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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Sales Plummet

11/22/2025

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Summary

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped the European sales charts for the week ending November 16, 2025.
Its launch sales were 63% below Battlefield 6 and more than 50% below last year's Black Ops 6.
The game is on Game Pass, which may inflate its reported player count.
Anno 117: Pax Romana launched second, with 2.5 times the sales of Anno 1800.

History

Historical Context

The Call of Duty franchise, launched in 2003, initially focused on World War II but evolved with the 2007 release of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, introducing modern combat. By 2010, Call of Duty: Black Ops generated $650 million in sales within five days, solidifying its dominance. However, the recent launch of Black Ops 7 in 2025 saw sales 63% lower than Battlefield 6, indicating shifting consumer preferences.

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Story summary

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped the European sales charts for the week ending November 16, 2025.
Its launch sales were 63% below Battlefield 6 and more than 50% below last year's Black Ops 6.
The game is on Game Pass, which may inflate its reported player count.
Anno 117: Pax Romana launched second, with 2.5 times the sales of Anno 1800.

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