UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium
Two new video games make a splash in the UK retail charts, but neither can unseat the top contenders.
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📍 How it ended
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted on the UK retail charts with a strong start. However, it was unable to reach the podium, as EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light took the top positions.
Epilogue added 26d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Two new video games have entered the UK retail charts. EA Sports UFC 6 and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales both debuted. Coverage emphasizes the strong debut of The Adventures of Elliot, despite not reaching the top three.
EA Sports FC 26 remains at the top, with 007 First Light in second place. Coverage comes from Games Asylum, VGChartz, Cubed3 and Nintendo Life. Watch for any shifts in the chart positions as the week progresses.
Coverage does not yet specify the platforms on which these games are available.
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Quick answers
Which games debuted in the UK retail charts?
EA Sports UFC 6 and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.
What is the current top game in the UK retail charts?
EA Sports FC 26.
Which outlets are covering this trend?
Games Asylum, VGChartz, Cubed3 and Nintendo Life.
Coverage (6)
- EA Sports UFC 6 and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales enter the UK retail chart Games Asylum · 28d ago
- EA Sports FC 26 Tops the UK Retail Charts, 007 First Light Takes 2nd VGChartz · 28d ago
- UK Chart Analysis: World Cup Fever Sees EA Sports FC 26 Score Top Spot Cubed3 · 28d ago
- UFC 6 and Adventures of Elliot Debut on UK Retail Charts VGChartz · 28d ago
- UK Chart Analysis: 007 Back on Top, Adventures of Elliot Starts Strong Cubed3 · 28d ago
- UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium Nintendo Life · 28d ago
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