There's Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026
Circana said the PS5 exclusive beat new releases from EA, Capcom and Nintendo, with a 4.83/5 PlayStation Store rating at launch.
- In September 2026, Marvel's Wolverine secured the top spot in US video game sales, marking a significant launch milestone for Sony-published titles.
- According to Circana, senior director Mat Piscatella reported the title recorded the highest launch-month full-game dollar sales for a Sony-published game since Helldivers II, beating NBA 2K27 and EA Sports FC 27.
- Early PlayStation Store player ratings were overwhelmingly positive, with over 92% awarding five stars at launch, though players mocked 'Scent Trails' as "fart gas," prompting Insomniac to reduce their opacity.
- Hardware sales showed mixed results as PlayStation 5 unit sales increased 22% year-over-year, while Xbox Series X|S dropped 27% and Switch 2 fell 14%.
- The market remains in flux as year-to-date spending trails 2025's pace by 3% at $41.0 billion, while September spending fell 1% to $4.8 billion.
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Marvel’s Wolverine Tops US Sales Despite Launch Controversies
Marvel’s Wolverine was the best-selling video game in the US for September 2026, despite facing multiple controversies around launch. According to sales tracking company Circana, Insomniac Games’ PS5 exclusive beat out new releases from EA, Capcom, and Nintendo to take the top spot. Marvel’s Wolverine Was September’s Best-Selling Game in the US While Marvel’s Wolverine […]
Despite its mixed reception, Marvel's Wolverine was September's top-selling new game in the US, making Sony launch revenues it hasn't seen since Helldivers 2
Marvel's Wolverine may not have had the best critical reception, but that clearly didn't discourage consumers. The action-adventure from Marvel's Spider-Man studio Insomniac has topped US video game sales in September, despite releasing exactly halfway through the month.
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PS5 console sales have also increased significantly.
Marvel's Wolverine Became Best-Selling Game In The US Last Month
Marvel's Wolverine led the US game sales chart for September despite mixed discussions regarding the title on various platforms. Marvel’s Wolverine Became Best-Selling Game In The US Last Month is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
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