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Video Game Sales in Europe: July 2024 Monthly Charts

European video game sales demonstrated resilience in July 2024, recording 2.4 million units sold—a 3.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

• European console hardware sales dropped 46% year-on-year in July 2024, totaling 263,000 units sold across major markets.
• Video game software sales reached 2.4 million units, marking a 3.4% increase over July 2023 despite a lack of major new releases.
• EA Sports FC 24 led the software charts with sales 69% higher than FIFA 23 during the same period last year, driven by the European Championships.

EA Sports College Football 25 Impresses in the UK: UK Monthly Charts

The UK video game market experienced a quiet period in July 2024, characterized by a lack of major new releases and a general contraction in both software and hardware sales.

• UK video game software sales reached 2.35 million units in July 2024, a 2.9% decline year-on-year, while hardware sales dropped 30% year-on-year to approximately 77,000 units.
• EA Sports College Football 25 debuted at number seven in the UK charts, achieving sales more than double those of Madden NFL 24 during its comparable release period.
• EA Sports FC 24 remained the top-selling game of July 2024, experiencing a 46% increase in sales volume compared to FIFA 23's performance during the same period in 2023.

EA Sports FC 24: US and UK Market Performance

EA Sports FC 24, the first title in the series to transition away from the FIFA brand, demonstrated strong market performance during its October 2023 launch month.

• EA Sports FC 24 successfully maintained the franchise's market position as the second highest-grossing game in the US and UK during its October 2023 launch month.
• Player engagement improved over the previous year, with the title reaching 5th place in console MAU and 23rd on PC, compared to 7th and 38th for FIFA 23.
• Global reach expanded to 8.8% of gamers across 37 markets with an average playtime of 38.1 hours, up from 6.7% reach and 36 hours for FIFA 23.

Pikmin 4 Becomes Top-Grossing Game on Switch in July

Newzoo’s market analysis for July 2023 highlights the performance of top-tier titles on the Nintendo Switch platform, specifically focusing on revenue generation and player engagement.

• Pikmin 4 became the highest-grossing game on the Nintendo Switch in the US and UK for July 2023, despite launching late in the month.
• Nintendo’s first-party software dominates revenue, accounting for eight of the top ten highest-grossing titles on the platform.
• Fortnite and Minecraft were the only third-party titles to break into the top ten revenue list for July.

Console Title Activity Trends: June 2023

Console title activity in June 2023 reveals a market dominated by established live-service franchises, though major new releases successfully disrupted engagement patterns.

• Fortnite remains the dominant console title, leading the market with 36.1 million monthly active users and 612 million hours of total playtime in June 2023.
• Diablo IV emerged as the primary market disruptor, achieving 6.1 million monthly active users and leading in engagement depth with an average of 55 hours played per user.
• Established live-service franchises including Grand Theft Auto V, FIFA 23, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II continue to hold top market positions, demonstrating the difficulty new titles face in capturing player time.

Electronic Arts Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Electronic Arts’ financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, reveal a company increasingly reliant on live services, which reached record-breaking net bookings during the period.

• Live services now account for 74% of Electronic Arts' total revenue, underscoring a heavy reliance on recurring digital engagement.
• Total net revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $7.42 billion, while net income rose to $802 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
• Full game net bookings declined by 16% to $1.8 billion, contributing to an overall 2.3% decrease in total net bookings to $7.3 billion.

Electronic Arts Q4 and FY23 Results

Electronic Arts’ fiscal year 2023 results demonstrate a resilient business model anchored by strong live service performance and successful title launches.

Electronic Arts Q4 and FY23 Financial Results

Electronic Arts concluded its fiscal year 2023 with strong financial performance, highlighted by record net bookings in the fourth quarter.

Talon Esports Extends Paris Saint-Germain Partnership for Three More Years

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Talon Esports have formally extended their multi-year partnership for an additional three years.

• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Esports and Talon Esports have extended their multi-year partnership for an additional three years.
• The renewed agreement focuses on operating League of Legends rosters under the 'PSG Esports' brand within the Pacific Championship Series in Southeast Asia.
• The collaboration will prioritize talent development, an athletic approach to competitive gaming, and the pursuit of regional commercial partnerships and content creation.

European Video Game Sales: January 2023

European video game sales experienced a notable decline in January 2023, with 12.1 million units sold across the continent, representing a 19% decrease compared to the same period in 2022.

• European game sales dropped 19% in January 2023 compared to the previous year, with 12.1 million games sold, largely due to the absence of a major release comparable to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
• PS5 console sales in Europe surged by 202% in January 2023, making it the top-selling console of the month, ahead of Nintendo Switch (down 11%) and Xbox Series X/S (down 32%).
• Overall console sales in tracked European markets increased by 15.5% in January 2023, reaching 493,000 units, primarily driven by the improved PS5 stock.

These Are the Most Successful New Games in Germany in 2022

The primary purpose of this analysis is to identify the top-performing video game releases in the German market for the 2022 calendar year.

• EA SPORTS FIFA 23 was the best-selling new PC and console game in Germany in 2022.
• The top five best-selling new releases in Germany for 2022 were EA SPORTS FIFA 23, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, ELDEN RING, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II achieved fourth place in the annual rankings despite being released only two months prior to the end of 2022.

European PC and Console Gaming Market 2022

The European console and PC gaming market experienced a contraction in 2022, with total unit sales falling 7.1% to 159 million games.

• European console and PC game sales dropped by 7.1% in 2022 compared to the previous year, with 159 million units sold across tracked markets.
• Despite the overall decline, sales of new games released in 2022 increased by 16% compared to new games released in 2021.
• The UK surpassed Germany to become Europe's largest games market in 2022.