Battlefield 6 Outpaces Call of Duty in US Sales

Published on January 23, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Screenshot of the video game Battlefield 6 showing an intense military combat in a futuristic urban environment, with soldiers and high-tech vehicles.

Battlefield 6 Surpasses Call of Duty in Sales in the United States

The analyst Mat Piscatella from Circana confirmed that Battlefield 6 led video game sales in the United States during the year 2025. This title, produced by Battlefield Studios and distributed by Electronic Arts, managed to surpass its historic rival, the Call of Duty series, for the first time. The numbers indicate a notable shift in what American players choose within the first-person military action genre. 🎮

A Decisive Moment for the Franchise

This achievement represents a turning point for the Battlefield saga, which for years lagged behind the absolute dominance of Call of Duty in the North American market. The commercial triumph demonstrates that Electronic Arts' plan and the development team's effort succeeded in capturing a broader audience. This fact has sparked intense debate in the industry about how players are changing and where the sector is headed.

Key Success Factors:
  • Electronic Arts' launch and marketing strategy.
  • The connection established with a massive player base.
  • The work done by Battlefield Studios to polish the game.
A change in the dynamic established for years redefines the competitive landscape for upcoming cycles.

The Constant Battle in Shooters

The military shooters subgenre maintains a fierce and permanent rivalry. For a saga to top the charts depends on several elements, such as when the product is released, how critics receive it, the content added afterward, and how loyal its community is. This reversal in the historical trend alters the scenario for all developers planning future projects.

Elements Defining the Competition:
  • The precise timing to bring the game to market.
  • The reception by specialized press.
  • Continuous support with new updates and modes.

Community Reaction

Online forums are now filled with speculation. Fans discuss what secret feature, weapon, or game mode was the determining factor for this triumph. Meanwhile, some followers of the competition review the published data in disbelief, marking a historic moment in gamer culture. 💥