Launched on February twenty ninth worldwide, Sq. Enix’s Closing Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5 obtained intensive reward from critics. Sadly, bodily gross sales within the UK are down virtually 30 % in comparison with the launch of Closing Fantasy 7 Remake per Gfk information shared by Video games Trade head Christopher Dring on Twitter.
Each titles launched on Fridays, so one thing has to provide. As Dring notes, Remake launched through the peak of lockdowns from COVID. In fact, PS4 consoles – which the primary half launched for – had been extra prevalent, crossing 110 million shipments by Could 2020. Examine this to the PlayStation 5, which lately crossed 54 million consoles shipped.
In fact, we’ll want to attend and see the digital gross sales, which arrive later this week. Digital has turn into much more in style over time, which can present a pleasant bump to Closing Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Keep tuned, and within the meantime, take a look at our overview of the title right here.
When it comes to UK boxed gross sales, Closing Fantasy VII Rebirth’s opening week is down practically 30% over the launch of the earlier sport. The primary sport got here out through the peak of COVID lockdowns (gfk figures). Digital information arrives later within the week.
— Christopher Dring (@Chris_Dring) March 4, 2024
