According to KitGuru.net, EA has officially declared Battlefield 6 “the best selling shooter game of the year” on their website. The game achieved the biggest launch in franchise history since its release in late October, selling over 10 million copies. This marks a dramatic comeback after the disappointing Battlefield 2042. The announcement came via an updated description on EA’s main Battlefield 6 page, discovered by Call of Duty leaker CharlieIntel. Meanwhile, Treyarch’s Black Ops 7 just launched last week to mixed reception on PC. Historically, even weaker Call of Duty titles have ended up taking the annual sales crown.
The Battlefield Resurgence
Here’s the thing: this is exactly the kind of comeback story gaming loves. Battlefield 2042 was such a mess that many wondered if the franchise could recover. Selling 10 million copies and having the biggest launch in series history? That’s not just a recovery – that’s a full-blown resurrection.
And timing played a huge role here. Battlefield 6 launched in October, giving it nearly two months of uncontested runway before Call of Duty’s November arrival. That head start matters when you’re making “best seller of the year” claims. Basically, they capitalized on pent-up demand from disappointed 2042 players who were hungry for a proper Battlefield experience.
The Call of Duty Challenge
Now let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Call of Duty has owned this space for over a decade. Even when the games get mediocre reviews, they tend to outsell everything. But something feels different this year.
Black Ops 7 launching to “middling reception” on PC isn’t nothing. PC gaming has become massive, and if that platform’s community turns sour, it could actually impact sales. The question is: can Battlefield maintain its lead when Call of Duty’s marketing machine really gets rolling?
I think we’re seeing a shift in what gamers value. After years of annual releases that felt increasingly similar, maybe players are rewarding a franchise that actually listened to feedback and delivered a solid product. Or maybe this is just a temporary blip. We’ll know by the end of 2025.
Broader Implications
What’s fascinating here is how this reflects on the broader shooter market. For years, it felt like Call of Duty was untouchable. Now we have actual competition again. That’s healthy for everyone – it forces both franchises to innovate rather than coast.
And let’s not forget the streaming and content creation angle. When big streamers and YouTubers like those supporting CharlieIntel start covering one game more heavily, it creates a feedback loop that drives sales. Battlefield 6 seems to have captured that momentum at exactly the right moment.
So will this last? Honestly, it’s too early to tell. But the fact that we’re even having this conversation shows how dramatically the landscape has shifted. For the first time in years, the shooter crown is genuinely up for grabs.
