Battlefield 6 Takes the Crown as This Year’s Top-Selling Game, Surpassing Call of Duty

The battlefield has seen a significant shift. Battlefield 6 emerged as the top-selling game of 2025 in the United States, according to market research insights. This achievement marks a historic moment for the franchise, as it’s the first time a new Battlefield title has claimed the best-selling game of the year, a title usually held by its main rival, Call of Duty.

Launched on October 6, 2025, Battlefield 6 was the first new entry in the series in four years, following the less well-received Battlefield 2042 in 2021 and Battlefield 5 in 2018. Just a few weeks later, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hit the shelves on November 14, 2025. The close release dates and thematic parallels between the two games sparked a mini rivalry in the first-person shooter genre. For the first time in years, Battlefield and Call of Duty faced off directly, and in terms of sales, Battlefield emerged victorious.

However, there are some important factors to keep in mind. The market research firm does not account for sales from popular PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store. Additionally, Battlefield 6 had a six-week head start in the market compared to Black Ops 7, giving it more time to build sales momentum. Black Ops 7 also launched on Game Pass from day one, and according to Xbox, Call of Duty was the most popular series on the service in 2025. This raises the question: why would players pay $70 for Black Ops 7 when they could access it through a subscription they already have?

Despite these considerations, Battlefield’s success is a remarkable turnaround after a series of setbacks. Historically, the best-selling charts have been dominated by Call of Duty, with a few notable exceptions like Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, which topped their respective years, and Hogwarts Legacy, which also claimed the best-selling title in its release year. While Battlefield has always had a loyal fanbase, it has struggled to reach the same sales heights as other major AAA titles. With Battlefield 6’s impressive performance, it’s clear that the franchise is back in the game and stronger than ever. Now, let’s hope the developers don’t revert to an annual release strategy.

Here are the top ten best-selling games of 2025, according to market research data: