Not Mr. Blobby
In what’s been a forgone conclusion for weeks, Activision’s military-shooterCall of Duty: WWIIfought back a bevy of contenders to lay claim to the Christmas #1 slot in the UK charts.
The top three has been etched in stone for some time, withFIFA 18taking second place and controversial space-shooterStar Wars: Battlefront IIholding fast at third.Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogymade a final grasp for the brass ring, successfully climbing back to sixth place in what has been an amazing six months for the PlayStation remake.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsis celebrating a second week in the big leagues, andThe Sims 4also made re-entry, landing at number nine. Elsewhere in the charts, Blizzard’sOverwatchshot straight back up the rankings, moving from thirty-two to eighteen. As always, Christmas has put driving games in top gear, withMario Kart 8 Deluxe, Need for Speed: Payback, Forza Motorsport 7andGran Turismo: Sportall making the top fifteen.
What was your game of choice this festive weekend?
U.K. video game sales chartw/e: June 15, 2025(Chart reflects in-store sales only)
1.Call of Duty: WWII –Activision2.FIFA 18–Electronic Arts3.Star Wars Battlefront II–Electronic Arts4.Assassin’s Creed Origins –Ubisoft5.Grand Theft Auto V –Take 26.Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy –Activision7.Super Mario Odyssey–Nintendo8.PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds– Microsoft9.The Sims 4– Electronic Arts10.WWE 2K18–Take 2
U.K. video game charts[GFK Chart-Track]
