Call of Duty Player Engagement: A Look at March 2026 Trends
The gaming landscape continues to evolve, with player engagement shifting across platforms. Recent data from Circana, as of March 18, 2026, provides a snapshot of the most popular titles on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, revealing key trends in the Call of Duty franchise and beyond.
Platform Performance: A Comparative Overview
Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker highlights varying levels of activity across different platforms. While Call of Duty maintains a strong presence on both PlayStation and Xbox, its performance on Steam is notably different, with player numbers distributed across multiple clients like Battle.net and the Xbox application [Steam].
PlayStation Top 10 (Week Ending March 7, 2026)
- NBA 2K26
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- Roblox
- Grand Theft Auto V (Remastered)
- Marvel Rivals
- Rainbow Six: Siege [Tom Clancy’s]
- Madden NFL 26
- ARC Raiders
- Rocket League
Xbox Top 10 (Week Ending March 7, 2026)
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- Roblox
- Grand Theft Auto V (Remastered)
- Minecraft
- NBA 2K26
- Rainbow Six: Siege [Tom Clancy’s]
- ARC Raiders
- Madden NFL 26
- Rocket League
Steam Top 10 (Week Ending March 7, 2026)
- Counter-Strike 2
- Slay the Spire II
- ARC Raiders
- Deadlock
- Resident Evil: Requiem
- Helldivers II
- Marathon (2026)
- Battlefield 6
- Rocket League
- Marvel Rivals
Recent Releases and Rising Titles
Several titles have demonstrated significant momentum. Slay the Spire II debuted strongly on Steam, securing the second position in the weekly rankings. Marathon also maintained a position within the Steam Top 10. PGA Tour 2K25 experienced a substantial increase in popularity on PlayStation following its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus subscription service.
The Call of Duty Franchise in 2026
As of early 2026, the Call of Duty experience encompasses Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Call of Duty: Warzone [Xbox]. Game Pass access to individual Call of Duty titles is dependent on the subscription plan and game availability. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 offers a cinematic single-player campaign, multiplayer, and the return of Round-Based Zombies. Call of Duty: Warzone features Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Black Ops Royale.
PC Gaming and Platform Specifics
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is available on Xbox PC, Battle.net, and Steam [Call of Duty]. The PC version is developed by Beenox in parallel with console versions, focusing on customization options and performance enhancements, including support for AMD FSR 4 technologies.
Players on Xbox and PlayStation have a more consolidated view of game statistics due to the unified interface of their respective platforms, while PC gamers have data spread across Steam, Battle.net, and the Xbox application.