Overview
- Starfield was the best-selling game in the US and Europe in September 2023, outselling major releases like Mortal Kombat 1 and EA Sports FC 24.
- The science-fiction RPG's strong sales numbers defied expectations about the impact of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions on new game purchases.
- PlayStation 5 remained the top-selling console in both the US and Europe in September, though Xbox Series X/S sales were up in the US.
- Total consumer spending on games increased 10% year-over-year in the US to $4.5 billion, driven by a 13% rise in content sales.
- Starfield saw lower sales in Europe compared to Forza Horizon 5's launch there last year, while EA Sports FC 24 also declined versus FIFA 23.