The PS5 was once again the best-selling console of the month in the US, both in terms of units sold and dollar sales. As per the latest data from Circana (previously NPD), Sony's current-gen console carried its record-breaking momentum into July 2023, with June's trio of heavy hitters — Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, and Final Fantasy 16 — all retaining a place in the software charts top ten.
Perhaps surprisingly, Diablo 4 was knocked off its number one perch by Remnant 2, which feels like one heck of a victory for developer Gunfire Games. Meanwhile, Modern Warfare 2 climbed into third ahead of Modern Warfare 3's upcoming release, and the seemingly evergreen Hogwarts Legacy jumped a spot from fifth to fourth.
Elsewhere, Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales are still kicking around in the top 20, no doubt riding on the hype of their imminent sequel. And in not-so-positive news, Exoprimal seemed to struggle. Capcom's co-op action shooter entered at number 16, but it's worth noting that it was available day one on Game Pass, which probably skews the data a little.
Circana Software Top 20: July 2023
- Remnant 2
- Diablo 4
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Final Fantasy 16
- Pikmin 4*
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*
- Street Fighter 6
- Elden Ring
- MLB: The Show 23^
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Mario Kart 8*
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
- Minecraft
- FIFA 23
- Exoprimal
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Dead Island 2
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
* Digital sales not included
^ Xbox and Nintendo Switch digital sales not included
[source twitter.com]
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FFXVI holding onto 5th position will not be what the haters were hoping for surely.
@ChrisDeku ff16 is probably at 5 million by now. Once it comes to PC next year it will clear 10 million easy.
I think October is going to break records all around. So many great games releasing curious to see who #1 Spiderman 2 and Mario are possible but don't sleep on mortal Kombat 1.
Three COD titles in the top 20. I just won’t ever understand this. I literally have MW2 (charting at no. 3…?) for “free” through PS+, along with 5 other COD games (one of which is BO3 which also charted) and have never bothered to even download and play any of them. I wish I could sell my license to digital games in my library. 😅 People are still buying these old games.
@KaijuKaiser yeah I was shocked too, mk is usually one of the best selling games of the year when ever its released. MK1 will probably be in the top 10 selling games of the year with only being out for 3 months.
People love Mario Kart. Talk about staying power.
I am happier than ever with PlayStation's success because they are not damaging the industry every way they can like Microsoft is.
MK8D will likely be in the charts until the Switch is replaced. And maybe past that if the device is fully BC.
Maybe if that mythical thing known as Mario Kart 9 ever releases, it'll drop, but it'll have been a decade since a new one of these games. Ugh.
Microsoft buying up the gaming industry and still losing badly lol.
Someone at MS in 2019: Yup we can lose a billion so PS isn't the "Disney of vg"
That same someone in 2023: ...
@Texan_Survivor The only funny thing about your comment is you are assuming MS wants to make and lose money with another xbox when they have been pushing as hard as they can for years so gp is everywhere even in your fridge.
Because releases around this summer time are about as rare as actual photos taken on titanic.
Is this your first year playing games
Never played any game on the list, other than MLB 23. Spider-Man ‘1’ on PS4 as well, but certainly not at all this year.
At least there seems to be something for everyone.
Final Fantasy XVI still in the top 5. But I thought the game was a failure. Surely, all of those Xbox trolls weren't lying....
@ChrisDeku Damn right
FF16 is still so far my GOTY so it's nice to see it in the 5th spot
Sony just keep racking up these W's.
Going to get even better when Spiderman 2 comes out and hopefully HellDivers 2 as well.
cool maybe they’ll actually finish making Diablo 4 if enough people buy it /s
GTAV nowhere to be seen, if the Americans can ween themselves off it we here in the UK can follow suite?
@theSpectre yup. Isn't it interesting how in this article the author didn't incorrectly claim that Square Enix were disappointed with its sales?
N.i.c.e. to see spiderman 🕷 and remnant 2 on that list.remnant 2 is on top.for the win.spiderman spiderman gives it a toast.word up son
@naruball Yep, that was based off of one Forbes editorial from someone is decidedly anti-Sony. People who were looking for any negative story about PS5 ran with it and then it disappeared when the story was debunked.
@Nepp67 Mine too. Though, my money is currently on Baldur's Gate 3. Don't forget, we still have Alan Wake II and Spider-Man 2 to go.
Nice list. The next few months are going to be insane for games across all platforms!
2023 is ending up a great year for gamers!
I thought haters said FFXVI had dropped out of all the charts. 🤔
@theSpectre I've genuinely tried to get into the remaster, but it was rough for me to get into it when Alan is just self narrating the entire way so I'm not sure if 2 will be for me. SM2 looks super promising I just hope it genuinely succeeds because I loved the first game.
i have no idea why the ps5 is still successful
Look at FFXVI, being all successful.
@nomither6 because it has games that people want to play. Not rocket science.
@Nepp67 Alan Wake is one of my favorite games of all-time (basically the only reason I kept my 360), but I get that it's not for everyone.
Want to point out this list is worthless, as at bottom it says "* Digital sales not included"! 80% of games sold are now digital downloads. Imagine a top 20 song list and at bottom you see it's only for cassette tapes 🤣lol
@XboxTheBestBox the secret to this list is at the bottom "* Digital sales not included"
@XboxTheBestBox I know you are but what am I. Heha 🙃🤪
@XboxTheBestBox Last comment - This internet exchange has been the nicest between an xbox and Playstation fanboy (me) ever ! ✌️
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