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Resident Evil Requiem Saw More Almost 50 Percent Physical Sales in Regions Outside the US – Analyst
Analysis of Resident Evil Requiem's sales data reveals significant regional differences in physical versus digital adoption. While the US saw only 22% physical sales, France reported over 55%, Japan 51%, Australia 43%, and the UK 40%. This highlights that the transition to digital sales is not uniform across all markets, despite Capcom's overall digital sales figures and Sony's planned discontinuation of PlayStation disc production in 2028.
With an even bigger caveat than Capcom and Sony, Square Enix reports 90% of its game sales are digital ahead of Final…
Square Enix's latest earnings report indicates that 90.11% of its game sales are digital across North America, Europe, Japan, and Asia. This trend, also observed by Capcom, highlights a strong player preference for digital purchases, influenced by convenience and availability, and raises concerns about Sony's decision to cease disc production for the PlayStation 5.
It doesn't seem like Nintendo plans to drop cartridges anytime soon, as the Switch 2 maker reports 38.5% of its…
Nintendo's latest financial report indicates that 38.5% of its software sales between March 30 and June 30, 2026, were physical, suggesting the company will continue to support physical game cartridges. This contrasts with Sony's stated plans to cease disc production by January 2028. Digital sales, including subscriptions and DLC, accounted for 61.5% of Nintendo's revenue during the same period.
Nintendo (NTDOY) software sales were 61.5% digital in Q1 FY27
Nintendo reported that 61.5% of its software sales in Q1 FY27 were digital, a significant increase from 54.6% in the previous quarter. This trend highlights a growing preference for digital purchases on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The company has not announced any plans to discontinue physical game releases.
Capcom expects 95% of its game sales to be digital in the next year, and it's pretty much already there thanks…
Capcom's latest financial report indicates that digital game sales accounted for over 93% of its revenue in the quarter ending June 2026, with expectations to reach 95.4% by March 2027. While PC sales heavily influence this trend, console digital sales are also significantly higher than physical, leading to discussions about the future of physical media.
Japan: Star Fox sold 41,680 physical copies during its first week
Star Fox for the Nintendo Switch sold 41,680 physical copies in its first week in Japan, reaching the number one sales position. Digital sales figures have not yet been released by Nintendo.
007 First Light Only Behind Resident Evil Requiem for UK's Biggest Physical Launch of 2026
007 First Light has achieved the second biggest physical game launch of the year in the UK, following Resident Evil Requiem. The game sold 1.5 million copies within its first 24 hours, with 86% of physical sales on PlayStation 5. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Resident Evil Requiem also feature in the top three of the latest UK physical sales chart.
Forza Horizon 6 Charts At #2 - Is Xbox Mounting a Recovery?
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a surprising #2 debut on the UK physical sales charts, a rare feat for an Xbox exclusive. The game also set a franchise record for early access engagement, suggesting a potential resurgence for Xbox in the UK market. While not a complete comeback, the strong performance indicates renewed player interest and positive momentum for the brand.
Lego Batman outsells Forza Horizon 6 and Yoshi in UK sales chart
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight has topped the UK physical sales chart, outselling Forza Horizon 6 and Yoshi And The Mysterious Book. While Forza Horizon 6 performed well for an Xbox title, its digital sales likely surpass physical. Nintendo titles like Yoshi typically perform strongly in physical retail, though exact figures were close.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream beats out Resident Evil Requiem for best physical launch of 2026 in France
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has achieved the best physical launch of 2026 in France, surpassing the previous record held by Resident Evil Requiem. While exact sales figures are undisclosed, the game is expected to have sold over 70,000 copies. The article also touches on the varying popularity of physical versus digital sales across different game genres.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is reportedly taking France by storm, beating out Resident Evil; Requiem in launch physical sales
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has reportedly surpassed Resident Evil: Requiem in physical game sales in France. While exact figures are not yet public, journalist Oscar Lemaire indicated that the Nintendo title's launch sales were stronger than Capcom's horror game. The article notes that these figures only account for physical copies and do not reflect digital sales, which are increasingly dominant in the market.
UK: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream physical launch was 36% bigger than Pokemon Pokopia
The physical launch of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream in the UK saw sales 36% higher than Pokemon Pokopia. This strong performance is attributed partly to the game's availability on the Nintendo Switch.
Top 10 best-selling video games in Europe in 2024
The European video game market saw a 1% growth in 2024, with 188.1 million PC and console games sold. Digital sales increased by 15% while physical sales dropped by 22%. EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling game, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Helldivers 2 emerged as the top new IP. Console sales declined across all platforms, with Xbox Series X|S experiencing the largest drop.
