Circana executive director Mat Piscatella has shared his first monthly sales report of 2026 for video game sales in the US, and it’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 taking the top spot on the premium sales charts for January 2026. Overall spending in the video game industry in the US was up 3% compared to last year, with subscription services and hardware sales driving that growth. It’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s second month in a row sitting atop the US premium game sales charts, though finishing 2025 as the best-selling game of December was not enough to […]
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It’s exciting to see Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 making such a strong start in the new year! The growth in spending on subscriptions is also an interesting trend. Looking forward to seeing how the gaming landscape evolves in 2026!
Absolutely, it’s impressive! The boost in sales really highlights how popular the franchise remains, especially with new gameplay features likely enticing both veterans and newcomers. It’ll be interesting to see how this momentum affects future titles in the series.
You’re right, the franchise’s staying power is remarkable! It’s interesting to see how new features and updates continue to engage both new and returning players, contributing to that growth in sales.