2023-07-30 17:01:08
The numbers are falling, The Last of Us Part II is the fourteenth best-selling game in Europe during the first half of 2023.
During the first half of 2023, almost 76,1 millions of console and PC games were sold. This represents a slight increase compared to the same period in 2022. With 11.1 million sales, France finds itself in third place in the european market behind the UK and Germany.
According to data provided by GamesIndustry.bizwe see the rise of dematerialized sales in Europe. Indeed, 47 million games have been sold on digital download stores. This symbolizes an increase of 7%. THE physical sales decreased by 9%, with a total of 29.1 million games sold. That is a decrease of 9%.
In this first half of 2023, digital sales have exceeded the rate of sales of physical games.
Let’s discover the top 5 of the ranking of the first twenty games, in physical and digital version, sold on European territory during the first semester 2023. First, we find Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy. The game, then released on February 10, won the hearts of its audience. Diablo 4 takes second place on the podium, just ahead of Fifa 23.
Fourth place goes to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwhile the fifth is attributed to Grand Theft Auto V. Besides, GTA V is not the only title Rockstar Games to be included in this ranking. For this reason, Red Dead Redemption II is not very far from his sidekick, and is positioned in seventh position.
The Last of Us Part II still holds its place on the European market
The starred firm is not the only one to once again reiterate its success. Yes, Naughty Dog does not escape the classification either, and sees The Last of Us Part II become the fourteenth game to have been sold during the first half of 2023 in Europe. As a reminder, last April, the stock was in fifth position.
The Last of Us Part II is the fourteenth best-selling game in Europe during the first half of 2023.
The second installment of the Dogs post-apo franchise has been available on PS4 since June 19, 2020. Since that day, the hit of the game should not be overlooked. Picking up numerous awards in its path, it is now one of the biggest video game titles and required a colossal budget for its development. According to the latest rumours, it could be that Part II returns to PS5 and PC. Given the important place of games in the video game sphere, and the many clues we have to date, these reissues could turn out to be quite plausible.
The heartfelt and controversial plot of The Last of Us Part II will soon reach new viewers in the saison 2 from the Serie The Last of Us (HBO). Until then, do not hesitate to take up the challenge on console this summer by finding the game for the price of only € 19.99 until August 3.
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