The video game market continues to show high demand for remakes and re-releases of classic projects. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, PlayStation owners are increasingly preferring time-tested games over new releases.
In a Bluesky post, Piscatella noted that the PlayStation 5 has effectively become a "Call of Duty console." This statement was prompted by the weekly PlayStation Network charts, where the 2012 re-release of Call of Duty: Black Ops II took first place, surpassing Fortnite, NBA 2K26, and Marvel Rivals.
The analyst admitted that he would like to see more variety at the top of the rankings, but he expected new games to be the leaders, not updated versions of projects more than a decade old. In his opinion, the emerging trend confirms the assumption that many players are happy to return to their favorite classics in a modern rendition.
One of the most striking examples was Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. According to available data, the remake sold 3.5 million copies in just 14 days, exceeding Ubisoft's annual sales plan even before the end of the first month after release. In addition, the project more than doubled Assassin's Creed Shadows' first-day revenue.
Ubisoft's CFO also previously acknowledged that remakes can be more profitable than entirely new games. The reason lies in the use of existing materials, lower development and marketing costs, and a strong nostalgia effect that stimulates sales.
This trend is not limited to one series. There is also high player interest in Halo Campaign Evolved, and Black Ops II continues to top digital charts years after its original release. As a result, updated versions of well-known franchises now occupy a significant portion of the leading positions.