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 16th consecutive year at the top of the US market. This success comes despite a slight overall dip in US gaming spending (1.1% year-over-year decrease), attributed by Circana to reduced hardware demand. Conversely, spending on add-ons and services saw a positive trend, increasing by 2% and 6% respectively.

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

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

The approximately eight-hour campaign length also garnered positive feedback, deemed neither too brief nor overly lengthy. Player reviews largely echoed critical opinions, particularly praising the zombies mode and the overall campaign experience.

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