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NBA 2K27 has officially surpassed Resident Evil Requiem to become the best-selling game of 2026 in the United States. While Capcom's survival-horror title held the top position earlier this year, the latest entry in the 2K basketball series claimed the lead following its performance in September.
Although Marvel's Wolverine secured the highest sales for the month of September, NBA 2K27 ranked second during that period. This momentum allowed the sports title to overtake Resident Evil Requiem in year-to-date sales, continuing the franchise's historical trend of ranking among the top five best-selling games annually.
Despite losing the top spot, Resident Evil Requiem remains a significant success for Capcom. The game reached 5 million copies sold within five days of launch, growing to 6 million units in two weeks. It currently stands as the best-selling physical game on PS5 for 2026, with Alinea Analytics estimating 1.3 million physical discs sold.
Market competition remains intense for the remainder of 2026. Analysts anticipate that the upcoming November release of Grand Theft Auto 6 could challenge current rankings, potentially shifting the top position once again before the year concludes.
