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The Game Business
The European market saw established franchises and promotional discounting as primary drivers of movement. Older titles benefited from Black Friday promotions.
The market performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in Europe indicates a challenging launch period, as the title fell to the number two position in unit sales during its second week on the market. EA Sports FC 26 reclaimed the top spot, while Battlefield 6 moved into the third position. The data, compiled by GSD, reflects a broader trend where no new releases entered the top ten unit sales chart for the week ending November 23, 2025.
The scope of this analysis encompasses physical and digital game sales across a wide range of European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and several others, as well as Australia and New Zealand. The methodology relies on GSD data, which aggregates physical sales and digital sales from a comprehensive list of major industry publishers. Notably, the dataset excludes digital sales for first-party Nintendo titles, which impacts the comparative ranking of games like Kirby Air Riders.
Beyond the primary rankings, the market saw increased activity for older titles due to Black Friday promotions. Significant discounts on PlayStation 5 hardware contributed to a surge in sales for titles such as Spider-Man 2 and Ghost of Yotei, which appeared in the top ten revenue charts. While Kirby Air Riders debuted at number twenty in unit sales, it performed more strongly in revenue, securing the tenth spot. Overall, the findings highlight a competitive landscape where established franchises and promotional discounting remain the primary drivers of market movement in the absence of major new releases.
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