The first monthly sales data of 2026 is in and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has officially secured the first place as January’s best-selling game.
According to newly published market data, Black Ops 7 led overall game sales for January 2026, outperforming both recent holiday releases and long-standing chart staples. The result reinforces the franchise’s continued commercial dominance, even outside the traditional Q4 launch window.
January is typically considered a slower month for game sales following the holiday surge. However, Black Ops 7 maintained strong momentum, demonstrating sustained demand months after its initial release. The title topped the charts across combined platform sales, signaling broad performance across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC ecosystems.
January 2026 Top 20 Best-Selling Games
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- NBA 2K26
- Madden NFL 26
- Minecraft
- Battlefield 6
- EA Sports FC 26
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Red Dead Redemption II
- Final Fantasy VII: Remake
- Forza Horizon 5
- Code Vein II
- Ghost of Yotei
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- EA Sports College Football 26
- Helldivers II
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- Split Fiction
- Elden Ring
- Flight Simulator 2024
- Fallout 4
The list highlights a mix of new annual sports entries, legacy blockbusters, and recent sequels continuing to perform well in the market. Notably, several Microsoft-published titles appear throughout the rankings, reflecting the company’s strong portfolio presence in early 2026.
With Black Ops 7 already leading the year’s first monthly chart, attention now turns to whether the title can maintain this pace heading into the spring season.
Will Call of Duty continue its reign in February, or will a new challenger rise in the coming months? Share your thoughts and stay tuned to VGNW for more monthly sales breakdowns and industry analysis. Follow us on X and keep an eye out for what comes next!
