For the first time since 2008, when 'Rock Band' was the best-selling game, a video game other than those from the 'Call of Duty' series or made by Rockstar Games has topped the annual sales chart in the United States. 'Hogwarts Legacy' broke the 14-year streak by outselling 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' and becoming the best-selling game of the year. This landmark shift in the gaming industry marks a significant departure from the dominance of 'Call of Duty' and Rockstar titles, which have led the US market in sales consistently since 2009. The 2023 US video game market results are set to be released by Circana, with more details expected at approximately 9 AM ET.
For the first time since 2008, the best selling game of the year wasn't "Call of Duty" or a Rockstar Games title. https://t.co/wcRUIIbqzP
Hogwarts Legacy beating Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 to the top spot is the first time a non-Call of Duty or Rockstar game was best-selling game of the year since 2008’s Rockband. https://t.co/auyYwnlZuJ https://t.co/NHPFJUVvvr
Call of Duty didn’t top the yearly sales charts for one of the first times since 2009 https://t.co/nreInm0UBi https://t.co/fXKdIKWOHg
Hogwarts Legacy Just Broke A 14-Year Games Industry Streak https://t.co/8sIxCa5Mq5 https://t.co/4edzwjvAIa
2023 marked the first time in 15 years that a Call of Duty or Rockstar game didn’t top the annual sales chart in the United States. https://t.co/CVanXdZ0nQ https://t.co/FpIQdTWc3a
Rock Band was the best-selling game of 2008 in the US. It's the last time (through 2022) that a game not named Call of Duty or made by Rockstar led the US market in sales. 2023 US video game market results from Circana release tomorrow at approx 9AM ET. https://t.co/9NPUHCxobI