Split Fiction slays Monster Hunter Wilds for top spot in UK sales charts

Split Fiction has bested Capcom's mighty Monster Hunter Wilds as it takes the top spot in the physical UK sales charts. Astonishingly, 89% of those sales are for the PS5, despite it also launching for the Xbox Series X|S. After Monster Hunter Wilds conquered the UK sales charts seven or so days ago, Split Fiction has rianed on its parade as it takes number one in the week ending March 8 (via Push Square). Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unifcation Wars and Two Point Museum debut in fourth and ninth place respectively. The list includes the following: Split Fiction Monster Hunter Wilds The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Minecraft (Switch) PGA Tour 2K25 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Two Point Museum Super Mario Party Jamboree It's no wonder that Split Fiction sales seem to be strong as the developer behind it, Hazelight Studios, also created Game of the Year winner It Takes Two. It's fairly easy for people to get into the co-op experience because if one person buys the game, their friend can play it for free. The game also has a unique concept as it blends fantasy and sci-fi elements into the narrative and gameplay. Image via EA Split Fiction has received critical acclaim across the board due to its inspiring level design and innovative co-op gameplay, with a 90 OpenCritic score. "I wish I could go on about each level and its intricacies since I could easily ramble on numerous incredible moments," said our 9.5/10 review. "This is one of those games that thrives on surprising you at every corner, and hearing my friend’s reactions was just as fulfilling as experiencing my own." There seem to be three certainties we can rely on in the gaming industry. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe selling gangbusters after many years, Minecraft still hitting the Top 10 best sellers list, and the "F the Oscars" guy Josef Fares' developer killing it with each release. The post Split Fiction slays Monster Hunter Wilds for top spot in UK sales charts appeared first on Destructoid.

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Split Fiction slays Monster Hunter Wilds for top spot in UK sales charts

Split Fiction and Monster Hunter Wilds are major releases of 2025 so far

Split Fiction has bested Capcom's mighty Monster Hunter Wilds as it takes the top spot in the physical UK sales charts. Astonishingly, 89% of those sales are for the PS5, despite it also launching for the Xbox Series X|S.

After Monster Hunter Wilds conquered the UK sales charts seven or so days ago, Split Fiction has rianed on its parade as it takes number one in the week ending March 8 (via Push Square). Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unifcation Wars and Two Point Museum debut in fourth and ninth place respectively. The list includes the following:

  1. Split Fiction
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds
  3. The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies
  4. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
  5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  6. Minecraft (Switch)
  7. PGA Tour 2K25
  8. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  9. Two Point Museum
  10. Super Mario Party Jamboree

It's no wonder that Split Fiction sales seem to be strong as the developer behind it, Hazelight Studios, also created Game of the Year winner It Takes Two. It's fairly easy for people to get into the co-op experience because if one person buys the game, their friend can play it for free. The game also has a unique concept as it blends fantasy and sci-fi elements into the narrative and gameplay.

Split Fiction offers fantasy levels with a tree monster and a ridable creature
Image via EA

Split Fiction has received critical acclaim across the board due to its inspiring level design and innovative co-op gameplay, with a 90 OpenCritic score. "I wish I could go on about each level and its intricacies since I could easily ramble on numerous incredible moments," said our 9.5/10 review. "This is one of those games that thrives on surprising you at every corner, and hearing my friend’s reactions was just as fulfilling as experiencing my own."

There seem to be three certainties we can rely on in the gaming industry. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe selling gangbusters after many years, Minecraft still hitting the Top 10 best sellers list, and the "F the Oscars" guy Josef Fares' developer killing it with each release.

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