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

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Dominates US Game Sales in 2024

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 US market. While overall US gaming spending saw a slight 1.1% year-over-year decline, attributed by Circana to reduced hardware demand, spending on add-ons and services actually increased by 2% and 6%, respectively.

EA Sports College Football 25 claimed the title of most popular sports game, launching on consoles in July.

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

Critical acclaim for Black Ops 6 centers on its diverse and engaging missions, preventing gameplay monotony and consistently surprising players. The game's shooting mechanics and innovative movement system—allowing movement and shooting in any direction, even while falling or prone—received significant praise.

The approximately eight-hour campaign length also garnered positive feedback, deemed neither too short nor overly long. Player reviews largely echoed critical opinions, particularly highlighting the positive reception of the zombies mode and the campaign itself.

However, Black Ops 6 wasn't without its detractors. A significant portion of Steam reviews cited technical issues as a major drawback. Reported problems include frequent crashes and unreliable server connections, often hindering progress through the story mode.