Game Charts: The Most Successful New Games of the First Half of 2026 in Germany

Key insights

6 takeaways

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Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom) was the best-selling new PC and console game in Germany during the first half of 2026.
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The top five best-selling new releases for the period were Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6 (Microsoft), 007 First Light (IO Interactive), Pragmata (Capcom), and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Warner Bros. Games).
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The rankings are based on combined physical and digital sales data from the Games Sales Data (GSD) platform, covering the period from January to June 2026.
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Nintendo secured four positions in the top 20, including Tomodachi Life: Dreams Come True at rank 6 and Pokemon Pokopia at rank 7.
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Capcom demonstrated strong market performance with three titles in the top 20: Resident Evil Requiem (1), Pragmata (4), and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (9).
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The top 20 list includes a diverse range of publishers, with notable entries such as Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Saros (13) and God of War: Sons of Sparta (19), and Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft: Midnight (16).

Summary

The German Games Industry Association provides an overview of the most successful new video game releases in Germany during the first half of 2026. The primary objective is to identify the top-performing PC and console titles released between January and June 2026, reflecting consumer demand across both physical and digital sales channels.

Resident Evil Requiem secured the top position for the period, followed by Forza Horizon 6 in second place and 007 First Light in third. The top five is completed by Pragmata and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The rankings encompass a diverse range of genres, including survival horror, racing, action-adventure, and simulation, highlighting the varied preferences of the German gaming market.

The data is derived from Games Sales Data (GSD), a platform managed on behalf of Video Games Europe. The methodology aggregates sales figures from traditional retail outlets alongside digital data from major platforms such as Steam, the Xbox Store, and the PlayStation Network. It is important to note that the scope of the data excludes digital sales for Nintendo titles and the game Crimson Desert. By tracking these sales, the association offers a comprehensive snapshot of the German market’s commercial landscape for new releases during the first two quarters of 2026.