Black Ops 6 is the top-selling game of 2024 In the US

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 reigned supreme as the best-selling game in the United States last year, according to Circana analysts, marking the Call of Duty franchise's sixteenth consecutive year at the top of the U.S. market. This dominance comes despite a slight overall dip in U.S. gamer spending in 2024—a 1.1% year-over-year decrease attributed by Circana to reduced hardware demand. Conversely, spending on add-ons and services saw a positive trend, rising by 2% and 6%, respectively.

On the sports front, EA Sports College Football 25 claimed the title of most popular sports game, launching on consoles in July.

Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2 are set to launch their second season on January 28th, promising a ninja-themed adventure and an exciting crossover with the "Terminator" universe.

Critical acclaim has lauded Black Ops 6's diverse missions, preventing gameplay monotony and delivering consistent surprises throughout the campaign. The shooting mechanics and innovative movement system—allowing players to run in any direction and fire while falling or prone—have received high praise. The campaign's approximate eight-hour duration has also been well-received, deemed neither too short nor too long by many reviewers and players. The zombies mode and the campaign itself garnered significant positive feedback.

However, Black Ops 6 hasn't been without its detractors. A significant portion of Steam reviews cite technical issues as a major drawback. Reports of frequent crashes and unreliable server connections, hindering progress through the story mode, are common among these complaints.