Sony’s Top PS5 Downloads in 2024 Revealed
Sony recently unveiled its top PS5 downloads of 2024, showcasing a significant presence of live service games on the list. While this shift in focus has sparked some controversy among PlayStation enthusiasts, it appears to shed light on the company’s strategic commitment to the live service model. Furthermore, games industry analyst Mat Piscatella has shared insights on the best-selling games of 2024 across all platforms, further cementing the significance of this trend.
PlayStation Live Service Game Helldivers 2 Takes Third Place
In a recent Bluesky post, Piscatella revealed the 2024 U.S. top 20 games based on dollar sales. This comprehensive list encompasses both physical and full game digital sales from various platforms including Nintendo eShop, PlayStation, Steam, and Xbox from December 30, 2023, to January 4, 2025. The top games for the year are as follows:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- EA Sports College Football 25
- Helldivers 2
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- NBA 2K25
- Madden NFL 25
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- EA Sports FC 25
- Elden Ring
- EA Sports MVP Bundle
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- WWE 2K24
- MLB: The Show 24
- Grand Theft Auto 5
- Minecraft
- Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Tekken 8
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- NBA 2K24
Most avid followers of gaming sales data would recognize the familiar titles that dominate the list year after year. Franchises like Call of Duty, NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto 5, and EA Sports FC (FIFA) consistently rank among the top best-selling games annually. However, the unexpected presence of PlayStation live service game Helldivers 2 in the top rankings is a notable development. Despite past setbacks with other live service projects, Sony’s collaboration with Arrowhead on the sequel has proven to be a strong start.
Notably, a significant trend observed in the list is the prevalence of games with live service components. Eight of the top nine best-selling games of 2024 incorporate some form of live service feature. While this direction may not align with the expectations of all fans, the data provides compelling evidence for Sony’s decision to emphasize games as a service.