Europe 2025 game sales fall 6% as digital share climbs

European video game sales in 2025 reflect a year of notable transition, with overall volume through late July totaling about 71 million units across PC and consoles, down roughly 6% from the same period a year earlier. Digital copies accounted for about 52 million of those sales, while physical copies totaled roughly 19.7 million. Digital sales thus represented about 74% of the total, a share that has edged higher as prices rose and players spent more per title. Against this backdrop, a mix of evergreen franchises and new releases dominated the charts, led by EA Sports FC 25, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and a roster of long-running favorites such as Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. The data underscore how Europe’s game market remains buoyant yet cautious amid broader industry shifts, including a major console ecosystem refresh and ongoing recalibration of production and distribution models.

The top tier of 2025 sales in Europe is led by EA Sports FC 25, a title that has continued to move strong volumes well after its 2024 release. Close behind, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has captured a substantial share of the year’s activity, aided by a newly announced expansion that...