March’s top 10 best-selling games 

Starting in March, millions of Americans were forced indoors by the coronavirus pandemic as shelter in place orders took place and social distancing was encouraged.


Unsurprisingly, at the same time, video game hardware and software sales skyrocketed. Millions of people, many with young children, suddenly needed ways to occupy vast quantities of time at home.

According with businessinsider website, as such, Nintendo’s Switch has been outright sold out. The company’s latest major game, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is outright having a moment. And the latest “Call of Duty” is more popular than ever — despite having launched months ago. 

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Though “Animal Crossing” and “Call of Duty” lead the pack, March’s top 10 best-selling games list offers a fascinating look into what games people are playing in quarantine — here’s the full list:

1. “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

Animal Crossing New Horizons Exploring

Release date: March 20, 2020

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch

Notably, this list is compiled by The NPD Group and includes sales data from March 1, 2020 through April 5, 2020. In some cases — like “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” — data for online sales isn’t available. 

2. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare”

Call of Duty Modern Warfare multiplayer

Release date: October 25, 2019

Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

3. “MLB The Show 20”

MLB The Show 20

Release date: March 17, 2020

Platform(s): PlayStation 4

4. “Resident Evil 3”

Resident Evil 3 Cover Blank

Release date: April 3, 2020

Platform(s): Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC

5. “NBA 2K20”

Kyrie Irving NBA 2K20

Release date: September 6, 2019

Platform(s): Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC

6. “DOOM Eternal”

DOOM Eternal

Release date: March 20, 2020

Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Google Stadia

7. “Persona 5: Royal”

Persona 5: Royal

Release date: March 31, 2020

Platform(s): PlayStation 4

8. “Grand Theft Auto V”

Grand Theft Auto 5 (cash)

Release date: September 17, 2013

Platform(s): Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC

9. “Borderlands 3”

Fl4K Borderlands 3

Release date: September 13, 2019

Platform(s): Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, MacOS, and Google Stadia

10. “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

mario kart 8 deluxe

Release date: April 28, 2017

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch


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