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Call of Duty Franchise Battles Rival Battlefield 6 for Top Spot
14 Nov
Summary
- Call of Duty has sold an estimated 500 million copies since 2003
- Battlefield 6 has drawn attention away from the veteran shooter series
- Long-time Call of Duty fans voice concerns about the series losing touch
As of November 14th, 2025, the iconic Call of Duty franchise, one of the best-known names in video games, finds itself in a fierce battle for the top spot in the military shooter genre. The series, which has reliably appeared at or near the top of annual bestseller charts since its launch in 2003, has sold an estimated 500 million copies over the years.
However, this year, the world's top military shooter might have a fight on its hands. Battlefield 6, the latest installment in the rival gaming franchise from Electronic Arts, has been drawing attention away from its veteran competitor. Long-time Call of Duty fans have also been increasingly vocal about their worries that the series is losing touch with its roots.
Despite the series' continued commercial success, the growing popularity of Battlefield 6 and the concerns raised by loyal Call of Duty players suggest that the franchise may face a significant challenge in maintaining its dominance in the military shooter market in the coming years.
