz has clarified GfK counts codes supplied in bundles...
News UK Sales Charts: Evil Dead: The Game Sells Best on PS5 with Top 10 Debut
Shop smart, shop S-Mart
It's been a little quiet in terms of key new releases lately, but one has managed to make its debut on the UK's physical games chart. Evil Dead: The Game arrives in fifth place, with the PS5 version commanding 56 per cent of the sales. Meanwhile, Horizon Forbidden West holds onto its spot at number three, no doubt thanks to...
News PS5 Hardware Resurges in UK After Dismal Start to the Year
Best month of the year for rebounding box
PS5 has been posting poor sales numbers of late because of a lack of supply – and not, it’s important to underline, because of a lack of demand. Microsoft recently gloated that it was stealing marketshare from its closest competitor, but the caveat has always been Sony’s inability to ship enough...
News UK Sales Charts: More PS5 Stock Aids Horizon Forbidden West, Sifu Charts
LEGO Star Wars also still selling
You could cut and paste last week's top 10 best selling physical games in the UK into this article and get away with it if it wasn't for Sifu. Besides the boxed copy of Sloclap's now potentially not so brutal brawler, the list is virtually identical to last week. Nintendo Switch Sports is still at number one.
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Bounce Back Once Again
Boomerang bestsellers
Sony's games tend to perform very well when it comes to physical copies — so long as people can also buy the console. We've seen this several times with the UK's boxed bestsellers; if PS5 stock is available, its games will almost immediately float up to the top 10. The platform holder has struggled to keep supply consistent,...
News UK Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Falls Behind While LEGO Star Wars' Reign Continues
Not a close race
The UK is really going crazy for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. While this chart only represents physical sales, it's clear that the game is doing the business for Warner Bros. right now. It's been in the number one spot for three weeks in a row, and with a quiet release schedule this week, we imagine it'll take a fourth win as...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, GT7 Surge with New PS5 Stock
Both on the final podium
A new wave of PS5 stock last week lent significant sales boosts to Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 in the UK. A 163 per cent increase in boxed purchases pushed the Polyphony Digital racer up the grid into second, and Horizon Forbidden West climbed up into third. Neither could topple
News UK Sales Charts: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Sales Are Impressive, Most Impressive
Never tell me the odds
The LEGO games have always done rather well when it comes to retail sales, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has proven no different. This latest entry in the brick-filled franchise debuts in the number one spot on the UK's weekly boxed games chart. In terms of which format is most popular, it's actually the PlayStation 5...
Deal Get Great Discounts on Top PS5 Games at Amazon UK
Returnal, Spider-Man, Sackboy, and more!
If you're in the mood for a new PlayStation 5 game or three, now would be a fantastic time to browse the latest deals available on Amazon UK. A number of the console's biggest games have been significantly discounted this morning, giving you the chance to fill out your library and save some pennies in the...
News UK Sales Charts: 81% of Crusader Kings 3 Sales for the PS5 Version
Very little to discuss otherwise
Boy are the weekly UK sales charts dull to report on when the vast majority of the top 10 is the exact same as last week and new releases are nowhere to be seen. Regardless, here we are with the headline that Crusader Kings III: Console Edition sold best on PlayStation 5. 81 per cent of boxed copies shifted at retail...
News UK Sales Charts: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Settles for Second as Kirby Conquers
The Nintendo effect
Last week was a pretty busy one for new game releases, and the UK has responded in kind, putting a whole two of them in the top 10. The latest physical game chart is in, and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is the main event for PlayStation users, debuting in second place. It loses out on a number one result thanks to Kirby and the...
News UK Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Still Leading the Pack Following Online Issues
Got a race to win
Last week was a tough one for Gran Turismo 7. A big patch was released that caused the racing title some serious online connectivity issues, putting it out of commission for a couple of days. A hot fix was pushed out, and alongside it, the game caught extra heat for its stingy currency out
News UK Sales Charts: WWE 2K22 Can't Pin Down Gran Turismo 7 for Number One
The race to the top
The UK's physical games chart isn't often one to change, but a raft of exciting new releases means things have been hotting up among the bestsellers. Gran Turismo 7 remains in the top spot for the second week in a row, while WWE 2K22 debuts in second, selling best on PlayStation 5. While the redeemed wrestling title can't topple...
News UK Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Races Past Elden Ring for Number One Debut
Selling best on PS5
It's been said many times, but the last month or so has been pretty extraordinary for new game releases. What are likely to be award magnets come the end of the year have all launched within a short window in the first quarter — it's an amazing start to 2022. What's more, they all appear to be selling very well indeed — in...
News UK Sales Charts: 80% of Elden Ring's Boxed Sales on PS5, PS4
Biggest Souls launch ever
An eye-watering 80 per cent of Elden Ring’s physical sales in the UK were purchased on the PlayStation 5 and PS4. Of the overall sales mix, 63 per cent of players plumped up for the PlayStation 5 version, while 17 per cent skewered the punishing action RPG on the PS4. Just three per cent purchased a boxed PC copy, with...
News Horizon Forbidden West Drives Strong PS5, PS4 Digital Sales
Almost 50 per cent in the UK
Horizon Forbidden West got off to a strong start in the UK, but its sales were down slightly compared to Horizon Zero Dawn. Of course, it’s important to remember that those initial sales only reflected physical copies, and the industry is increasingly shifting towards digital – even when it comes to story-based,...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Hunts Down a Number One Debut
Like a machine
Horizon Forbidden West has done very well for itself in its opening weekend. If the UK physical charts are anything to go by — and they are, otherwise, why bother reporting on it — people have been purchasing Guerrilla's sequel in droves, putting it firmly in the number one slot. We're not all that surprised, given PlayStation's...
News In the UK, 70% of Boxed Horizon Forbidden West Buyers Paid More Than They Needed To
British problems
And this, dear readers, is why companies are so cunningly ambiguous! Early physical sales data for Horizon Forbidden West has arrived in the UK, and with it comes confirmation that “almost a third of sales” were on the PlayStation 4. That means roughly 70 per cent of people paid
News PlayStation Liverpool's New Luxury City Digs Look Lovely
This means more
As we reported earlier in the month, PlayStation is relocating its office in Liverpool. The company’s new 65,000-square-foot digs will bring it into the bosom of the city, after a stint at Wavertree Technology Park dating all the way back to the PS1. Sony’s Dave Parkinson shared some swish new photos of the campus on
News UK Sales Charts: Dying Light 2 Sells Best on PS5, But Misses Top Spot
54 per cent of physical sales for PS5 version
Our coverage of the weekly UK sales charts has been somewhat unreliable over the past month, which is representative of how few talking points it generally brings to the table. Without digital sales taken into account, the stats can only tell us so much. Still, Dying Light 2 was the biggest release last...
News UK Sales Charts: Rainbow Six: Extraction Sells Best on PS5
Like most other multi-platform games
Rainbow Six: Extraction is the sole new release in the UK's latest physical games chart, and people are mainly buying it on PlayStation 5. Ubisoft's tactical co-op shooter debuts at number four, and with 53 per cent of the share, the PS5 version is the most popular at retail. The game is behind FIFA 22, which...
News Mobile Game WipEout Rush Already Available on iPhone, Android in UK
User reviews miffed by idle gameplay
Update: We thought WipEout Rush was only available on Android, but it turns out you can get it from the App Store for your iPhone or iPad as well. Again, regional availability may vary, but it's certainly downloadable here in the UK. Original Story: As pointed out by Push Square reader
News Sony Removing PS Now Subscription Cards in UK Ahead of Supposed PS Plus Overhaul
Sony says it's to do with gift cards
Update: Sony has issued a statement to GamesBeat, basically saying that PS Now cards are being removed in favour of standard PlayStation gift cards. In other words, the company's looking to streamline things. As you'd imagine, the statement makes no mention of the rumoured PS Plus and PS Now merger — but...
News PS5 Hardware Has Second Biggest Month in UK on Back of 28% Bounce
But third in Christmas console sales overall
PlayStation 5 actually ended third in the UK during December 2021, despite enjoying its second biggest month since launch. Sony managed to ship 28 per cent more units than in November 2021, when it was the best-selling console in Britain, but the continued popularity of the Nintendo Switch and a huge...
News UK Sales Charts: GTA 5 Back on the Rise in Quiet Week for PlayStation
Tumbleweeds
Sometimes, the UK's weekly boxed games chart makes very little movement, and the latest result is one such example. Most of last week's top 10 is also this week's, with the top three frozen in place. FIFA 22 remains second, selling best on PlayStation 4, while Call of Duty: Vanguard remains at number five. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is Still Swinging
Thwip
The UK's final boxed games chart for 2021 is in, and as expected, it's hardly a surprising list of titles. FIFA 22 is dethroned, settling for second place after several weeks at number one. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was fifth the previous week, but has clambered up a spot into fourth, with 96 per cent of copies sold being the...
News UK Sales Charts: GTA Trilogy, Among Us Sell Best on PlayStation
Miles Morales up to fourth
We're quickly approaching Christmas Day, so shoppers are snapping up this year's most popular games to wrap up and place under the Christmas tree (younger users, read: send off to Santa Claus). Therefore, the top three titles are the exact same as last week: FIFA 22 tops the list, Call of Duty: Vanguard is second, and...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Crawls Back into Top 10
One way home
Occasionally, the data we use for this weekly article comes in a bit late, but this one really pushed the envelope. UK Sales Charts, on a Friday? Anyone would think it's nearly Christmas with this lax approach. (We're sure everyone worked very hard, and thank you for compiling the data, and have a good holiday) Anyway, let's look at...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA and Call of Duty Keep PlayStation in the Top 10 Conversation
Nintendo dominates once again
For PlayStation fans, the UK's physical game charts have been a bit of a snooze fest for a while, with little movement among the top sellers and a noticeable amount of Nintendo. This week's top 10 is a classic example, with an impressive six of the games featured being exclusive to Switch. Thankfully, some popular...
News Tech Troubles on PlayStation Direct UK Prevent Invited Customers from Purchasing PS5
Better luck next time
Update: Would you believe it, while we were writing this article, news came out that the PS Direct UK invitations have not been working. Apparently, Sony issued a follow-up email to invitees, apologising for technical issues preventing anyone from purchasing a PS5: The email states "another exclusive event" will come in the...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Friday Discounts a Boon for Guardians of the Galaxy, FIFA 22
Every 1's A Winner
Black Friday, which lasts basically the whole of November if you ask retailers, has once again had an impact on the UK's physical games charts. While not as successful as last year — GamesIndustry.biz notes a 10 per cent decline in sales compared to the same weekend in 2020 — there are still a handful of games bouncing up the...
News UK Sales Charts: Battlefield 2042 Settles for Third While Spider-Man: Miles Morales Swings Back
Gotta catch 'em all
Unfortunately for any games releasing in the same week, Nintendo published a duo of new Pokémon games, and both of them occupy numbers one and two on the UK's latest physical games chart. It means that Battlefield 2042, one of the bigger PlayStation launches of the season, debuts in third place. The PS5 version accounts for half...
News UK Readers, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is £25 with a Tesco Clubcard Tomorrow
Intergalactic savings
Here’s an unexpected headline: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be £25 with a Tesco Clubcard from tomorrow. As part of the supermarket giant’s attempts to encourage everyone to sign up for its loyalty scheme, you’ll be able to use your Clubcard against a physical copy of the platformer on the PlayStation 5 to get it...
News UK Sales Charts: It Might Be Underperforming, But Call of Duty: Vanguard Is Still Top Dog
Bullet sponge
As you'll no doubt have read about recently, Call of Duty: Vanguard has been struggling in the UK. At this point, the game is a low point in the franchise's recent history — at least in terms of sales. You can learn more about that through here, but even with the comparably low sales, Activision's shooter is still number one in the...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Vanguard Storms the Top 10, Selling Best on PS5
Plus: Miles Morales swings back in
Activision's ever-popular first person shooter series might be wearisome with its annual releases, but never underestimate its popularity. Call of Duty: Vanguard debuts in the UK's boxed game chart at the very top, knocking FIFA 22 off its perch after multiple weeks as number one. The WWII shooter looks to be...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Dances Into the Bestsellers
FIFA is still king, though
Not even the might of Marvel is powerful enough to quell the UK's love for the beautiful game. While FIFA 22 is still sitting pretty in number one, Square Enix's great superhero action caper, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, makes a strong start, debuting in second place. As has been the case with many high profile, third...
News UK Sales Charts: Back 4 Blood Aptly Debuts in Fourth While Spider-Man: Miles Morales Returns
Back 4th Blood
Last week's biggest new release was Back 4 Blood, a new co-op zombie-'em-up from the creators of Left 4 Dead. Turtle Rock is clearly a fan of the number four, so the studio will be pleased to see its new game has debuted in the perfect spot on the UK's physical chart: fourth. It faced stiff competition with FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, and...
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 6, Alan Wake Remastered Arrive in Top 10, Selling Best on PS5
Next-gen, baby
A trend we've been seeing in the UK's physical charts the last couple of months is that cross-gen, multi-platform games tend to sell best on PlayStation 5. In the latest breakdown, Far Cry 6 debuts in second place on the list, having sold 47 per cent of copies on Sony's new hardware. Similarly, Alan Wake Remastered released last week...
News UK Sales Charts: Sonic Colours Ultimate Blocks Hot Wheels Unleashed from Podium Finish
FIFA 22 predictably takes number one
It should be remembered that these UK charts we report on each week are purely based on data from brick and mortar retail stores. There's no digital sales info here — we're only talking physical games you pick up with your hands and take to a person behind a counter. That should hopefully explain the sudden...
News Sony's Biggest UK Studio, Firesprite, Has Just Made an Acquisition of Its Own
Fabrik Games folded into Sony's largest UK team
PlayStation Studios has grown quite a lot this year, with some notable acquisitions bolstering Sony's first-party lineup of developers. The most recent of these is Firesprite, a Liverpool-based studio that's already bigger than Sony's other UK teams combined. It's set to get even bigger, though; the...
News PS5 Has Reached 1 Million UK Sales Faster Than Any Other PlayStation Console
Milestone reached in record time
The PlayStation 5 is now Sony's fastest selling console ever in the UK. That's according to GfK (thanks, GamesIndustry), the organisation that tracks game industry sales data in the country. It states that PS5 reached 1 million units sold in 39 weeks, three weeks faster than the previous record holder, PS4. The UK...
