Marvel's Wolverine Tops US September Sales Chart
Circana data shows Sony's Marvel's Wolverine led September 2026 US game sales, with eight new titles entering the chart.
Marvel's Wolverine was the top-selling game in the United States in September 2026, according to Circana data reported by gamesindustry.biz. The title also recorded the highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published game since Helldivers 2.
Eight new games entered the US chart for the month. NBA 2K27 dropped to No. 2, while EA Sports FC 27 ranked third. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and The Blood of Dawnwalker completed the top five.
On the hardware side, PlayStation 5 spending rose 43% year over year and unit sales climbed 22%. Overall hardware spending grew 12% to $362 million. Switch 2 dollar sales fell 12% and Xbox Series X|S dropped 2%. In units, Xbox Series X|S declined 27% and Switch 2 fell 14%.
Total content spending slipped 2% to $4.2 billion. Mobile fell 14%, while console rose 8% and PC gained 27%. Total projected spending across content, hardware and accessories declined 1% to $4.8 billion.
NBA 2K27 overtook Resident Evil Requiem as the best-selling game of 2026 so far. The September chart covers the period from August 30 to October 3, 2026.
Quick answers
What was the best-selling game in the US in September 2026?
Marvel's Wolverine topped Circana's September 2026 US chart, ahead of NBA 2K27 and EA Sports FC 27.
How did PS5 hardware perform in September 2026?
PS5 spending rose 43% year over year and unit sales rose 22%, per Circana.