The highly anticipated game Starfield by Bethesda has had an incredibly successful debut on the European market. The title dominated sales charts in both physical and digital versions on the main European markets in the week ending September 10th. Starfield has become the fastest-selling new IP of 2023 in Europe, surpassing titles such as Final Fantasy 16 and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Although exact sales figures have not been disclosed, data suggests that Starfield had the fifth largest debut sales in the first week of release in Europe this year. Only major games like Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor have achieved better results in their first week of sales.
It is worth noting that Starfield’s successful debut represents the biggest European launch of an Xbox exclusive title of this console generation, right after Forza Horizon 5. The game had an additional day of sales as part of its Premium Edition and was also available on the day of release through Xbox Game Pass.
In addition to its commercial success, Starfield has already attracted over six million players, making it the biggest release in Bethesda’s history. The game’s official account shared this impressive achievement, emphasizing the immense interest and enthusiasm surrounding this RPG.
Thanks to its successful debut, Starfield has solidified its position as one of the most successful and sought-after games of this year. As players continue to explore the vast universe of Starfield, it will be interesting to observe the further development of this game’s success in the coming weeks and months.
