EA Sports FC 25 Retakes Top Spot in French Sales Charts

EA Sports FC 25 returns and dominates the French electronic games market.

Week 2, 2025 sees familiar franchises dominate, with Nintendo titles and Call of Duty battling for position.

The latest French video game sales charts for the second week of 2025, as reported by SELL (Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs), reveal a reshuffling of the top titles, with EA Sports FC 25 (PS5) reclaiming its dominance.

After briefly ceding the No. 1 position, the EA Sports FC 25 juggernaut surged back to first place, underscoring its enduring popularity in a market historically passionate about sports titles.

Super Mario Party Jamboree (NS), which held the top spot in Week 1, dropped to second place. The lively party game’s slight decline may reflect a natural cooling after its strong holiday-season performance, though its continued presence in the upper ranks highlights Nintendo’s evergreen appeal.

Meanwhile, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PS5) climbed one spot to third, suggesting sustained momentum for Activision’s flagship shooter. The game’s rise could be tied to post-holiday discounts, updates, or renewed interest in its multiplayer offerings.

The battle for the top five saw notable movement for two Nintendo Switch classics. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (NS), a perennial chart-topper since its 2017 launch, fell two spots to fourth place. Despite its minor dip, the title’s decade-long relevance remains a testament to Nintendo’s mastery of family-friendly multiplayer experiences.

More surprising was the return of Nintendo Switch Sports (NS) to the top five, jumping into fifth place after re-entering the rankings. The sports compilation title, which initially launched in 2022, may be benefiting from bundled hardware sales, a resurgence in casual gaming, or promotional campaigns targeting New Year fitness resolutions.

Market Trends and Insights

The French charts continue to reflect a split between cutting-edge releases and legacy titles. EA Sports FC 25’s resurgence aligns with the typical European affinity for football, while Call of Duty’s strong showing reaffirms the shooter genre’s global staying power.

Nintendo’s dominance with three titles in the top five—despite the aging Switch hardware—speaks to the platform’s unique position in the market, appealing to both casual gamers and families.

Notably absent from the top five are major new releases, suggesting a post-holiday lull in blockbuster launches. This has allowed established franchises to maintain their foothold, though upcoming 2025 titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows could disrupt the rankings in the coming months.

Looking Ahead

With EA Sports FC 25 back on top, all eyes will be on whether it can maintain its lead against rivals like Call of Duty and Nintendo’s evergreens. Meanwhile, the re-entry of Nintendo Switch Sports into the top five serves as a reminder of the Switch’s enduring cultural footprint—even as speculation grows about its successor.

For now, the French charts paint a picture of a market where nostalgia, sports fandom, and multiplayer mayhem reign supreme. Stay tuned for more updates as the battle for retail dominance unfolds.