Annual Charts: The Most Successful New Games in Germany 2025

Key insights

7 takeaways

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EA SPORTS FC 26 (Electronic Arts) was the best-selling new PC and console game in Germany in 2025.
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The top five best-selling new releases of 2025 were EA SPORTS FC 26, Battlefield 6, Mario Kart World, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Split Fiction.
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Ubisoft Mainz’s city-building strategy game, Anno 117: Pax Romana, was the highest-ranking title developed in Germany, securing seventh place.
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Nintendo’s Mario Kart World achieved third place following its release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, with which it was offered as a bundle.
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Electronic Arts dominated the top 5, with three of their titles (EA SPORTS FC 26, Battlefield 6, and Split Fiction) appearing in the top five rankings.
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The top 10 list for 2025 also included Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (6th), Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (8th), Monster Hunter Wilds (9th), and Borderlands 4 (10th).
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The annual charts reflect total sales of new PC and console games purchased through both physical media and digital downloads during 2025.

Summary

The annual charts for 2025 identify the most successful new video game releases in Germany, providing a comprehensive overview of consumer preferences across PC and console platforms. The primary objective is to highlight top-performing titles based on combined physical and digital sales data throughout the calendar year. The list reflects a diverse gaming landscape, ranging from major international franchises to notable domestic contributions.

EA Sports FC 26 secured the top position, followed by Battlefield 6, Mario Kart World, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Split Fiction. The rankings also highlight the performance of German-developed titles, with the city-building strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana achieving a notable seventh-place finish. The top 20 list includes a mix of established series and new releases, such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Monster Hunter Wilds, demonstrating sustained demand for both sports simulations and narrative-driven action adventures.

The data is compiled by Games Sales Data (GSD), a platform operated by Video Games Europe, which aggregates sales information from retailers and major digital storefronts like Steam, Xbox Store, and PSN. The scope of the analysis is limited to games released within 2025 and is subject to the participation of publishers in the GSD reporting system. Consequently, the rankings exclude certain titles for which sales data was not submitted, and digital sales for Nintendo titles are not included in the final figures. This annual summary serves as a key indicator of market trends and consumer engagement within the German games industry.