Microsoft might have secured a major victory against Sony in the contentious Activision deal, but Sony is still asserting its dominance with PlayStation titles in the UK, displaying no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Based on the latest GfK Boxed Top Ten chart for the week concluding on August 5, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga skyrocketed from its previous sixth place position to claim the top spot. The LEGO-themed action-adventure game, one of the games Sony has bundled with the PS5, witnessed a remarkable 116% surge in sales, nudging EA Sports' FIFA 23 to the second spot with an accompanying 11% decline in sales.
Sony's exclusive Norse mythology, God of War Ragnarok, made a remarkable leap, vaulting from thirteenth place all the way up to sixth place, thanks to an impressive 79% increase in sales. Right on its tail is Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which showcased an even more remarkable ascent, catapulting from No. 25 to seventh place after a 113% boost in sales.
The upcoming release of Neil Blomkamp's sports biopic Gran Turismo is evidently casting a spotlight on the franchise. This anticipation has translated into a remarkable 114% rise in sales for Gran Turismo 7, propelling it from a modest No. 21 to the eighth spot on the charts. Meanwhile, the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut made a return to the Top 40, featuring at No. 33, courtesy of a substantial 73% step-up in sales.