As Black Friday concluded, game sales in the EU showcased interesting dynamics for the week of November 24-30. EA Sports FC 26 dominated in both revenue and units sold, making it the top performer during this period. Meanwhile, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 managed to maintain its lead over Battlefield 6, despite fierce competition.
Top Performers and Black Friday Impact
Both Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 were among the top five for the week, with Black Ops 7 leveraging its recent release momentum and Battlefield 6 benefiting from significant Black Friday discounts. However, the discount wasn’t substantial enough to alter the previous week’s rankings, keeping Black Ops 7 just ahead. Hogwarts Legacy made a notable impact, ranking eighth in sales by revenue but rising to second place in units sold, surpassing both Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. Red Dead Redemption 2 also secured its spot in the top five for units sold.
Sales Insights and Game Rankings
Black Friday proved to be a boon for older game titles, as no new releases appeared in the top ten by revenue or units sold. The most recent game, Black Ops 7, was the only November 2025 release to make the list. The top ten best-selling games by units sold for the week were led by EA Sports FC 26, followed by Hogwarts Legacy, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Battlefield 6, and Red Dead Redemption 2. By revenue, after EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 led the charts, with Pokémon Legends Z-A and NBA 2K26 rounding out the top five.
Console Wars and Future Trends
On the hardware front, the PlayStation 5 emerged as the top-selling console, outpacing the Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to considerable discounts on both the PS5 Pro and base models. This momentum resulted in the PS5 being the only console to improve its sales numbers compared to the previous year. EA Sports FC 26 triumphed in both sales revenue and units, showcasing its dominance in the gaming market during Black Friday.
While familiar titles populate the sales charts, questions arise about the future of gaming distribution. Speculations suggest a shift towards subscription-based models, similar to Netflix, could alter the landscape. This change could impact the presence of Microsoft-owned games like Call of Duty in these traditional sales rankings, potentially opening opportunities for other titles to gain prominence.
As the industry evolves, the impact of subscription services on traditional sales rankings remains a topic of interest and speculation among gaming enthusiasts and experts alike.