UK’s Death Stranding 2 PS5 Physical Sales Down 66% Compared to Predecessor, But Context Matters
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold 66% fewer physical copies than its predecessor in the UK at launch, but the market has dramatically changed over the past five years or so.
Earlier this year, we reported that in 2024 boxed games sales accounted for just 4% of all video game spending in the UK. Itâs actually difficult to find new physical games at retail unless you shop online these days.
One interesting tidbit is that Death Stranding 2âs physical sales were also 33% lower than last yearâs Astro Bot, although journalist Chris Dring reports that game was an abnormally âphysical heavyâ release.
Weâll need to wait for more data with digital numbers included before we can conclude much from this, then.
However, itâs important to add that the titleâs Deluxe Edition, which included early access, was only available digitally as well.
A quick look at the PS Store in the UK shows Kojima Productionsâ latest behind only EA Sports FC 25 in the best-sellers list. Unfortunately, thatâs really the only other reference point we have right now, as Sony doesnât publicly surface concurrent player lists and other interesting data like that.
Remember, if you are playing the game, then our Death Stranding 2 guide can help get you the most out of it.
Did you pick up the game physically or digitally? What are your thoughts on it so far? Let us know in the comments section below.
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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. Heâs an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.
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