Xbox left behind, as PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty tops charts
PlayStation-exclusive ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have overtaken GTA 6 as the best-selling games.
📍 The outcome
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports for PS4 and PS5 offered minimal upgrades despite high development costs. The games saw significant attention, with issues around crossplay support clarified by Activision. The titles' release coincided with them surpassing other popular games, including GTA 6, to become best-sellers.
Epilogue added 60d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
Which platforms are the Black Ops 1 and 2 ports available on?
The ports are available on PS4 and PS5.
How do these sales compare to other major titles?
According to GAMINGbible, these shooters have usurped GTA 6 as the best-selling game.
What is the primary criticism of the new ports?
Eurogamer.net reports that the ports are expensive and offer barely any upgrades over the original games.
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- Primary Driver: PlayStation-exclusive ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have overtaken GTA 6 as the best-selling games.
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Ports of the 15-year-old shooters Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PS4 and PS5 have topped the sales charts. According to Windows Central, this trend has left Xbox behind, as the titles are exclusive to PlayStation.
Coverage from GAMINGbible notes that these revivals have usurped GTA 6 as the best-selling game. However, Eurogamer.net highlights criticism regarding the cost of the ports, suggesting they offer few upgrades over the original versions.
Following online confusion, Activision has provided clarifications regarding crossplay support for the titles, as reported by IGN.
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