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GSD is a games market data provider that tracks video game sales in Europe. It publishes market analyses such as its European PC and Console Gaming Market 2022 report.
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Best-Selling PC and Console Games: Europe 2025
The European PC and console gaming market experienced a contraction in unit sales during the first seven months of 2025, according to data provided by GSD.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the best-selling new game release of 2025 in Europe, though EA Sports FC 25 (released in 2024) remains the overall best-selling title for the year to date.
- Total PC and console game sales in Europe reached 71 million units through July 28, 2025, representing a 6% decline compared to the same period in 2024.
- Digital sales now account for 74% of the European PC and console market, an increase of 2% year-on-year, with digital unit sales falling 3% and physical unit sales dropping 9%.
GSDAug 2025
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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.
GamesIndustry.bizJan 2023