Gaming News FIFA, Call of Duty, Super Mario Bros… what are the best-selling video games in France in 2023?
The video game market exceeded all expectations in 2023. As usual, the Union of Leisure Software Publishers has listed the best-selling games for all consoles. Despite an unsurprising podium, the rest may surprise you!
In 2023, the video game market achieved a record amount of 6.1 billion dollars. Like every year, the Leisure Software Publishers Union
A feeling of déjà vu
Once again, Electronic Arts’ flagship game, EA Sports FC 24 (formerly FIFA), dominates the rankings with more than 1,477,000 copies sold. However, close behind is “Hogwart Legacy” with 1,147,000 copies sold and “The Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”, which is approaching the one million mark. It’s worth noting that these numbers include both physical and digital sales, with the exception of Nintendo’s data, which only reports physical sales. Additionally, the absence of Baldur’s Gate 3 is surprising. In reality, Larian, the studio behind GOTY 2023, does not disclose its numbers. Furthermore, it is fascinating to see that the Japanese giant manages to maintain the popularity of its titles: Since 2021, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have remained in the top 20, proving the durability of their appeal among players.
PlayStation and Nintendo dominate! Microsoft is failing to establish itself
What is striking is the lack of Xbox exclusive titles in the top 20, which can be explained by the dominance of Game Pass in their strategy. In addition, despite the disappointment of players, Diablo 4 managed to position itself in 15th place, registering only 168,539 sales in France. Finally, the absence of independent games in the top 20 is notable, highlighting the difficulties independent developers face when competing with the big names in the industry. However, titles like Sea of Stars or Dredge are viewed by the community at X, at the top of this ranking.