Fans have been waiting patiently forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakesince the game was first announced at Sony’s E3 2015 press conference. And now that it’s finally available, it seems to be living up to expectations, earning acclaim from fans and critics alike. It seems as though the positive reception forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeis translating into some strong sales for the title as well, with the game standing as the top-selling physical video game release in the UK this past week.
GfK has released the top 10 best selling video games in the UK for the week ending on April 11, and it’s no big surprise thatFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeis at the top. It’s trailed by fellow heavy hittersCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, with the rest of the list comprised mainly of older titles. Amazingly,Grand Theft Auto 5still managed to crack the top ten, despite the game originally releasing all the way back in 2013.
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Another notable game on the list isThe Last of Us: Remastered. Last week,The Last of Us: Remasteredwas ranked 17th in the UK, but it seems its sales recently spiked, allowing it to snag the #10 position. It’s possible thatThe Last of Us 2release date delayplayed a role in this, but that’s just speculation at this time.
Here is the top 10 best-selling games in the UK for the past week:
- FIFA 20
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
1. Final Fantasy 7 Remake
It will be interesting to see how much longevityFinal Fantasy 7 Remakehas when it comes to theUK sales charts, but considering how popular the game is, it will likely remain a fixture on the list for some time to come.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis out now, exclusively for PS4.
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