💨 Abstract

For the first time, a Battlefield game has outsold Call of Duty in the US. Battlefield 6, released in October 2025, became the best-selling game of the year, while Black Ops 7, launched in November, struggled with poor reception and finished fifth. Factors contributing to this shift include growing dissatisfaction with Call of Duty, strong EA marketing, and Battlefield 6's early release.

Courtesy: Michael Beckwith