The video game sales report for January 2024, compiled by Circana, formerly known as NPD, has provided insights into the top-selling games in the US for the month. The report not only highlights the best-selling games for January 2024 but also gives a glimpse of the best-selling titles of the year so far.
Unsurprisingly, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, released in 2023, clinched the top spot as the best-selling game in January 2024. Following closely behind were Tekken 8 at No. 2 and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at No. 3. Despite being released in February, Suicide Squad managed to secure a position in the January 2024 sales report due to Circana’s reporting period extending through February 3.
While Palworld, a notable game in January 2024, did not make it to the sales charts due to Pocketpair’s lack of sharing sales information with Circana, it garnered significant engagement from players. The game ranked as the No. 1 most popular game on Steam in terms of monthly active users and secured the third position on Xbox, trailing only behind Fortnite and Call of Duty HQ.
Another noteworthy release in January was Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which claimed the 13th spot for the month. Considered one of the standout titles of 2024 so far, Prince of Persia offers a compelling gameplay experience for avid gamers looking for something new to delve into.
In the realm of mobile gaming, Monopoly Go dominated consumer spending in January 2024, with other popular titles like Royal Match, Roblox, Candy Crush Saga, and Coin Master following closely. However, hardware spending experienced a 4% decline, amounting to $378 million. While Xbox Series X|S consoles saw growth, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch observed year-over-year declines in sales.
The PS5 emerged as the best-selling console in terms of both units and dollar sales for January 2024, with the Switch and Xbox Series X|S claiming the second position in their respective categories. Notably, spending on accessories witnessed a substantial 45% rise to $246 million, with the PS5 DualSense Edge accessory leading the charts in dollar sales. Additionally, the PlayStation Portal device surged to the fifth spot in spending for January 2024.
Total video game spending in the US during January 2024 spiked by 15% to $5.1 billion. It’s essential to note that the reporting period for January 2024 encompassed five weeks, in contrast to four weeks in January 2023, which could impact the year-over-year comparisons. Noteworthy titles like Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League saw their sales accounted for in February, emphasizing the shifting dynamics of the gaming market.
The video game sales report for January 2024 showcases the dominance of established franchises like Call of Duty alongside the emergence of new engaging titles like Palworld and Prince of Persia. The evolving landscape of mobile gaming, hardware sales, and accessory purchases paints a dynamic picture of consumer preferences and industry trends, setting the stage for further developments in the gaming sector in the months to come.
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