Battlefield 6 Outsells Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Europe
▼ Summary
– Battlefield 6 had Europe’s biggest launch week, outselling Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EA Sports FC 26 in premium sales.
– Its launch sales were four times larger than Battlefield 5’s, and EA announced it sold seven million units worldwide.
– Call of Duty likely had higher player counts due to Xbox Game Pass inclusion, while EA Sports FC 26 had a staggered launch affecting its sales.
– Little Nightmares 3 debuted at No.4 with solid sales, though slightly lower than Little Nightmares 2’s 2021 launch.
– Several games saw significant sales drops, including Ghost of Yotei (-75%), Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 (-65%), and Digimon Story: Time Stranger (-72%).
The European gaming market witnessed a significant shift as Battlefield 6 dominated launch week sales, outperforming both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EA Sports FC 26. According to comprehensive GSD data tracking combined physical and digital purchases, the new military shooter from Electronic Arts achieved a remarkable debut, selling four times more units than its predecessor, Battlefield 5, based on TGB estimates.
While the sales figures paint a clear picture of commercial success, industry analysts note important context. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, meaning its player count likely far exceeded Battlefield 6’s numbers despite lower direct sales. The comparison focuses specifically on premium purchases rather than overall engagement. Similarly, EA Sports FC 26 experienced a staggered release schedule with its Ultimate Edition arriving before the Standard Edition, contributing to what appears as a softer launch for the football simulation title.
Even with these considerations, Battlefield 6’s performance represents a major victory for EA, with the publisher confirming seven million units sold globally during the initial release period. The shooter’s blockbuster arrival pushed EA Sports FC 26 down to second position, with the football title experiencing a 48% week-over-week sales decline.
Sony’s Ghost of Yotei fell one spot to third place following a substantial 75% drop in sales compared to its debut week. Meanwhile, Little Nightmares 3 entered the charts at number four with what analysts describe as a solid though not spectacular launch. Bandai Namco’s horror title opened with approximately 14% lower sales than Little Nightmares 2 managed back in 2021.
Other notable movements included Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 dropping three positions to sixth place after a 65% sales decrease, while Digimon Story: Time Stranger tumbled from fourth to ninth with a dramatic 72% week-over-week decline.
The European sales charts reflect data from numerous territories including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among others. The figures incorporate physical sales across all retailers and digital sales from most major publishers, though some titles lack complete digital data as indicated in the revenue chart footnotes.
(Source: The Game Business)
