007 First Light Outperforms Forza Horizon 6 to Top US Sales

IO Interactive's spy action game 007 First Light unexpectedly topped the US sales chart for May 2026, surpassing Forza Horizon 6.

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.