Fire Emblem Engage Sales Drop 76% in UK Charts as Dead Space Remake Takes Top Spot

The UK boxed game charts for the week ending January 28, 2023, have been released, offering insight into the latest commercial trends for top franchises.

Nintendo’s tactical RPG Fire Emblem Engage, which launched exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, saw its sales decrease sharply by 76% in its second week, dropping from first to seventh place.

Despite the substantial decline, the game maintains a respectable position on the leaderboard, underscoring its strong debut and continued relevance in a competitive market. At the forefront of this week’s charts is Electronic Arts’ highly anticipated Dead Space remake, which enters directly at number one.

The remake’s success was widely predicted due to fan anticipation and the critical acclaim following its launch.

EA’s consistent performance with remastered properties reinforces the current market trend favoring nostalgia-driven titles. Fire Emblem Engage, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, debuted to widespread acclaim and initial commercial success upon its release for Nintendo Switch on January 20, 2023.

However, as is often observed with franchise-first weeks, sales saw a significant week-on-week fall, sliding 76% according to industry tracking firm GfK.

Chart analyst commentary highlights that such a drop, while notable, is not uncommon for major releases after their opening surge.

In a statement summarized for clarity, market monitors noted that Fire Emblem Engage’s chart position remains noteworthy, considering the overall competition from new and legacy titles. The only other new entry alongside Dead Space in this week’s UK chart is Square Enix’s Forspoken, which launched to mixed critical and player reception, securing a spot in the top five.

Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch mainstays such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch Sports, and Pokémon Violet continue to demonstrate enduring sales momentum, occupying several positions in the top ten. Here are the top ten games in the UK boxed charts for the week: 1.

Dead Space (EA) 2.

FIFA 23 3.

God of War Ragnarok 4.

Forspoken (Square Enix) 5.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) 6.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II 7.

Fire Emblem Engage (Nintendo) 8.

Minecraft 9.

Nintendo Switch Sports (Nintendo) 10.

Pokémon Violet (Nintendo) The data, compiled by GfK and reported by GamesIndustry.biz, reflects the robust and dynamic competition in the Nintendo Switch and broader gaming marketplace.

Staying in the top ten post-launch is often seen as a key metric of mainstream appeal, positioning Fire Emblem Engage as a continued player in ongoing UK retail performance.

Nintendo fans and the gaming industry alike will be monitoring upcoming weeks to gauge sales longevity for both new releases and evergreen titles alike.

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