Xbox Leads US Game Sales in April 2025 with Oblivion Remastered and High Player Engagement in Call of Duty

April 2025: A Landmark Month for Xbox Sales and Player Engagement

In April 2025, Xbox made significant strides in the gaming market, as reflected in sales and active player metrics. Leading the charge was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which achieved the status of the best-selling game across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. Additionally, Call of Duty proved to be a favorite among monthly active users on both PlayStation and Xbox.

The month’s insightful sales analysis was provided by Mat Piscatella, the executive director at Circana and a recognized expert in the video game industry. His reports shed light on monthly gaming trends and chart rankings, offering a deeper understanding of consumer behavior.

Xbox Titles Shine in Sales Rankings

Remarkably, five of the top ten best-selling games in April 2025 were from Xbox, emphasizing the platform’s strong position in the market.Oblivion Remastered took the top spot, with Forza Horizon 5 and Minecraft following closely in second and fourth places, respectively. Further down the list, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 also secured their spots in the top ten.

Impressively, Oblivion Remastered has rapidly ascended to become the third-best-selling game of 2025 thus far, surpassed only by Monster Hunter Wilds and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Moreover, in the US market, four out of the top five best-selling titles on PlayStation this month were actually Xbox-optimized games, indicating a cross-platform appeal that is noteworthy.

Active User Engagement and Competitive Edge

In the realm of monthly active user engagement, Microsoft’s Call of Duty dominated both the Xbox and PlayStation platforms. Additionally, Oblivion Remastered claimed the fifth position among the most-played games on Steam, while the top position was occupied by Schedule I.

This clear trend underscores Microsoft’s robust software sales numbers. However, it’s important to note that PlayStation continues to maintain its lead in hardware sales, despite an overall decline in hardware expenditures when compared to the previous year’s performance in April 2024.

As these developments unfold, it is evident that Xbox is carving out a significant niche in the gaming landscape, while the competition remains fierce, particularly in the hardware market. The implications of these trends will be keenly observed as both companies continue to innovate and enhance their offerings.