Monster Hunter Wilds has claimed the title of the best-selling game in the United States for February 2025. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it knocks Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 off its throne after a four-month reign at the top.
The new sales figures from Circana show that four out of the top five games are fresh releases. Following Monster Hunter Wilds, we see Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, which takes second place, while Civilization VII and PGA Tour 2K25 secure third and fourth positions, respectively. Rounding out this elite group is NBA 2K25, which slipped from its previous spot at number two.
February 2025 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights from Circana – February 2025 projected U.S. consumer spending on video game hardware, content and accessories declined 6% when compared to YA, to $4.5B. Spending so far this year is 11% lower than 2024 YTD, at $9.0B.
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The fall from grace doesn’t end there for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is now languishing at sixth place on the charts. It’s fascinating to observe how quickly trends can shift in gaming.
This month also saw six new titles breaking into the top ten, a significant increase compared to January when only one game made it into the top twenty. The newcomers include exciting titles like Avowed, landing seventh, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which came in eighth. It’s thrilling to witness such variety among popular new releases!
A few familiar faces have also been dropping down the rankings recently. In addition to Call of Duty and NBA 2K25’s drop-offs, we find that EA Sports College Football 25 has exited the top ten entirely, landing at sixteenth after previously hitting seventh. Meanwhile, one game—Elden Ring
Top 20 Best-Selling Games For February 2025
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- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Civilization VII
- PGA Tour 2K25
- NBA 2K25
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Avowed
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Madden NFL 25
- Minecraft
- EA Sports FC 25
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Red Dead Redemption II
- Hogwarts Legacy
- EA Sports College Football 25
- Helldivers II
- Elden Ring
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Astro Bot
Why does this matter? The ongoing shifts in gaming trends are always worth keeping an eye on! It reflects players’ interests and preferences over time.
