Some of the Best-Selling Games of 2025

Some of the Best-Selling Games of 2025

2025 has been one wild year in gaming. From massive franchise returns to breakout new hits, the charts have shifted more times than a ranked match in Overwatch. Whether you’re into shooters, RPGs, sports sims or indie gems, there’s been something for everyone, and a few surprises along the way. Here’s our take on the standout titles that dominated sales this year.

🎮 Battlefield 6

Let’s start with the big one. Battlefield 6 stormed onto the scene in October and didn’t just do well, it absolutely crushed it. This was the best-selling game of 2025 in the US, topping both physical and digital sales charts and racking up millions of copies sold in just days. It marked the biggest launch in the series’ history and showed that fans were more than ready to jump back into large-scale, chaotic warfare.

Big-budget shooters still move serious numbers, but even so, Battlefield 6 managed to exceed expectations.

🏀 NBA 2K26

Sports games don’t always dominate gaming conversations, but NBA 2K26 has been an absolute monster in 2025. It’s been one of the top sellers across consoles, especially on PlayStation, thanks to refined gameplay, a deep career mode and a loyal player base that shows up every single year.

It might not reinvent the wheel, but it didn’t need to. NBA 2K26 knew its audience and delivered exactly what they wanted.

🐉 Monster Hunter: Wilds

Capcom had a massive year, and Monster Hunter: Wilds was a huge part of that success. The game blew past major sales milestones early on, becoming one of the fastest-selling titles in the publisher’s history.

With its expanded open environments, satisfying combat and endless gear grind, Wilds proved once again that the Monster Hunter formula is still incredibly strong when done right.

⚔️ Assassin’s Creed Shadows

After a few quieter years, Ubisoft came roaring back with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Set in a long-requested historical period, the game quickly became one of the best-selling new releases of 2025.

Strong word of mouth, a compelling setting and improved stealth mechanics helped it stand out in a crowded release calendar. For many fans, this felt like Assassin’s Creed finding its footing again.

🛡️ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Nostalgia hit hard in 2025, and Oblivion Remastered benefited massively from it. The refreshed visuals, quality-of-life improvements and next-gen performance pulled in both returning fans and players who missed the original the first time around.

It’s a reminder that classic RPGs still have serious pulling power when they’re handled with care.

🍌 Donkey Kong Bananza and Nintendo’s Big Year

Nintendo titles continue to sell at an impressive pace, and Donkey Kong Bananza was one of the year’s biggest surprises. The game topped charts in multiple regions and proved that Donkey Kong still has plenty of appeal beyond nostalgia.

Alongside it, familiar Nintendo heavy-hitters like Mario Kart continued to sell steadily throughout the year, keeping Nintendo firmly in the conversation despite limited public digital sales data.

Honourable Mentions

A few other titles deserve a shout-out for their strong performances:

  • Borderlands 4 delivered big numbers thanks to its co-op chaos

  • EA Sports College Football 26 quietly became a major sports hit

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 continued the franchise’s tradition of strong annual sales

  • Annual sports releases like Madden, MLB The Show and NBA kept doing what they do best

What This Says About Gaming in 2025

Looking at the year as a whole, a few things are clear. Established franchises still dominate the sales charts, but remasters and well-timed revivals can absolutely compete. Sports games remain a reliable force, and Nintendo’s catalogue continues to perform regardless of platform transitions.

All in all, 2025 delivered a healthy mix of familiar favourites and standout releases, and the sales numbers reflect a player base that’s more diverse in taste than ever.