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 sixteenth 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 game add-ons and services saw growth of 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 highly anticipated crossover with the Terminator franchise.

Critical acclaim for Black Ops 6 centers on its diverse and engaging missions, preventing gameplay monotony. The revamped movement system, allowing for omnidirectional running and shooting while falling or prone, received particular praise, as did the refined shooting mechanics. The approximately eight-hour campaign length was also generally well-received, deemed neither too brief nor overly lengthy. Positive player feedback largely mirrored critical opinions, especially regarding the zombies mode and the campaign itself.

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, hindering progress through the story mode.