To the surprise of few, Marvel's PS4 exclusive title Spider-Man has been a behemoth on the sales front, having broken a number of records for Sony. Now, despite launching only on the PlayStation 4, it has taken the title of the second fastest selling game in the UK for 2018 from the multi-platform release, Far Cry 5. It comes second only to FIFA 19, which might actually confuse some.

For some, sports games typically fill a niche, but FIFA 19 is a real powerhouse in the UK. After all, it became the top selling game of the year with just its debut sales. More than that, however, it still takes first place despite the 25% drop it suffered compared to FIFA 18. In other words, only a true blockbuster like Spider-Man could give FIFA 19 a run for its money.

Of course, the web-slinger is not without his accolades. It has not only taken the aforementioned title from Far Cry 5, but also Spider-Man has already outsold the life-to-date sales of Far Cry 5, which first launched in March. The Webhead also beat out Kratos in launch week sales, doubling what the PS4 exclusive God of War had done.

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With these accomplishments, it seems likely that Spider-Man goes down on the books as one of the best-selling PS4 exclusive games of all time, as it continues to rack up the accolades in the UK and across the world. It remains to be seen how the game's DLC plans will bolster or influence these numbers, but many would likely gladly return to the role of the web-slinger.

Despite all the accolades Spider-Man has under its belt, the strangest has to be the Guinness World Record inspired by the game. Per a Comic-Con event, Marvel and Sony gathered over 500 people dressed up as Spider-Man, breaking a previously held record of 400+ people. From big to small, it seems Spider-Man can do it all.

Spider-Man is available now exclusively for the PS4.

Source: GamesIndustry.biz