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Batman: Arkham Knight is U.K.’s biggest launch of 2015, PS4 version outsells Xbox One

Batman: Arkham Knight has debuted at no.1 on the U.K. All Format Chart becoming the region’s fastest-selling video game of 2015 thus far.

In addition, the Dark Knight’s latest outing has become the franchise’s best week one seller, outpacing the performance of 2011’s Batman: Arkham City. 

In terms of platform sales, the critically acclaimed superhero sequel moved an impressive 67 percent of all copies on PlayStation 4, with Xbox One taking up 33 percent of sales.

The game’s success pushes fellow Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment stablemate, LEGO Jurassic World, down to number two. 

Check out the full Top 20 below and check out the latest Batman: Arkham Knight screenshots here. Stay tuned to PSU for our full review soon.

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1. BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT

2. LEGO JURASSIC WORLD

3. THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE

4. YOSHI’S WOOLLY WORLD

5. THE WITCHER III: WILD HUNT

6. GRAND THEFT AUTO V

7. CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE

8. FIFA 15

9. DESTINY

10. FINAL FANTASY XIV: HEAVENSWARD

11. MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION

12. MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION

13. MOTOGP 15

14. PAYDAY 2: CRIMEWAVE EDITION

15. FARMING SIMULATOR 15

16. DYING LIGHT

17. HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION

18. J-STARS VICTORY VS+

19. SPLATOON

20. PROJECT CARS