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.