Striking Distance Studios‘ The Callisto Protocol has debuted in sixth place on the physical UK All Format charts, with the PS5 version of the game account for a massive 74% of boxed sales.
It’s a solid debut for a brand new IP, although it’s similarities to Dead Space can’t really be ignored at this point, as some view it as a spiritual success to that franchise. As reported by GI.biz, The Callisto Protocol’s launch sales beat other mid-level releases from 2022 including Saints Row and Gotham Knights.
Things weren’t so positive for Need for Speed Unbound, which only managed 17th place with 78% of sales on the PS5. However, the game’s marketing wasn’t exactly extensive, although it’s still disappointing for such a major franchise, not to mention the fact its sales were down 64% down on 2019’s Need for Speed Heat.
Meanwhile, Marvel’s Midnight Suns entered the charts at 26, although the last-generation versions of the game have yet to be released. There’s more of a PC focus on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, as it’s a strategy game developed by genre experts Firaxis.
Here’s the latest UK Top 10:
- FIFA 23
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- God of War Ragnarok
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Pokemon Violet
- The Callisto Protocol
- Pokemon Scarlet
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Sonic Frontiers
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
[Source – GI.biz]
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