Battlefield 6 EU Launch Sales Outperform Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

The launch of Battlefield 6 has proven to be extraordinarily successful, with over 7 million units sold within the first three days of release. This impressive figure marks it as the largest franchise debut in the history of the series, as confirmed by EA. Despite some initial technical difficulties, particularly affecting PC players, the developers at EA and Battlefield Studios have swiftly responded to these challenges, ensuring a smoother experience for gamers.

According to a recent Game Sales Data (GSD) report published by Video Games Europe, Battlefield 6 has outperformed its predecessor, Battlefield V, achieving four times the launch sales and even surpassing the launch metrics of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in the European market. The GSD measures both retail and digital sales across Europe, Africa, and Australia from October 5-12, highlighting Battlefield 6’s dominance in both unit sales and revenue.

It’s worth noting that last year’s installment of Call of Duty was the first to be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, potentially skewing comparisons to previous years where this subscription model did not influence sales. As Xbox continues to integrate premium releases like Call of Duty into its Game Pass offerings, it raises expectations for future franchise launches, including Call of Duty.

The remarkable early success of Battlefield 6 suggests it may redefine current industry standards, especially as it competes head-to-head with the highly popular Call of Duty series. Anticipation grows for the upcoming launch of Black Ops 7, which may draw a segment of Battlefield 6 players who have engaged with this title as a temporary fix until the next Call of Duty game arrives. This dynamic could significantly impact Battlefield 6’s long-term sales performance.

In the latest data from GSD, EA continues to lead, securing both the first and second positions in unit sales and revenue charts with Battlefield 6 at the top, followed closely by EA Sports FC 26. Notable mentions include Ghost of Yotei and Little Nightmares III, which also made strong showings in the sales rankings.

The revenue and unit sales charts reveal different stories toward the bottom. For instance, Red Dead Redemption 2 ranks fifth in units sold, while Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 leads the revenue charts—though it’s essential to note that the absence of digital sales data from Nintendo limits the available metrics for analysis.