Diablo IV boosts video games sale in Europe. GTA 5 to FIFA 23, check top 10 best-selling games

Diablo IV or Diablo 4 has been an instant hit with gamers across the world. The European video gaming market also felt the positive impact of the Diablo IV as the last month’s sales in the continent recorded a staggering figure of 15.5 million, as per GSD data. For those unaware, this data covers digital games primarily from major AAA games publishers and physical retain games from major European cities. If we segregate the numbers, then the obtained data shows that more than 5 million were sold physically and around 10.5 million digitally.

Now, the big credit behind the uptick in sales goes to Diablo IV. The hype surrounding the game seems to have paid off, after a 20 per cent hike was recorded from June previous year.

How did Diablo IV help boost video games sale in Europe?

There are two prime reasons why it helped boost sales. First, it was the best-selling game previous month and secondly, it also got the title of second fastest-selling game of the year, following Hogwarts Legacy. Diablo was sold over 66 per cent on PC, over 21 per cent on PlayStation 5, roughly 9 per cent on Xbox Series X/S and lastly, the remaining 4 per cent on PlayStation 4.

Top 10 best-seller video games in Europe

Moreover, it’s worth noting that despite being over a decade old video game, GTA 5 continues to remain in the list of best-sellers.

FAQs
Q1. What caused the surge in video game sales in Europe in June 2023?
A1. The surge in video game sales in Europe in June 2023 was primarily driven by the release of Diablo IV. The game was the best-selling game of the month in Europe, and it also helped to boost sales of other games in the genre.

Q2. What platform was Diablo IV most popular on?
A2. Diablo IV was most popular on PC, with 66 per cent of sales coming from that platform. PlayStation 5 was the second most popular platform, with 21 per cent of sales, followed by Xbox Series X/S with 9 per cent of sales and PlayStation 4 with four per cent of sales.