The gaming industry experienced an exhilarating month in October 2025, with intense competition among top titles. Reports indicate that Battlefield 6 stood strong, consistently appearing near the pinnacle of both revenue and monthly active users (MAU) lists. This October also saw other major releases like ARC Raiders making significant waves across these charts.
October’s Shooter Dominance
This month was largely dominated by shooters, with eleven of them climbing into the top 20 games by MAU in regions such as the US, UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. Meanwhile, seven shooters made the top 20 revenue list. Battlefield 6, along with its free-to-play battle royale counterpart, Battlefield REDSEC, claimed the top revenue spot, surpassing other heavyweights like EA Sports FC 26 and Fortnite. ARC Raiders debuted impressively at seventh place, overtaking titles like Call of Duty and Counter-Strike, highlighting its successful launch.
Remarkable New Entries
Among new titles, Ghost of Yotei and Pokémon Legends Z-A carved out notable positions in the revenue list, securing fourth and fifth places, respectively. NBA 2K26 followed in sixth, just ahead of ARC Raiders. On the MAU list, Battlefield 6 held a commendable third place, behind Fortnite and Call of Duty. ARC Raiders appeared again in the 18th spot, while Pokémon Legends Z-A surprised many by grabbing the 15th position, despite its focus not being primarily multiplayer.
Future Expectations
As the gaming community awaits more data, the performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 remains a focal point, with mixed reports regarding its success. The evolving landscape suggests a thrilling year-end showdown to determine if Battlefield 6 will indeed overshadow Call of Duty in meaningful ways.
Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC led the revenue list, surpassing other top games, showcasing their dominance in October 2025.