As of September 2026, “Marvel’s Wolverine,” developed by Insomniac Games, has secured the top spot as the best-selling game in the United States, as reported by analytics firm Circana. This PlayStation 5 exclusive recorded impressive sales, marking it as the highest-launch month revenue generator for a Sony-published title since “Helldivers II” in early 2024.

Performance Comparison with Other Titles

The game’s success outperformed notable releases such as “Stellar Blade,” “Death Stranding 2,” and several remasters, including “Horizon: Zero Dawn.” “Wolverine” significantly contributed to a 43% year-over-year increase in PlayStation 5 revenue and prompted a resurgence in Sony hardware sales, achieving levels not seen since May 2025.

Global Ranking and Market Trends

On a global scale, “Wolverine” was the second-best-selling PS5 game in September, only behind EA Sports FC 27, despite being available in the market for less than half the month. Notably, eight of the top ten best-sellers for the month were newly launched titles, indicating a vibrant trend in the gaming industry.

Shifting Trends in Hardware Sales

The gaming hardware market reflected some shifts, with total video game hardware unit sales declining by 3% year-on-year; however, PlayStation 5 units saw a 22% growth. In contrast, sales of the Switch 2 and Xbox Series dropped by 14% and 27%, respectively, leading to historically low Xbox console sales.

Year-to-Date Best-Sellers

“NBA 2K27” now holds the title of best-selling game in the U.S. for 2026, surpassing “Resident Evil: Requiem.” Both “NBA 2K27” and “Wolverine” have faced significant backlash online for various reasons, showcasing the challenges even top-selling games can encounter.