Star Wars Outlaws Crushes Black Myth: Wukong Sales in UK Charts

Despite some pre-release criticism, Star Wars Outlaws has been a major success since its August 30th launch, with community backlash toward Ubisoft seemingly having little impact on its popularity among mainstream audiences. Even with just one day on the weekly sales chart, Star Wars Outlaws claimed the number one spot, highlighting both Ubisoft's prowess as a developer and the enduring appeal of the Star Wars brand. Kay Vess, a newly introduced character to the Star Wars universe, is a central figure in the game, which has captivated fans.

However, one notable absence from the video game charts is Black Myth: Wukong. Despite its massive launch, which saw over 2 million concurrent players on Steam and 10 million sales in its first three days, it didn’t chart. This is likely because the physical PS5 release didn’t include a disc, offering only a digital activation code, prompting most players to purchase directly from online stores. Had it included a disc, its absence from the charts would be surprising given its immense popularity.

It will be interesting to see how Star Wars Outlaws fares on the U.S. sales charts when those figures are released in a few weeks. Last month, College Football 25 and its MVP Bundle, which included Madden 25, dominated the charts in the top two positions, with College Football 25 quickly becoming the best-selling game of 2024, dethroning Helldivers 2.

As we approach Autumn, the gaming world braces for the arrival of heavy hitters like Black Ops 6, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.