FIFA 14 is still going strong in the UK Games Chart, keeping the top spot for the second week running and holding back Grand Theft Auto V to second place. F1 2013 debuts on the chart in third position, while FIFA’s rival, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 drops to tenth. You can see the complete top 10 titles below.
The online component to Grand Theft Auto 5 launches today, and with it comes new details from Rockstar Games. Rockstar have revealed a whole host of new details for the free multiplayer expansion, GTA Online. A free patch is available to enable the GTA Online, and you should be able to directly access the Online world from GTA V’s main menu.
FIFA 14 has made it to the top of the UK Games Chart this week, knocking GTA V down to second place just one week after it’s record-breaking launch. Sales for GTA V are down a massive 86%, helping FIFA 14 take the lead. Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 has been knocked down to fourth place, and The Last of Us has dropped back down to fifth.
The online component to GTA V – known as GTA Online – launches next week, on October 1st, and Rockstar are working hard to make sure they have enough servers up and running to handle the significant number of gamers playing the game. Rockstar has revealed that, in addition to all the open-world activities, there will also be dedicated missions and races to enjoy.
It’s really no surprise that Grand Theft Auto V has debuted on the UK Games Chart at number one, following the game’s record breaking sales last week. The game has knocked down Saints Row IV to fourth place, which previously dominated the chart for the last four weeks. In other changes, The Last of Us has gained a few places in the chart and now the third top selling title in the UK.
Grand Theft Auto V has been a massive success for Rockstar Games, having taken in over $1 billion in global retail sales in its first three days on sale. The game became the UK’s fastest selling game, selling 1.57 million units across all platforms. The game made $800 million on launch day on launch day alone through worldwide sales.
Grand Theft Auto V has become the fastest selling videogame in UK history, it has been revealed, breaking the previous record set by Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops. The chart data shows GTA V sold a massive 1.57 million units across all platforms on it’s first day, compared with Call of Duty: Black Ops’ 1.41 million sales.
With GTA V now available world wide, you’re probably busy exploring the streets of Los Santos or having a go at the many activities available on the Island. If you feel like having a bit more fun, you’ll be happy to know that cheats have made a return in the game, allowing you to instantly spawn various vehicles or items.
Rockstar Games has revealed their own social network, called Lifeinvader, which will tie into the upcoming online part of Grand Theft Auto V, which launches in October. The site ties in with your Rockstar Social Club and gives you a profile for your Grand Theft Auto Online character and allow you to connect with other players.
Rockstar hasn’t clarified if GTA V is coming to next-gen consoles, but with less than a week to go until the official release, Amazon.de has listed the game for the PS4. The listing has since been taken down and now redirects to a 404 page, but the screenshot below confirms the listing and shows the PS4 box art for the game.
