The US video game market experienced a significant downturn in June, with spending dropping 21% compared to the same period last year. Despite this, EA Sports UFC 6 managed to take the top spot in game sales, followed closely by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light.

This decline in spending can be attributed to the record-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025, which set a high bar for the industry. However, the market is still showing signs of resilience, with the Switch 2 remaining the best-selling hardware in both units sold and dollars for June 2026.

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  • EA Sports UFC 6 leads the pack in game sales for June 2026
  • US video game spending reaches $4.5 billion for the month, with first-half spending finishing 1% behind 2025's pace
  • Nintendo Switch 2 hardware spending drops 79% compared to its launch month last year, but remains the best-selling hardware
  • PlayStation 5 spending falls 19% year-on-year, while Xbox Series spending falls more than double that
  • Content spending falls 12% last month, compared to June 2025, down to $3.9 billion

For more information on the latest gaming trends and market analysis, visit Source: Game Informer