New data from market analyst Circana indicates that June 2026 was a difficult month for the US gaming industry, marked by a 21% year-over-year decline in total industry revenue. The PlayStation 5 was part of this downward trend, recording a 19% year-over-year slump in hardware revenue.
Industry Context and Hardware Performance
The overall market decline was largely expected, as the industry was being compared against the record-breaking launch period of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the previous year. Consequently, Nintendo saw a 79% year-over-year decline in console sales. While Microsoft's Xbox platform managed to double its sales year-over-year, the brand remained in last place across all hardware metrics despite this improvement.
June 2026 Software Sales Leaders
Software performance remained active despite the hardware downturn, with EA Sports UFC 6 taking the top spot in the US sales charts for the month. The indie title Meccha Chameleon, which retails for approximately $6, secured second place with an estimated four million units sold. The remainder of the top five included 007 First Light, Star Fox, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Top 10 US Software Sales (June 2026)
- 1. EA Sports UFC 6
- 2. Meccha Chameleon
- 3. 007 First Light
- 4. Star Fox
- 5. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
- 6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
- 7. Forza Horizon 6
- 8. MLB The Show 26
- 9. Minecraft
- 10. NBA 2K26
Note: Circana data incorporates a mix of point-of-sale actuals and digital sales projections, which may lead to irregularities in the final reporting.