In October, the European gaming market witnessed the sale of 10.21 million PC and console games, marking a slight drop of 2.3% year-on-year. This slight decrease is notable considering the absence of a new Call of Duty release, which typically boosts sales significantly.

Top-Performing Games

EA Sports FC 24 topped the charts as the best-selling game of the month, despite sales being 10% lower than last year’s FIFA 23. Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed Mirage” secured the second position, marginally beating “Spider-Man 2.” Despite the slight sales dip compared to “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla,” “Mirage” performed better than previous titles “Odyssey” and “Origins.”

Spider-Man 2’s Strong Launch

“Spider-Man 2” for PS5 had a robust launch, with sales in the first two weeks up by nearly 30% compared to 2018’s “Spider-Man” and triple that of “Spider-Man: Miles Morales.” When compared to last year’s “God of War Ragnarok,” “Spider-Man 2” sales were 28% lower, but focusing solely on PS5 sales, it outperformed “Ragnarok” by 8%.

Super Mario Bros Wonder’s Impressive Performance

“Super Mario Bros Wonder” secured the fourth position, with launch sales double that of “Super Mario Odyssey” and significantly higher than “Super Mario 3D All-Stars” and “Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.” It has been announced as the fastest-selling Super Mario game in Europe.

Other Notable Entries in the Charts

Other games making it into the top charts for October include “Lords of the Fallen,” “Metal Gear Sold: Master Collection Volume 1,” “EA Sports UFC 5,” “Detective Pikachu Returns,” “Sonic Superstars,” and “Forza Motorsport.”

Varied Best-Sellers Across Countries

EA Sports FC 24 led sales in most markets, with variations in the second best-selling game. In France, it was “Super Mario Bros Wonder,” in Germany, “Assassin’s Creed: Mirage,” and in Italy and Spain, “Spider-Man 2.”

Console Hardware Sales

The PS5 was the No.1 console in Europe, with sales up 143% over October last year. The Nintendo Switch followed, despite a 20% drop in sales. Xbox Series S and X struggled, with sales down 52% year-on-year.

Total Sales and Market Trends

October saw a total of 481,000 consoles sold across the tracked markets. Compared to September, overall market sales were up nearly 16%, with PS5 sales increasing by 11% and Switch sales by 10%. Xbox sales saw a slight decline.

Final Thoughts

October’s sales figures in the European gaming market reveal strong performances by major titles and consoles, with EA Sports FC 24, “Assassin’s Creed Mirage,” and “Spider-Man 2” leading the charge. The PS5’s surge in sales reflects the growing demand for next-gen consoles, while the enduring popularity of franchises like Super Mario and Assassin’s Creed continues to shape the market.

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