007 First Light was the highest-grossing game in May in the US
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella continues to share data on the U.S. gaming market. He published detailed statistics for May, which include information on revenue and top blockbusters.
007 First Light
- According to Circana's estimates, in May, U.S. residents spent $4.18 billion on video games, hardware, and accessories. Compared to May 2025, their spending increased by 3%.
- Traditionally, the overwhelming portion of this amount was spent on video games — $3.76 billion, which is a 1% increase year-over-year.
- The sales chart for games was half-filled with new releases. Specifically, new games occupied the top four spots: 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Subnautica 2. Further down, in eighth place, was Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
- Sales of gaming hardware in May increased by 38% to $249 million. The bestselling item of the month, in terms of both dollars and units sold, was the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Sales of gaming accessories totaled $168 million, marking an 8% growth.
Top 10 Best-Selling Paid Games in the U.S. in May 2026
1. 007 First Light* (new)
2. Forza Horizon 6^ (new)
3. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight^ (new)
4. Subnautica 2* (new)
5. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream* (↓4)
6. MLB: The Show 26*^ (↓2)
7. Crimson Desert* (↓4)
8. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book* (new)
9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7^ (↑2)
10. Mario Kart World* (-)
^ — Digital sales data obtained directly from publishers.
* — Digital sales data based on Circana's forecast.
*^ — Both publisher data and forecast estimates are included.