Analysts Report Arc Raiders, Detroit: Become Human as Holiday Bestsellers
The holiday season saw remarkable sales in the gaming industry, with significant contributions from several popular titles. Analysts have reported on the best-selling games, highlighting their impressive performance and market impact.
Arc Raiders Dominates Sales
Arc Raiders emerged as the best-selling game across all platforms during the holiday period. Data from Video Game Insights reveals that Embark Studios’ extraction shooter sold more than four million copies last month. Since its launch on October 30, the game has amassed over 12.4 million units sold, with 1.2 million copies reported just between December 21, 2025, and January 5, 2026, according to Alinea Analytics.
Key Sales Figures for Arc Raiders
- Total copies sold across platforms: 12.4 million
- Copies sold from December 21, 2025, to January 5, 2026: 1.2 million
- Overall Steam sales since launch: 7 million
Detroit: Become Human’s Strong Performance
Detroit: Become Human was the second best-selling game on Steam during the holiday season, with sales reaching 993,000 units. This 2018 title saw unprecedented price reductions during the Steam Winter Sale, dropping from $40 to only $4, resulting in $3.2 million in revenue. This success contributed to its total Steam revenue exceeding $150 million and total sales surpassing seven million copies.
Sales Highlights for Detroit: Become Human
- Sales during the holiday period: 993,000 units
- Revenue generated from sales: $3.2 million
- Total Steam revenue: Over $150 million
- Total copies sold: Over seven million
Additional Notable Releases
December also saw noteworthy performances from other games. Battlefield 6 achieved over 3.5 million unit sales across all platforms for the month. Meanwhile, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added over one million copies, significantly boosted by its recognition at The Game Awards.
Sandfall Interactive’s debut title has exceeded five million sales globally as of October 8, marking a strong entry into the market.
EA Sports FC 26 Shines on PlayStation and Xbox
EA Sports FC 26 led new player counts on both PlayStation and Xbox from December 21 to January 4. The game attracted 1.7 million new players, with the PS5 constituting 73% of this player base. However, new player numbers were down 17% compared to its predecessor’s launch.
New Player Statistics for EA Sports FC 26
- New players between December 21 and January 4: 1.7 million
- Percentage of players on PS5: 73%
- Top market: Europe at 37%
- Total players in 110 days: 13.8 million
On Xbox, Arc Raiders led with 564,000 new players, while EA Sports FC 26 ranked fifth with 286,000 new players.
This analysis demonstrates a vibrant sales environment during the holiday season, highlighting best-sellers like Arc Raiders and Detroit: Become Human. Each title contributed significantly to the industry’s overall success and engagement.
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