Circana’s latest US sales report reveals the gaming industry’s biggest winners through April 2025. Monster Hunter: Wilds continues dominating the charts, while surprising entries like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered prove that classic games can still capture modern audiences.
Top 10 Best-Selling Games of 2025 So Far
Based on Circana’s monthly sales data, here are the games that defined the first quarter of 2025, ranked by dollar sales from January 5 through May 3, 2025.
| Rank | Game Title | Genre | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monster Hunter: Wilds | Action RPG | Multi-platform |
| 2 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | RPG | Multi-platform |
| 3 | Assassin’s Creed Shadows | Action-Adventure | Multi-platform |
| 4 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | FPS | Multi-platform |
| 5 | MLB The Show 25 | Sports | PlayStation/Xbox |
| 6 | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 | RPG | Multi-platform |
| 7 | WWE 2K25 | Sports | Multi-platform |
| 8 | Split Fiction | Adventure | Multi-platform |
| 9 | NBA 2K25 | Sports | Multi-platform |
| 10 | Civilization VII | Strategy | Multi-platform |
What These Numbers Really Mean
The sales figures represent combined physical and digital purchases, but with important limitations. Nintendo doesn’t share digital sales data, and the rankings focus on dollar sales rather than unit sales. This means premium-priced games have advantages over budget titles.
Key Trends and Surprises
Monster Hunter: Wilds continues proving that action RPGs dominate when done right. The game’s persistent top position shows strong player engagement and word-of-mouth success.
Oblivion Remastered at second place demonstrates the power of nostalgia gaming, while Assassin’s Creed Shadows rounds out the top three with its highly anticipated feudal Japan setting.
Sports Gaming Dominance appears throughout the list with MLB The Show 25, WWE 2K25, and NBA 2K25 all securing top 10 positions, proving annual sports franchises remain reliable revenue drivers.
What’s Missing from the Data
These rankings don’t include Game Pass popularity, DLC sales, or microtransaction revenue. The actual gaming landscape might look different when considering subscription services and ongoing content monetization.
Looking Ahead
With major releases still coming in 2025, expect significant shifts in these rankings. The gaming industry’s focus on live-service content and subscription models continues evolving how we measure success.
Stay updated on the latest gaming industry trends as 2025’s gaming landscape continues developing.
FAQs
Do these sales figures include Nintendo digital sales?
No, Nintendo doesn’t share digital sales data, so their games may be underrepresented.
Are Game Pass and subscription service plays counted in these rankings?
No, the rankings only include direct purchase sales, not subscription service engagement.
