UK’s Death Stranding 2 PS5 Physical Sales Down 66% Compared to Predecessor, But Context Matters

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In contrast to its predecessor, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach saw a 66% decrease in physical sales during its initial release in the UK. However, it’s essential to note that the market landscape has significantly evolved over the last five years.

Previously, we shared that in the year 2024, boxed games only represented a tiny fraction of 4% in total video game expenditure within the UK. These days, it can be challenging to discover new physical games in brick-and-mortar stores; instead, you often need to shop for them online.

It’s worth noting that the sales of Death Stranding 2 in physical format were 33% less compared to last year’s Astro Bot, but journalist Chris Dring points out that the game was an exceptionally strong seller for physical copies due to its release being unusually focused on physical media.

To draw firm conclusions, it’s essential that we gather additional data with numerical values first.

To clarify, it’s worth noting that the Deluxe Edition of the title, featuring early access, was exclusively offered in a digital format and not physically.

A glance at the UK’s PlayStation Store reveals that Kojima Productions’ latest release ranks second on the best-sellers list, trailing only behind EA Sports FC 25. However, we currently have limited information as Sony does not publicly disclose data such as current player numbers and other engaging statistics.

Should you find yourself immersed in the world of gaming, know that our “Death Stranding 2 Guide” is here to maximize your experience within the game.

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2025-06-30 01:36