MultiVersus Debuted as the Best-Selling Game in the US Last Month
According to the latest NPD sales report, MultiVersus was the top-grossing game in July 2022 despite being free to play. According to the data, dollar sales were driven by the sale of the game’s Founder’s Packs, which allow players to access the character’s tickets, in-game currency, and other cosmetic items.
The success isn’t exactly surprising following MultiVersus’ massive beta launch which saw a peak of over 140,000 concurrent players. Over 10,000 players.
MultiVersus is a free-to-play crossover platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros. and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. It will feature characters from Warner Bros.’ entire slate of IPs, including representatives from DC, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones and more. Season 1 is currently underway with the addition of Rick and Morty’s Morty. DC’s Black Adam and Stripe the Gremlins are also expected to be in the game.
Elsewhere in NPD’s July 2022 report, Switch-exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles 3 debuted as the best-selling game on Nintendo’s hardware that month. Elden Ring followed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Square Enix’s Switch-exclusive remake of the 1990s JRPG, Live A Live, ranked eighth on the Nintendo Switch sales charts, failing to break into the top 20 overall. However, as always, please note that Nintendo eShop sales data is not included in the NPD rankings.
Elden Ring remained the second best-selling game of July. The game continues to be a hit, and as of late he has sold over 16 million copies. Here is the full list of the Best Selling Games of July 2022 and the Best Selling Games of YTD 2022.
Best Selling Games of July 2022
- Multiversus
- elden ring
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- xenoblade 3
- Call of Duty: Vanguard
- MLB: Show 22
- mario kart 8
- Digimon Survive
- Mine Craft
- F1 22
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- overwatch
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus
- nintendo switch sports
- Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War
- far cry 6
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- Monster Hunter: Rise
2022 YTD Best Selling Games
- elden ring
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus
- Horizon II: Forbidden West
- MLB: Show 22
- Call of Duty: Vanguard
- Gran Turismo 7
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- mario kart 8
- Madden NFL 22
- Mine Craft
- nintendo switch sports
- FIFA22
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Monster Hunter: Rise
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War
- mario party superstars
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Spending across the video game industry is down 9% compared to July 2021. Year-to-date spending he reached $30.5 billion, down 10% from last year. The PlayStation 5 led the market in hardware spending last month, while the Nintendo Switch sold the most units.
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Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @Logan J Plant.