 |
| Virtual soccer remains the favorite: EA Sports FC 26 successfully leaves newcomers such as Pragmata behind |
Last month, the German video game market delivered a few surprises. While the usual sports and blockbuster suspects dominated the upper ranks, a brand-new IP from Capcom shot straight into the hearts – and consoles – of players across the country.
According to the latest sales data for April 2026, EA Sports FC 26 comfortably defended its throne as the best-selling video game in Germany. The annual soccer simulation continues to be a staple in German households, but the real story begins right behind it.
Pragmata lands on the moon – and on the podium
In a remarkable second place, Capcom’s ambitious action-adventure Pragmata launched to both critical and commercial success. The game sends players to the moon as an astronaut exploring a deserted research station, accompanied by a mysterious android girl. The atmospheric, hostile sci-fi setting and emotional storytelling have clearly struck a chord with the community, driving immediate strong sales and making Pragmata one of the most successful new IP debuts of the year.
“It’s fresh, it’s weird, and it’s incredibly gripping,” wrote one German player in a popular online forum. “Capcom took a risk, and it paid off.”
Rockstar’s evergreen giants climb back up
The rest of the top 5 saw some familiar faces returning with a vengeance. Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 from Rockstar Games settled into third and fourth place respectively – a testament to their enduring popularity and the strength of ongoing online updates and discounts.
Right behind them, Bethesda’s massive RPG Starfield catapulted back into the ranking, reentering directly in fifth place. The title owes this major boost to its recent release on PlayStation 5, which opened the floodgates for millions of players who had been waiting to explore the Settled Systems on Sony’s hardware.
Nintendo brings the chill – and a quiet hit
Sixth place went to another newcomer, but one of a very different flavour. With Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo delivered an extremely relaxed life sim where Mii characters build social relationships on a virtual island, experiencing small everyday adventures. It’s a gentle, quirky hit that has already found a loyal German fanbase – especially on the Switch.
How the German sales chart works – and why it matters
The analysis is based on mixed data that combines traditional physical game sales at retail with digital downloads from major platforms such as Steam, the PlayStation Network, and the Xbox Store. There is one important caveat, however: sales from Nintendo’s digital eShop are generally not included in this survey. That makes the strong presence of Nintendo games on the list – like Tomodachi Life and later entries – all the more notable.
For full methodology and weekly updates, visit the official source.
The complete top 20 best-selling games in Germany – April 2026
Here’s how the rest of the chart shook out, with some interesting trends:
- EA Sports FC 26 (Electronic Arts)
- Pragmata (Capcom)
- Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games)
- Starfield (Bethesda Softworks)
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo)
- Resident Evil 4 (Capcom) – Still scaring up sales, thanks to the remake’s lasting appeal.
- It Takes Two (Electronic Arts) – The co-op classic refuses to leave the charts.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Activision) – A relatively quiet entry, but still top 10.
- Minecraft (Microsoft) – The eternal block-builder.
- Dead Island 2 (Deep Silver) – Zombie slaying remains popular in Germany.
- Diablo IV (Blizzard) – Boosted by recent seasonal content.
- Hogwarts Legacy (Warner Bros. Games) – Still casting a spell months after release.
- NBA 2K26 (2K) – Basketball sim holding its own in the German market.
- Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom) – Another horror hit from Capcom.
- Split Fiction (Electronic Arts) – The new narrative adventure from the It Takes Two studio.
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Electronic Arts) – A strong showing for EA’s lightsaber sequel.
- Resident Evil 2 (Capcom) – The classic remake keeps selling.
- A Way Out (Electronic Arts) – Josef Fares’ prison-break co-op gem.
- Resident Evil 5 (Ubisoft) – Yes, Ubisoft published the PC version in some regions – it’s back!
What does this tell us?
First, Capcom is on fire. With Pragmata debuting at #2 and no fewer than four Resident Evil titles in the top 20, the Japanese publisher has clearly captured German gamers’ attention. Second, co-op and multiplayer experiences (It Takes Two, Split Fiction, A Way Out) continue to perform exceptionally well – a trend that shows no sign of slowing down.
Finally, the absence of Nintendo eShop data makes the success of Tomodachi Life even more impressive. If digital sales on Switch were fully counted, Nintendo’s title could very well have ranked even higher.
Source: game – The German Games Industry Association.