Elden Ring Projected to Break Call of Duty Trend In 2022 Despite Standing on the Cusp of History

One of the much-anticipated and biggest hits of this year, Elden Ring, is high up on the list of best-selling games of 2022. On the other hand, fans are awaiting a promising Call of Duty title release that is expected to make Elden Ring’s rather easy race for the top a bit hard.

With Call of Duty Modern Warfare II in the picture, will the action RPG masterpiece from Bandai Namco remain undefeated in terms of sales? Well, recent data from a reputed market research firm sides over Elden Ring in terms of individual title sales.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is a part of an age-old franchise that millions of fans love. However, it is unlikely for it to catch up with Elden Ring in terms of sales. Moreover, Elden Ring has won millions of hearts over the world and continues to dominate the sales chart since February 2022.

But, what about Call of Duty as a franchise? It has been the best-selling franchise for the past 13 years. Will CoD be able to continue its legacy with Modern Warfare II? NPD has the answer for you!

Will Call of Duty trail behind Elden Ring in 2022 sales?

According to a report from NPD, Elden Ring is expected to finish as the best-selling premium video game of 2022. If Elden Ring manages to hold up, this will be only the third time since 2009 that a Call of Duty game hasn’t topped the sales chart.

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On the other hand, Call of Duty has a huge name of its own. The upcoming title in the franchise, Modern Warfare II, is set to release on October 28. In fact, Activision and Infinity Ward have commenced pre-orders for the game. Modern Warfare II will be a modern take on the iconic CoD titles and a sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare I.

According to Activision, Call of Duty Modern Warfare II will represent a new era in the franchise. It will come with new gameplay, weapon handling, an enhanced AI system, and more exciting tweaks. The title will represent the most advanced CoD game ever, with immersive modes and major graphical enhancements.

It’s natural for fans to be hyped about Modern Warfare II owing to its intriguing features. And, this hype will definitely show up in the sales numbers. According to NPD, Call of Duty is expected to continue dominating the sales chart as the best-selling premium franchise.

If the previous prediction is true, then CoD, as a franchise, will dominate the U.S. market for the 14th consecutive year. However, Elden Ring is still expected to lead the individual title sales charts in the U.S. market.

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