The top 20 video games that dominated January 2024 have just been unveiled, showcasing the titles that attracted the most gamers since the beginning of the year. The gaming industry saw significant events in 2023, such as Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the launch of highly anticipated games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Starfield.
Continuing the momentum into 2024, Tekken 8 revamped the iconic fighting series with an engaging storyline and more dynamic gameplay. Palworld made a splash by becoming one of the most-played titles on Steam, despite facing accusations of borrowing heavily from Pokemon. This wave of new releases extended into early February with Persona 3 Reload giving a modern twist to the classic 2006 JRPG.
Circana, formerly NPD, released its sales report for January 2024, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 claiming the top spot, even though it launched in November. Tekken 8 followed closely in second place, with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League ranking third, as the reporting period extended into early February. This also led to Persona 3 Reload taking the fourth spot after releasing on the same day as Suicide Squad.
January 2024 Best-Selling Games List
Despite facing controversies, Hogwarts Legacy maintained a strong position on the January 2024 sales chart, continuing its success from the previous year. The list also includes a blend of 2023 blockbusters and new releases in January 2024, such as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Palworld, despite its significant player base, was not listed by Circana for January 2024 due to the developer, Pocketpair, not disclosing sales data.
It's important to note that the rankings are based on revenue, excluding DLC and microtransactions. Nevertheless, Modern Warfare 3 leads the January 2024 sales, featuring other notable releases in Circana's rankings. With upcoming launches like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and anticipated titles including Princess Peach: Showtime, Star Wars Outlaws, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the rest of 2024 promises to be an exciting year for gamers.