Black Ops 6 is the top-selling game of 2024 In the US

Circana's data reveals Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as the top-selling game in the United States during 2024, extending the Call of Duty franchise's reign at the top of the U.S. market for a remarkable 16 consecutive years. In contrast, EA Sports College Football 25 claimed the title of best-selling sports game following its July console release.

Despite an overall 1.1% year-over-year decline in U.S. gaming spending, Circana attributes this to reduced hardware sales, noting a simultaneous 2% and 6% increase in spending on add-ons and services respectively.

Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2 are set to launch their second season on January 28th, featuring a ninja-themed update and a thrilling crossover with the Terminator universe.

The game's diverse missions, lauded by both players and critics, successfully avoid repetitive gameplay, consistently delivering surprising twists throughout the campaign. The refined shooting mechanics and innovative movement system—allowing movement in any direction and shooting while falling or prone—received particularly high praise.

The approximately eight-hour campaign length also garnered positive feedback, deemed neither too brief nor overly lengthy. This sentiment was largely echoed by players, who especially celebrated the zombies mode and the overall campaign experience. However, some players expressed disappointment, with Steam reviews predominantly citing technical issues as a major drawback.

These negative reviews frequently mention game crashes and inconsistent server connectivity, significantly hindering progression through the story mode.