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, extending the Call of Duty franchise's reign at the top of the US market to an impressive sixteen consecutive years. This success comes despite a slight overall dip in US gaming spending (1.1% year-over-year), a decline Circana attributes to reduced hardware sales, offset by a 2% rise in add-on purchases and a 6% increase in service spending.
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Black Ops 6 and its companion title, Warzone 2, are set to launch their second season on January 28th, promising a ninja-themed adventure and a thrilling crossover with the Terminator universe.
Critical acclaim for Black Ops 6 centers on its diverse and engaging missions, preventing gameplay monotony and consistently surprising players. The game's revamped movement system, allowing for omnidirectional running and shooting while falling or prone, and its refined shooting mechanics received high praise. The approximately eight-hour campaign length also garnered positive feedback, deemed neither too short nor overly extended. Player reviews largely echoed critical sentiment, particularly highlighting the popular zombies mode and the overall campaign experience.
However, Black Ops 6 isn't without its detractors. A significant portion of Steam reviews cite technical issues as a major drawback. Frequent crashes and unreliable server connections are reported to significantly impede progress through the story mode, creating a frustrating experience for some players.
