Black Ops 6 Tops US Sales Charts in 2024

According to Circana analysts, Black Ops 6 emerged as the best-selling game in the United States last year, reinforcing the Call of Duty series' position at the top of the U.S. market leaders list for an impressive 16 consecutive years. In the realm of sports gaming, EA Sports College Football 25, released on consoles in July, captured the title of the most popular sports game in the U.S. Despite a slight downturn in U.S. gamers' spending in 2024, with a 1.1% year-over-year decline attributed to lower hardware demand, there was a positive shift in spending on add-ons and services, which saw increases of 2% and 6%, respectively.

Looking ahead, Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2 are set to launch their second season on January 28, featuring a thrilling ninja-themed event and an exciting crossover with the "Terminator" universe. The game has received widespread acclaim for its diverse missions that keep players engaged and continually surprised throughout the campaign. Both players and critics have lauded the shooting mechanics and the innovative movement system, which allows characters to run in any direction and shoot while falling or lying on their backs.

The campaign, clocking in at around eight hours, has been praised for striking the perfect balance in length, neither feeling too brief nor overly extended. Many gamers echoed the sentiments of reviewers, particularly highlighting the zombies mode and the campaign as standout features. However, not all feedback was positive; some found Black Ops 6 disappointing, with the majority of Steam reviews focusing on technical issues. Reports indicate frequent crashes and unstable server connections, which have hindered progression through the story mode.