007 First Light Ranks as Top-Grossing US Game in May 2026

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella has released market data for the United States gaming industry covering May 2026. U.S. residents spent a combined $4.18 billion on video games, hardware, and accessories during the month. This total represents a 3% increase compared to May 2025. Spending on video games alone reached $3.76 billion, marking a 1% year-over-year increase.

New titles dominated the top of the sales chart for May. Newly released games claimed the first four positions on the list. 007 First Light secured the highest-ranking spot as the top-grossing game of the month. Forza Horizon 6 followed in second place, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight took third, and Subnautica 2 ranked fourth. Another new release, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, appeared further down the chart in eighth place.

Hardware sales experienced significant growth in May, jumping 38% to reach $249 million. The Nintendo Switch 2 emerged as the bestselling hardware item of the month in both total dollars and units sold. Meanwhile, sales of gaming accessories climbed 8% to hit $168 million.