In June 2024, Elden Ring topped the game sales charts thanks to its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which sold five million copies in its first three days. Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece experienced a remarkable leap from #399 to #3 after its Steam release, following its initial availability on Nintendo Switch via Cloud. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance was the best-selling new game, debuting at fourth place. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD also performed well, ranking eighth. The Elder Scrolls Online jumped from #198 to #18 due to the Gold Road release, while Street Fighter 6 climbed to #20 following promo pricing. The PlayStation 5 led hardware sales in both units and dollars, with Nintendo Switch second in units but Xbox surpassing it in dollar sales. Overall, hardware sales dropped by 37% compared to 2023.

Why did Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece jump from #399 to #3 in sales?n

Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece experienced a significant jump in sales because it became available on Steam in June 2024, after being initially limited to Nintendo Switch via Cloud. This expanded accessibility greatly boosted its popularity.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, has maintained a strong fan base since its release in February 2022. The game's recent expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, significantly reignited interest with a massive surge in sales. Elden Ring is an action role-playing game known for its vast open world, intricate lore, and challenging gameplay, elements that have kept gamers engaged and eager for new content.