The first half of 2022 has already seen a plethora of high-profile game releases throughout the year. The long-awaitedElden Ringtook the gaming world by stormwhen it finally released at the end of February with Sony launchingHorizon Forbidden Westjust a week earlier. Nintendo has also released new entries in many of its major series withPokemon Legends: Arceusin January andKirby and the Forgotten Landin March. Now, a new report from the NPD Group has revealed 2022’s top sellers so far.
The NPD Group has become one of the gaming industry’s most trusted sources for sales statistics with the market research company regularly posting monthly statistics. Previous monthly rankings have seenexpected games likePokemon Legends: ArceusandElden Ringfrequently topping the charts with games likeLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaalso performing well. Now, the newest report from the NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella gives a look at the first six months of 2022 with a mix of old and new games dominating the charts.
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The report posted Friday by Piscatella showsElden Ringunsurprisingly taking the title of best-selling game throughout the first half of 2022 after leading several months since its release. FollowingElden RingareLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaandPokemon Legends: Arceuswith the Top 5 rounded out byHorizon Forbidden WestandMLB The Show 22.MLB’s high finish is particularly impressive due to the ranking not including digital sales of the baseball game on Xbox or Switch.
Best Selling Games of 2022
Past the Top 5, the remainder of the list serves as a mix of both new games released this year and older games that continue to boast impressive sales.Mario Kart 8andAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsboth sit within the top 20 at 9th and 16th respectively, likely bolstered by their recent DLC releases.Monster Hunter Risealso placed in the Top 20 finishing at 15th with the game both receiving a PC version andits first major expansion inSunbreakthis year. Nintendo led all publishers throughout the first half of 2022 with seven games placing within the ranking.
While 2022’s first half has already seen plenty of major releases, the gaming industry still has plenty in store for players throughout the second half. Nintendo will continue to see several major franchises receive new games through the end of 2022 withSplatoon,Xenoblade Chronicles, andPokemonset to launch new entries. TheSaints Rowreboot is set to launch next month and Fall promises high-profilereleases likeGod of War: RagnarokandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.The rest of 2022’s packed schedule will look to giveElden Ringa run for its money.
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