Unleashing the Ultimate Xbox Sales: Classic Call of Duty Games Reign Supreme!

Several popular Call of Duty games from the Xbox 360 era have surged to the top of Xbox's Top Paid Games list due to random improvements made to their matchmaking servers. Historically, the annual release of new Call of Duty games rendered their predecessors obsolete, as the franchise churned out one title after another. However, despite Activision's recent activity, which includes winning the Xbox v Federal Trade Commission court case regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision for $69 billion and the imminent announcement of the highly rumored Modern Warfare 3 for 2023, they have managed to allocate resources to fix the online matchmaking for many of their beloved Xbox 360 era titles. Thanks to substantial discounts, these Call of Duty games have experienced a surge in player count, propelling them to dominate Xbox's sales charts once again.

In the Xbox store's Top Paid Games section, the current rankings are dominated by four iconic Call of Duty titles from the late 2000s and early 2010s. These games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops, Black Ops 2, Modern Warfare 2 (2009), and Modern Warfare 3, have reclaimed the top four spots on the chart, just as they did during their heyday. At the pinnacle of the rankings sits 2012's Black Ops 2. These beloved classics have proven to be more popular than recent heavy hitters like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, NBA 2K23, and the newly released Diablo 4. Surprisingly, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and World at War also make an appearance in the 8th and 9th positions, surpassing highly anticipated games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and the esteemed 2022 Game of the Year, Elden Ring.

Due to the age of most Call of Duty games, they are now being sold at significant discounts. Speculation suggests that Xbox may have improved the multiplayer matchmaking of these games shortly after their victory over the FTC in acquiring Activision Blizzard. However, this claim has not been confirmed. Many younger gamers who never had the chance to play these outdated Call of Duty titles are now experiencing a surge in interest as they finally have the opportunity to do so.

It is remarkable to witness Xbox 360 games topping the charts in 2023. There is a possibility that Xbox orchestrated the revival of these games' servers in preparation for their inclusion in Game Pass. This move comes as the outlook for Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard improves following the resolution with the FTC. It could also be an indication that Activision is exploring the idea of creating a compilation similar to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, where all the old Call of Duty multiplayer suites are available in one place. Regardless, the resurgence of these classic Call of Duty games is immensely satisfying for fans of the franchise and is considered a victory for the preservation of gaming history.

Source: Xbox Store