EA Sports College Football 25 has taken the gaming world by storm, dethroning Helldivers II as the best-selling game of 2024, according to industry-tracking firm Circana. Not only has it claimed the top spot, but it has also contributed to a surge in overall video game sales for the month of July. In fact, every category of game sales has seen a year-over-year increase in numbers.
Mat Piscatella, Circana’s executive producer for games reports, stated that video game content spending in July was up by 10% compared to the previous year. Console content spending saw a significant 29% growth, while mobile spending increased by 8%. The only category that saw a drop in spending was PC, cloud, and non-console VR content, which decreased by 6%.
Interestingly, July 2024 is the first month this year to show growth in hardware sales, with spending on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S hardware experiencing significant increases. However, spending on the Nintendo Switch dropped by 44%. It’s worth noting that EA Sports College Football 25 is only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, which may explain the surge in hardware sales for these platforms.
In terms of the best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2024, EA Sports College Football 25 took the top two spots, with the EA Sports MVP Bundle coming in at number two. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition also made the list, which is noteworthy as Nintendo does not provide its digital sales data to Circana.
Two games that have seen a resurgence in popularity are The Crew: Motorfest and Tekken 8. Both games climbed the ranks in Circana’s top 20 best-selling games list, thanks to summer sales and new content updates. Motorfest introduced its Season 4 content, while Tekken 8 benefited from multiple summer sales and content updates.
Looking at the best-selling games of 2024 so far, EA Sports College Football 25 and the EA Sports MVP Bundle have made their mark, knocking Helldivers II off the top spot. Elden Ring has maintained a steady position on the list, despite the influx of new titles. It’s clear that the gaming community is embracing these new releases and driving the growth in video game sales.
Overall, the success of EA Sports College Football 25 and the positive impact it has had on the gaming industry is a testament to the continued popularity and growth of the video game market. With exciting new titles and ongoing updates, it’s an exciting time for gamers and industry leaders alike.
