Time: 2024-07-18
Just under 80 million PC and console games have been sold across Europe for the first six months of 2024 , GSD data reveals . This marks a unit sales drop of 1.6 % compared to the start of 2023 . The Top Ten best - selling games of 2024 include Helldivers 2 and The Last of Us : Part 2 Remastered , with a notable absence of Palworld data . Despite a weaker release slate in 2024 , the overall sales have been relatively strong.
In the UK market , games revenue was down by 30 % in the first half of the year . In terms of European game sales in June , 11.3 million video games were sold last month , which is a drop of 19 % compared to the previous year . The standout performer in June was EA Sports FC24 , benefiting from the European Championships . Elden Ring and Luigi 's Mansion 2 HD also saw significant sales increases.
The console market in Europe saw a decline in sales , with just over 300,000 games consoles sold in June , marking a drop of 24 % compared to the same period in 2023 . The PS5 showed the most resilience with a year - on - year sales drop of 10 % , while the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S and X experienced larger declines . Accessory sales were also down by 7.3 % in June.
For the first half of 2024 , sales of PS5 are down 16 % year - over - year , while the Nintendo Switch slipped 32 % and the Xbox Series X|S declined by 37 % . Despite the decline in hardware sales , software sales have remained steady , with only two 2024 releases making it to the top ten best - selling games . Palworld , a potentially key seller , was notably excluded from the results.
The best - selling games in Europe for 2024 include EA Sports FC 24 , Helldivers 2 , and Grand Theft Auto 5 . With the industry eagerly anticipating titles like GTA 6 and the new Nintendo Switch , the future of the console market remains uncertain . The position of the PS5 , despite a decline in sales , continues to be strong in the region.
GSD data tracks physical and digital sales across major European markets , with notable absentees including Nintendo and 505 Games . The digital data includes games sold via various platforms , while physical data covers specific European countries . Console hardware sales have seen a decline , with the PS5 maintaining its position as the best - selling console in the region.
With a mix of strong performers and notable declines in sales , the European video game market in 2024 presents a complex landscape for industry analysts and consumers alike . As the year progresses , the performance of key titles and consoles will continue to shape the future trajectory of the gaming industry in the region.
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