In October, shooter games dominated the video game sector, driven by hybrid strategies and lightning successes. A type of radiography that is ever more profitable and constantly evolving.
Tl;dr
- Shooting games dominate the revenue rankings.
- EA occupies four major places in the top 11.
- ARC Raiders impresses after only two days of sales.
Unrivaled supremacy in shooting games
This month of October was distinguished by the indisputable domination of shooting games on the video game marketaccording to the firm’s analysis Newzoo. Of the twenty most profitable titles, nine are of this genre, revealing an undeniable appetite for these high-intensity experiences. Added to this are seasonal updates and the sustainable profitability of online services, which seem to structure the current economy of the sector. Thus, emblematic titles like Call of Duty: MW III/Warzone/BO6, HELLDIVERS 2or even Overwatch 2easily remain at the top of the basket thanks to their ability to adapt and multiplatform play.
Illustrative image. Top 5 video games by revenueADN
The Battlefield 6/REDSEC Hybrid Offensive
It is also difficult to ignore the remarkable breakthrough of Battlefield 6/REDSEC. The approach adopted by EAwhich coupled a premium version at more than $70 with a free-to-play “Redsec” mode enriched with a user-generated content system reminiscent of the famous “Portal” which clearly shook up the codes. Despite launching late in the month, the title rose to the top of the revenue rankings while reaching the third position in number of monthly active users. The strategy, hybrid and ambitious, seems to have met its audience.
The meteoric emergence of ARC Raiders
Barely marketed, already classified: this is what we will remember fromARC Raiders. This cooperative PvE game developed by Embark Studiosmajority owned by South Korean Nexontook seventh place in the sales rankings after just two days. Its orientation towards cooperative mining play contrasts with the usual predominance of PvP and seems to particularly appeal to console enthusiasts. This rapid success illustrates both the growing influence of South Korea and the marked interest in polished collective experiences on console.
EA’s continuing hegemony and the RPG debate
It will have escaped no one’s notice thatEA occupies a preponderant place in the rankings: four of the first eleven positions go to its major franchises such as EA Sports FC 26, Madden NFL 25or even The Sims 4. While this omnipresence underlines its mastery of the product life cycle, it does not erase the growing diversity of the market. Role-playing games have thus experienced varying fortunes:
– Pokemon Legends: ZAfifth in the revenue rankings but received lukewarmly due to its real-time combat orientation,
– While Digimon Story Time Strangerthirteenth, garnered enthusiastic support despite less influence.
Ultimately, this month reflects a significant evolution: strategic creativity now meets increased expectations for quality and user experience.
