European New Games Sales Down 29% in 2024

New game sales in Europe declined by 29% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with some major releases underperforming.
European New Games Sales Down 29% in 2024
New game sales in Europe experienced a significant decline in 2024, dropping by 29% compared to the previous year, according to GSD data revealed by GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring. The drop is partly attributed to the strong lineup of releases in 2023, including titles like Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. 2024 lacked the same level of high-profile releases. Underperforming Titles Dring specifically pointed out that Star Wars Outlaws and Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed. While Call of Duty performed well, it was one of the few traditional blockbuster Christmas releases that did. In the European charts for new releases, Star Wars Outlaws and Dragon Age: The Veilguard ranked #14 and #19, respectively. However, in the overall chart (including games from previous years), they dropped to #45 and #68. Similarly, Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth also experienced a drop in rank in the …

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