The release of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime has led to a significant surge in sales of Fallout games in Europe. GSD data, which monitors game sales across the continent, shows that Fallout 4 has experienced an extraordinary 7,500% rise in sales since the debut of the show. As a result, the 2015 hit has once again secured the top position in the European game charts. This surge in sales demonstrates the impactful connection between media adaptations and consumer engagement.
We are totally sure that Bethesda probably only expected Fallout 76 to get attention, but Fallout 4 getting it is also a big win. As reported by GI, The recent surge in sales can be attributed to major discounts across the Fallout game series on all platforms, likely planned to take advantage of the show’s popularity.
Fallout 4 led the sales, with other games in the series also experiencing significant increases. Fallout 76 secured the 8th spot, followed by Fallout: New Vegas at 9th, and Fallout 3 at 10th. Even older games like the Fallout Classic Collection, Fallout 2, and the original Fallout saw a revived interest too.
| Position | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fallout 4 (Bethesda) |
| 2 | Helldivers 2 (Sony) |
| 3 | EA Sports FC 24 (EA) |
| 4 | Grand Theft Auto 5 (Rockstar) |
| 5 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Activision Blizzard) |
| 6 | Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar) |
| 7 | Hogwarts Legacy (Warner Bros) |
| 8 | Fallout 76 (Bethesda) |
| 9 | Fallout: New Vegas (Bethesda) |
| 10 | Fallout 3 (Bethesda) |
I have to admit, I also got back into Fallout: New Vegas and recently started and beat the game because of the show. I haven’t seen it, but I have seen it around, and it piqued my urge to play again. Fallout 4’s sales were mainly driven by PC sales, making up 69% of the total. It’s important to note that the game is also accessible via Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra subscriptions, but their data is not part of the GSD figures.
The Fallout TV adaptation’s huge success is driving a notable trend. The show has been very well received, delivering a renewed interest in the franchise, with audiences eager to explore the world of Fallout through the games.
It’s important to mention that GSD gathers its data from digital sales on big platforms such as Steam, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo eShop. They also take into account physical sales data in key European markets like the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It’s worth considering the lack of data from Nintendo and other smaller studios when analyzing these sales figures.
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