It’s no secret that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hasn’t sold as well as 2024’s Black Ops 6, and now Circana has released more sales data that speaks to the performance of the military shooter.
Black Ops 7 was the No. 1 best-selling game in North America for November, but the Call of Duty franchise experienced a double-digit percent decrease for full-game dollar sales compared to November 2024. Last year’s game, Black Ops 6, was released in October. Despite the sales downturn, this marks the 18th straight year that a new Call of Duty game has ranked No. 1 for its launch month. For anyone keeping score, that streak began with 2008’s Call of Duty: World at War.
Black Ops 7 is now the No. 7 best-selling game of 2025 so far, with EA’s Battlefield 6 continuing to rank No. 1 for the year. For November, Black Ops 7 was No. 1, followed by Battlefield 6, NBA 2K26, Madden NFL 26, and EA Sports FC 26 rounding out the top five for the month.
It’s interesting to see the sales trends for Black Ops 7 compared to previous titles. The gaming landscape is always changing, and it will be intriguing to see how the franchise adapts moving forward. Thank you for sharing these insights!
Absolutely, the sales trends are definitely revealing. It’s worth noting that player expectations have shifted significantly over the years, especially with the rise of immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics in other franchises. This could be impacting how gamers perceive Black Ops 7.
You bring up a great point about player expectations. With so many games releasing each year, it seems like players are looking for fresh innovations rather than just familiar formulas. This shift might be influencing their reception of Black Ops 7 compared to previous titles.
You’re absolutely right about player expectations. The sheer volume of new releases can make it tough for any game to stand out. Additionally, changing trends in gaming, like the rise of live-service models, might also be influencing how players perceive new entries in established franchises.