Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling bodily recreation within the UK final yr, and one week into 2024, it’s this yr’s best-selling recreation. Coming in at No. 1 for the second week in a row, Avalanche Software program’s multiplatform success exhibits indicators of slowing down practically a yr after launch, with a 46% drop. A sale of the PlayStation 5 model led to a big surge in purchases, stopping the decline from hurting it too badly.
EA Sports activities FC 24 climbed to No. 2 following a 9% improve in gross sales, pushing Tremendous Mario Bros. Marvel one spot down the chart. Mortal Kombat 11 jumped 4 spots because of discounted pricing on the PlayStation 5, which is very spectacular given the sequel, Mortal Kombat One, has been out for months.
Mario Kart 8 skilled a 50% drop in gross sales however holds onto No. 5. The remainder of the highest ten are regulars this excessive up on the chart, together with Name of Obligation: Fashionable Warfare 3, Spider-Man 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, Nintendo Swap Sports activities, and Minecraft (Nintendo Swap).
Just one new launch positioned on the general chart this week, The Sims 4: For Lease, an enlargement to EA’s long-running franchise. Rumors have begun a couple of fifth entry within the franchise, however for now, add-ons hold promoting nicely for EA.
A couple of notable titles re-entered the chart this week because of low cost value promotions, together with the Darkish Souls Trilogy, the Mafia Trilogy, It Takes Two, Ring Match Journey, and the kid-friendly title Bluey: The Video Sport.
Later this month, count on Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, The Final of Us Half 2 Remastered, and Tekken 8 to make appearances. The primary blockbuster isn’t anticipated till the top of February, when Ultimate Fantasy 7: Rebirth releases on the PlayStation 5.
Beneath are the best-selling boxed video video games within the UK for the week ending January 6, 2024.
