The video game industry has become the most profitable sector of modern entertainment. This ranking, based on HP's updated 2026 report, reveals the world's most popular and commercially successful games. Zamin.uz presents a list of the best-selling iconic projects.
Tetris: Absolute Leader or Controversial Record Holder?
The mythical Tetris, with nearly 520 million copies sold since 1984, occupies the first position in the ranking. However, experts interpret its leadership in different ways. The game has achieved such a high figure due to its repeated releases on almost all existing platforms for decades. If each version were counted separately, the ranking landscape might change.
Minecraft: The New King of the Digital Age
If considered as a "single product," Minecraft is the best-selling game in history. This virtual world, introduced by Mojang Studios in 2009, has sold 350 million copies to date.
A Billion-Dollar Deal: In 2014, Microsoft acquired this project for $2.5 billion, a decision that fully justified itself.
In the Cinematic World: The movie "A Minecraft Movie," released on the big screen in 2025, grossed $960 million worldwide, further increasing the game's popularity.
Grand Theft Auto: A Money-Making Machine
The interest in the game GTA VI, expected to be released in November 2026, is not unfounded. Its predecessor, GTA V, released in 2013, set a record by generating $1 billion in revenue in just three days. To date, the game's total sales have exceeded 225 million copies.
Other Mega-Hits and Records
Another masterpiece from Rockstar Games, Red Dead Redemption 2, achieved phenomenal results, selling 82 million copies (considering a potential typo of 282 million in the text — editor's note). Although overshadowed by these projects, the following games also boast impressive figures:
Wii Sports: 83 million copies;
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 79 million copies;
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: 60 million copies;
Super Mario Bros.: 58 million copies.
Dear readers, do you think the game GTA VI, expected to be released in 2026, will be able to break the records set by Minecraft or Tetris? Which video game are you a passionate fan of?
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