The Call of Duty series has indeed reached a significant milestone, surpassing 500 million copies sold worldwide. This achievement was announced by Activision Blizzard following the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which has become the biggest release in the franchise's history.
Key points about this milestone:
1. Total sales: The Call of Duty franchise has now sold over 500 million copies globally.
2. Black Ops 6 success:
- Set new records for day one players and Game Pass subscribers
- Biggest Call of Duty game ever in terms of total players and hours played during the opening weekend
- Sales on PlayStation and Steam increased by 60% compared to last year's Modern Warfare III
3. Franchise ranking: Call of Duty is now the second best-selling video game franchise of all time, behind only Nintendo's Mario series.
4. Impact on Microsoft: The recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard has significantly boosted Microsoft's gaming revenue, with a 43% year-on-year increase in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
This milestone underscores the enduring popularity of the Call of Duty franchise and its significant impact on the gaming industry.
