The Circana report revealed an unexpected leader in the American gaming market: in May 2026, 007 First Light became the best-selling game in the US, surpassing Forza Horizon 6.
IO Interactive's new James Bond game proved successful – the project took first place in sales, despite five major releases in the same month. Forza Horizon 6 ranked second.
A direct comparison of the games is incorrect: Forza Horizon 6 is available on PC and Xbox Series X/S and has been part of Xbox Game Pass since its release, while 007 First Light was released as a paid game on multiple platforms, which could have affected sales volumes.
In May 2026, the US gaming market showed growth: software spending reached $3.8 billion (+1% year-over-year), and year-to-date growth was 25%. However, the "hardware" segment declined – sales of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S fell.
It is worth noting the drop of Tomodachi Life from first place a month earlier to fifth, as well as the decline of Crimson Desert from third to seventh position.