Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is still selling ridiculously well, despite being a 'dead' game everyone seems to hate

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Black Ops 7 continues to perform strongly in U.S. sales charts according to Circana, while Helldivers 2 sees its best performance on Xbox compared to other platforms.

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A lot of people are still buying Black Ops 7, despite the internet discourse. (Image credit: Activision)

Despite ongoing claims that Call of Duty is dead, and while Black Ops 7 may have underperformed, it is still dominating the charts.

According to Circana, which tracks U.S. sales across physical and digital, the latest data shows just how strong Black Ops 7 remains. As well as this, we find out that Helldivers 2 has performed best on Xbox over both PlayStation and PC.

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Breaking down the latest circana sales data

For a 'dead' game, a lot of people sure are buying Black Ops 7. (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)

Now, I have previously been critical of Black Ops 7. Even after playing it myself and not enjoying it, I have to admit I am impressed by how well it is performing, especially given the online discourse and how much Battlefield 6 has been dominating conversation.

Black Ops 7 comes in at number 3 for best-selling games in the U.S. for February 2026 across Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. That said, it is down from the number 1 spot it held in January, overtaken by Resident Evil: Requiem.

February 2026 Top 20 Best-Selling Premium Games - U.S. (Dollar Sales, Physical and Digital from digital data sharing publishers, excludes add-on content)

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Minecraft holds steady in its January position, continuing its consistent performance. One of the surprises, at least to me, however, is Diablo 2: Resurrected, which jumps from 195th all the way up to number 13, likely helped by its latest update and release on Steam.

Looking at Xbox titles, Forza Horizon 5 appears at number 16, with no other Xbox games making the Top 20 across all platforms.

Perhaps more interestingly, Helldivers 2 sold the most on Xbox during February, although sales across platforms were noted to be relatively close.

What do you make of Black Ops 7 and Helldivers 2 performance?

I will say I am quite surprised to see that Black Ops 7 is performing as it is, however, I most surprised to learn that Helldivers 2 performed best on Xbox in the U.S. for the month of February at least.

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Adam Hales
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Adam is a Psychology Master’s graduate passionate about gaming, community building, and digital engagement. A lifelong Xbox fan since 2001, he started with Halo: Combat Evolved and remains an avid achievement hunter. Over the years, he has engaged with several Discord communities, helping them get established and grow. Gaming has always been more than a hobby for Adam—it’s where he’s met many friends, taken on new challenges, and connected with communities that share his passion.

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