Yakuza Kiwami 2 makes strong showing
AfterF1 2018andShenmue 1 & 2succeeded in dethroning the long-standing reign ofCrash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogyin last week’s UK Chart listing, things have gone very differently for the two new releases.
Codemasters’F1 2018has managed to hold on to pole position, enjoying its second week at number one. The racing title fended off Konami’sPro Evolution Soccer 2019, which has debuted at number two. While that is an impressive spot, chart tracking site GFK are also reporting thatPESphysical sales were down around 40% on last year’s entry. Yikes.
Sega’sShenmue I & II,however, has suffered a heavy second week drop-off, moving from number two to number 33 in just seven days. Sega can take some comfort not only inShenmue’sstrong launch, but also in remastered sequelYakuza Kiwami 2, which made an impressive debut, landing straight into the Top Five.
Elsewhere in the charts, Capcom’s Switch titleMonster Hunter Generations Ultimatedebuted at number nine, whilstSony’s Firewall: Zero Hourlands at number 11. It’s a bit of an unfortunate start for Rebellion’s great-looking shooterStrange Brigadeat number 16, but a Top 20 debut is not to be sniffed at.Divinity: Original Sin IIbrings up the rear at number 23.
September brings with it a ton of great-looking releases, all of which will be vying for your hard-earned buckeroos. Batten down the hatches, because it’s going to be a pretty hectic battle.
U.K. video game sales chartw/e: July 24, 2025(Chart reflects in-store sales only)
1.F1 2018 –Codemasters2.Pro Evolution Soccer 2019– Konami3.Grand Theft Auto V–Take 24.Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy –Activision5.Yakuza Kiwami 2– Sega6.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe– Nintendo7.PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds –Microsoft8.God of War– Sony Computer Entertainment9.Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate –Capcom10.FIFA 18– Electronic ArtsU.K. video game charts[GFK Chart-Track]
