Assassin’s Creed Shadows Tops Best-Selling Games in the US for March 2025, with Fortnite as the Most-Played Console Game

US Video Game Sales Report for March 2025: Dominance of Assassin’s Creed Shadows

According to Mat Piscatella, executive director at Circana and an expert in the video game industry, the latest sales figures for US video games reveal that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has emerged as the top-selling title for March 2025. This accomplishment aligns with Piscatella’s prior updates regarding the game’s exceptional performance in weekly sales during its initial three weeks since launch.

Notably, Shadows has rapidly climbed the ranks, currently holding the position of the second-best-selling game of the year, just trailing behind Monster Hunter Wilds. Following closely in the sales standings is MLB The Show 25, securing the second spot for March and ranking fourth in overall sales for 2025.

Another title worth mentioning is Split-Fiction from Hazelight, which achieved the number five position for March 2025. This game has just managed to break into the top ten best-sellers of the year, claiming the tenth spot.

Player Engagement Trends: Fortnite Reigns Supreme

When examining player engagement, the findings reveal that Fortnite continues to dominate as the most-played game for March 2025 on consoles, boasting the highest number of monthly active users. Familiar titles such as Marvel Rivals, Minecraft, Roblox, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto V maintained their positions, showing minimal shifts from last month’s rankings.

Hardware Sales Overview: PlayStation 5 Remains Relevant

On the hardware front, the PlayStation 5 has once again taken the lead, despite a noticeable decrease in overall hardware sales of 25% for the month. Specifically, PS5 sales dropped by 26% compared to March 2024. However, the introduction of the new Midnight Black DualSense has propelled it to the top of the accessories sales chart.

Looking Ahead

The robust sales performance of Assassin’s Creed Shadows suggests a promising trajectory for Ubisoft as they aim to sustain this momentum throughout the remainder of the year.

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