The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dominated the charts in Might, claiming the highest spot because the best-selling sport (in response to GSD knowledge). The launch of Tears of the Kingdom marked the largest launch for a Zelda sport in UK historical past, and its lifetime gross sales have already surpassed most earlier installments within the sequence.
The success of Zelda had a big impression on the software program market, with sport gross sales hovering practically 30% in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months, leading to over 2.17 million titles offered. It’s value noting that there have been no main sport releases in Might 2022.
One other noteworthy launch in Might was Hogwarts Legacy, which grew to become accessible on older technology platforms following its extremely profitable launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection S and X in February. Throughout Might, 53% of Hogwarts Legacy gross sales have been on PS4, with 24% on Xbox One, whereas the rest got here from the present technology machines. LEGO 2K Drive, a brand new launch, made its debut on the charts at #19.
The impression of The Legend of Zelda prolonged to the console {hardware} area as nicely. In response to GfK panel knowledge, roughly 96,000 consoles have been offered final month, representing a ten% decline in comparison with Might of the earlier 12 months and a 14% drop from April. Nintendo Swap reclaimed the highest spot because the UK’s #1 console, ending PS5’s four-month reign, regardless of experiencing a 5% dip in gross sales month-on-month. Nevertheless, Swap gross sales noticed a considerable 28% enhance in comparison with Might of the earlier 12 months.
PS5 gross sales skilled a 23% decline month-on-month, marking the primary time this 12 months that gross sales have been decrease in comparison with the identical interval in 2022. Xbox Collection S and X gross sales additionally fell by 10% in Might in comparison with April, and equally declined in comparison with the identical interval in 2022.
By way of equipment and peripherals, 441,268 add-on merchandise have been offered within the UK in Might. This represents a 9% lower in comparison with April and a 5% decline in comparison with Might of the earlier 12 months. The PS5 DualSense controller continues to carry the highest spot because the best-selling accent, however the Nintendo Swap Professional Controller has climbed to #2, boosted by the launch of the most recent Zelda sport.
The Zelda version of the Nintendo Swap Professional Controller made a notable entry into the charts, reaching #20. Moreover, the Zelda-themed Swap Carry Case made its look on the charts at #32.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*
2. Hogwarts Legacy
3. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
4. FIFA 23
5. Grand Theft Auto 5
6. Lifeless Island 2
7. NBA 2K23
8. Far Cry 6
9. Purple Lifeless Redemption 2
10. Tom Clacy’s The Division 2