During March 2024, the UK saw a surge in the sales of physical and digital games, with over 3.65 million units flying off the shelves. The standout performer was Helldivers 2, claiming the top spot and outshining heavyweights like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Dragon’s Dogma 2 also made an impressive showing by outselling Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, while WWE 2K24 had a strong debut with an 8% increase in sales compared to its predecessor.
Console sales were also robust, with over 117 thousand units sold. The PS5 led the pack, followed by the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox Series. Despite the PS5’s 25% increase from February, it still lagged behind March 2023 numbers. The Switch and Xbox Series also saw gains from the previous month but were down compared to the previous year.
The top ten best-selling physical and digital games in the UK for March, according to GI.biz, include titles like Helldivers 2, EA Sports FC 24, and Dragon’s Dogma 2. The gaming landscape in the UK continues to evolve, with new titles making their mark and established franchises holding their ground.
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