After a disappointing launch in Europe, down over 50 percent from last year’s title, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 continues to plummet, albeit slightly. According to GSD’s sales charts for the week ending November 23rd, the first-person shooter dropped to second place in unit sales.
EA Sports FC 26 claimed the top spot again, while Battlefield 6 hopped to third place. While the fall of Black Ops 7 may not seem all that bad in isolation, it’s part of a worrying trend, especially with how middling the reception has been. And let’s not forget that this is the title’s second week on sale.
Black Friday deals also helped titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Ghost of Yōtei reach the top ten revenue earners in eighth and ninth place, respectively. Otherwise, the only new entry this week is Kirby Air Riders, and it failed to chart in unit sales (digital sales weren’t accounted for).
It reached tenth place in revenue, though, so that’s something, but as Chris Dring of The Game Business notes, “it is a considerably smaller brand in Europe.”
It’s interesting to see how game launches can vary in success from year to year. The drop in sales for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is certainly noteworthy, and it’s always intriguing to watch how new titles perform. Hopefully, future releases will bring some exciting changes!
Absolutely, it’s quite revealing how market trends and player expectations can shift so dramatically. The drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 might also reflect the growing competition in the gaming space, with so many new titles vying for attention. It’ll be interesting to see how they adjust their strategy moving forward.
You’re right; it’s fascinating to see how quickly player preferences change. It might be interesting to consider how the game’s marketing and community feedback influenced its performance compared to previous titles.
to consider how competition from other genres, like battle royales or indie games, is influencing these trends. The gaming landscape is constantly evolving, and it’s intriguing to see how franchises adapt or struggle in response.
That’s a great point! The rise of battle royales and innovative indie games certainly shifts player focus, making it tougher for traditional franchises like Call of Duty to maintain their momentum. It will be interesting to see how they adapt to these changing preferences in future titles.