Top 6 Best-Selling Games Of 2023

28 november 2023 By: Saba Hassan

While 2023 isn't over, research company, Circana (formerly NPD) provides monthly updates on the best-selling games. Here's the current top 6 games leading the revenue race this year.

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Hogwarts Legacy, 2023's top seller, despite controversy, is expected to be surpassed by Modern Warfare III. It currently holds the crown. Launched in February, the game has expanded to multiple platforms. Revenue: $1 Billion

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- May's launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by Nintendo became a global phenomenon, selling over 19.5 million copies. - Critically acclaimed, its No. 2 rank is noteworthy, especially without disclosed digital sales.

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Madden NFL 24 continues to score big in 2023, securing a spot in the top 6 alongside EA's other sports hits. Despite mixed reviews, its revenue remains robust. Revenue: $7.4 billion

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Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games hit shelves in late October and zoomed to the No. 4 spot, making it one of the best-selling games in 2023. Revenue: $5 million

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Blizzard's Diablo IV launched in June and made a big splash, taking players to great success with good revenue right out of the gate. Revenue: $666 million

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Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, the 2019 reboot sequel by Infinity Ward, continues to perform well, maintaining popularity since its 2022 release. Revenue: $1 billion

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Top 6 Best-Selling Games Of 2023

While 2023 isn't over, research company, Circana (formerly NPD) provides monthly updates on the best-selling games. Here's the current top 6 games leading the revenue race this year.

Hogwarts Legacy, 2023's top seller, despite controversy, is expected to be surpassed by Modern Warfare III. It currently holds the crown. Launched in February, the game has expanded to multiple platforms. Revenue: $1 Billion

1. Hogwarts Legacy

- May's launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by Nintendo became a global phenomenon, selling over 19.5 million copies. - Critically acclaimed, its No. 2 rank is noteworthy, especially without disclosed digital sales.

2. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

Madden NFL 24 continues to score big in 2023, securing a spot in the top 6 alongside EA's other sports hits. Despite mixed reviews, its revenue remains robust. Revenue: $7.4 billion

3. Madden NFL 24

Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games hit shelves in late October and zoomed to the No. 4 spot, making it one of the best-selling games in 2023. Revenue: $5 million

4. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Blizzard's Diablo IV launched in June and made a big splash, taking players to great success with good revenue right out of the gate. Revenue: $666 million

5. Diablo IV

Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, the 2019 reboot sequel by Infinity Ward, continues to perform well, maintaining popularity since its 2022 release. Revenue: $1 billion

6. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)