In April 2024, the US video game industry saw varying performances across different sectors. The top-selling game was "Stellar Blade" on PS5, which also became the 16th best-selling game of the year. Notably, "Helldivers II" maintained its position as the year's best-seller. Other top games included "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" and "Sea of Thieves," the latter of which jumped significantly in rankings due to its PlayStation release.
Financially, the industry experienced a 2% increase in game software sales, reaching $3.736 billion. However, hardware sales dropped significantly by 43%, and accessory sales decreased by 4%. Overall, total spending in the video game sector in April 2024 decreased by 3% to $4.096 billion.
Sea of Thieves experienced a significant surge in the sales rankings from March to April 2024. It climbed from being ranked No. 55 in March to No. 4 in April. This notable rise in the rankings can be attributed to its release on PlayStation, which significantly boosted its sales and visibility in the market.
You can find a list of the top 20 best-selling games of 2024 so far in the US on GameSpot's website1. This list includes both physical and digital sales, with some exceptions noted, and provides insight into the current trends and successes in the video game industry as reported by Circana1. This compilation is part of GameSpot's coverage, which includes monthly sales reports and other relevant data points regarding the health and fortunes of the US video game market1.