Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Ranks Among 2026's Best-Selling Games in the US

Following a surprise re-release in July 2026, Treyarch's 2012 shooter *Call of Duty: Black Ops 2* remains one of the top 10 best-selling games of the year in the United States. Sales data tracked through October 3 places the game at sixth overall in annual dollar sales, competing directly with major 2026 releases.

Activision brought both *Black Ops* and *Black Ops 2* to modern PlayStation consoles as straightforward ports without major remasters. Despite this, the titles achieved immediate commercial success, with *Black Ops 2* ranking as the top-selling US game by dollar sales in July and securing a strong position on Circana's yearly charts.

Sales Performance and Market Context

According to Circana's tracked physical and full-game digital dollar sales through October 3, *Black Ops 2* sits in sixth place among 2026 titles in the US.

• Top 2026 Competitors Trailed: Titles such as *NBA 2K27*, *Resident Evil Requiem*, *007 First Light*, *MLB The Show 26*, and *Crimson Desert* rank ahead.
• Titles Outperformed: The 2012 shooter sits ahead of several new 2026 games, including *Forza Horizon 6*, *Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream*, *LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight*, and *Pokemon Pokopia*.
• Data Caveats: Circana notes that digital sales figures for *Black Ops 2* are projected rather than directly reported by the publisher.

Franchise Impact and Future Outlook

Industry analysts note that the enduring popularity of *Black Ops 2* comes at a time when recent franchise entries have faced mixed commercial and critical receptions. While *Black Ops 7* experienced lower commercial and critical reception, the unexpected success of the older ports provided a significant sales boost during the summer.

The upcoming sales charts may shift following the October 23 launch of *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4*, which was not included in the latest Circana cutoff. Holiday releases, including competition from *GTA 6*, could also influence whether *Black Ops 2* maintains its position in the top 10.

To verify official sales rankings and data methodologies, readers can consult Circana's public reports or official statements released by Activision.