European Video Game Sales Rise in July Despite No Major Releases

EA Sports FC 24 and GTA 5 lead the charts while console sales plummet across the region.

2.4 million video games were sold in Europe in July, a 3.4% increase from last year.
EA Sports FC 24 sales surged due to the UEFA European Championships, outperforming FIFA 23.
Older titles like Hitman Absolution saw boosts from promotions, ranking high on the charts.
Despite game sales growth, console sales dropped 46%, with PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series all declining.
EA Sports College Football 25 was the highest charting new release, debuting at number 39 in Europe.