Circana's data reveals Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as the top-selling game in the United States for 2024, marking the Call of Duty franchise's sixteenth consecutive year at the top of the U.S. market. EA Sports College Football 25 claimed the best-selling sports title, launching in July. While overall U.S. gaming spending dipped 1.1% year-on-year, Circana notes this is due to decreased hardware demand, with add-on content and service spending rising by 2% and 6% respectively.
Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2's second season launches January 28th, featuring a ninja theme and a crossover with the Terminator franchise.
The game's campaign received positive feedback for its diverse missions, preventing monotony and consistently surprising players. The shooting mechanics and innovative movement system—allowing movement in any direction and shooting while falling or prone—were particularly lauded. The approximately eight-hour campaign length was also praised for its balance. The zombies mode also garnered significant player acclaim.
However, Black Ops 6 wasn't universally praised. A significant portion of Steam reviews cite technical issues as a major drawback, with frequent crashes and unstable server connections hindering gameplay and story progression.
