What you need to know
- Analytics group Circana provides monthly insight into video game hardware and software sales in the U.S.
- EA Sports College Football 25 was the best-selling game of June 2024, and is already the best-selling game of the year in the U.S, per Circana.
- PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console of the month, while Xbox Series X|S took second place.
As a seasoned researcher with over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, I can confidently say that the release of EA Sports College Football 25 has been a game-changer (pun intended). The revival of college football games has been long anticipated by gamers, and it’s clear that EA has hit a home run with this one.
College football is back.
On Wednesday, Mat Piscatella, executive director and advisor at Circana, disclosed that EA Sports College Football 25 was the top-selling video game in the United States during June 2024. Remarkably, this college football comeback has also been the best-seller of the year in the U.S, an impressive feat considering it’s only available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 systems. In contrast, Elden Ring, the previous month’s top-seller in the U.S, maintained its position at third place for July sales.
The exclusive availability of EA’s College Football 25 on the latest game consoles led to an increase in their sales, as highlighted by Piscatella. This surge in sales of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S helped compensate for a decrease in Nintendo Switch hardware sales. In terms of individual console sales, PlayStation 5 was the top-seller in units and earnings during the month, with Xbox Series X|S following closely behind in both categories. This represented the highest monthly sales ever recorded for Xbox Series X|S. The gaming sector as a whole generated $4.8 billion in U.S revenue for the month, marking a 10% rise compared to the same period last year.
Below you’ll discover information about this month’s top-selling video games, but keep in mind that certain game studios and publishers, such as Nintendo, may only provide partial data.
July 2024 Circana: Here are the top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
1. EA Sports College Football 25
2. EA Sports MVP Bundle
3. Elden Ring
4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
5. Minecraft
6. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition*
7. Hogwarts Legacy
8. MLB The Show 24**
9. EA Sports FC 24
10. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
11. Mortal Kombat 1
12. Mario Kart 8*
13. Helldivers 2
14. Tekken 8
15. Luigi’s Mansion 2*
16. Sea of Thieves
17. UFC 5
18. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
19. The Crew Motorfest
20. Ghost of Tsushima
July 2024 Circana: Here are the best-selling games of the year so far
1. EA Sports College Football 25
2. Helldivers 2
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
4. Dragon’s Dogma 2
5. EA Sports MVP Bundle
6. Elden Ring
7. MLB The Show 24**
8. WWE 2K24***
9. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
10. Tekken 8
11. Hogwarts Legacy
12. Madden NFL 24
13. NBA 2K24
14. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
15. EA Sports FC 24
16. Persona 3 Reload
17. Minecraft
18. Grand Theft Auto V***
19. Sea of Thieves
20. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
1. * Indicates there’s no available data regarding digital sales.
Analysis: A much-needed market boost
As a tech enthusiast who’s been eagerly waiting, I can say it feels like a dream come true with the return of college football after a long hiatus since NCAA Football 14 back in 2013. It’s clear that EA has been listening and investing wisely to provide an exceptional gaming experience, and their efforts have truly paid off. The U.S market may still face challenges, but the arrival of college football on current console platforms is undeniably a significant boost. With this exciting addition, I believe many players will be enticed to explore other games within the EA ecosystem as well.
As I peer into the future, my curiosity is piqued by the anticipated outcome of the forthcoming College Football rankings, particularly the Frontloaded College Football 25. Moreover, I’m eagerly awaiting the performance of some highly-anticipated games like Diablo 4 and Starfield, both of which are set to unveil their upcoming expansions.
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