Although 2026 has begun, an analyst recently shared data on the most popular games played on Xbox and PlayStation during 2025. The information, which covers the top five games for each platform, suggests a clear trend: games that are continuously updated and offer ongoing content – known as live-service games – are keeping players engaged for the longest time.
The past year brought a lot of exciting game releases, from big-budget titles to those created by smaller independent teams. Indie games like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 were particularly successful, selling millions of copies—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 even won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025. Popular AAA games such as Mario Kart World and Battlefield 6 also drew in huge player bases. While 2025 saw many new releases, data shows that players also continued to enjoy older, established games.
Most-Played Games of 2025 on Xbox and PlayStation (via Circana Player Engagement Tracker)
Most-Played Games on PlayStation in 2025
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- GTA 5
- Roblox
- Minecraft
Most-Played Games on PlayStation in 2024
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- GTA 5
- Roblox
- Minecraft
According to analyst Mat Piscatella, the five most popular games in the US on Xbox and PlayStation remained the same in 2025 as they were in 2024. Data from the Circana Player Engagement Tracker shows that Fortnite topped the list for PlayStation players, followed by Call of Duty, GTA 5, Roblox, and Minecraft. Remarkably, the order of these top five games hasn’t changed at all in the past year, indicating a stable gaming landscape.
Most-Played Games on Xbox in 2025
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- GTA 5
- Minecraft
- Roblox
Most-Played Games on Xbox in 2024
- Call of Duty
- Fortnite
- Minecraft
- GTA 5
- Roblox
The top five games on Xbox were the same as on PlayStation, though Roblox and Minecraft switched positions on the list. Compared to last year’s Xbox rankings, the games remained consistent, with only their order changing. Piscatella noted on social media that the top games are fairly predictable, stating, “Things are a bit… established… at the top.” It’s important to remember these rankings are based on the percentage of active players.
Piscatella only released the five most popular games for 2025. However, complete data from Circana on the entire US video game market will be available on January 22nd, providing a much clearer picture of what players enjoyed throughout the year. Even with just the top five, it’s clear that live-service games – those with ongoing content and updates – remain incredibly popular, keeping players engaged for years.
It’ll be fascinating to see if these games maintain their popularity next year. Although several of them are likely to remain in the top five, 2026 will see the release of GTA 6. Considering the huge anticipation for the game, it’s expected to be a massive hit, and it will be interesting to see how it ranks among the most-played games that year.
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2026-01-07 06:04