More and more people are purchasing games digitally from the PS Store these days, making Sony’s digital sales charts increasingly important information. While we can’t extract exact performance data from these, it is possible to compare titles side-by-side to see how they’re faring. Unsurprisingly, Call of Duty: Vanguard absolutely dominated in November, topping both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 charts in North America and Europe alike.
In fact, tastes were relatively consistent across regions: Battlefield 2042 and GTA Trilogy both came second and third respectively on the PS5. On the PS4, Europe preferred FIFA 22 to EA’s new first-person shooter, while NBA 2K22 came third on the last-gen console in North America. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy managed a top ten appearance in both territories on PS5, while Farming Simulator 22 fared incredibly well on both systems in Europe.
Elsewhere, Beat Saber continues to be the best-selling PSVR game, although Sniper Elite VR appears to be doing well – particularly in Europe. And for free-to-play games, it’s still Fortnite that’s out in front, although eFootball 2022 is being downloaded a lot in the Old World – even despite its well-documented, disastrous launch. You can find the full charts over on the PS Blog, but be sure to let us know what you’ve been playing and downloading in the comments section below.
[source blog.playstation.com]
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Well battlefield lack a lot of features so I guess the needle have turned
I tried that eFootball and it really is utter trash. I don’t know what I expected but at least the commentary was unintentionally hilarious, you barely step forward past the halfway line and they’re shouting RONALDOOOOOOO
Interesting how people in the EU really like farming. Pleased for them it is a great game and I’m enjoying my virtual farm.
"We hate it, it sucks! Make it better! We won't stand for this!"
Proceeds to buy it anyways
@nessisonett yeah... I really tried to go in with an open mind but... Yeah. 😂
I foresee sinking over 100 hours into Farming Simulator 22 this year alone.
Battlefield 2042 at #2, GTA Trilogy at #3 in both UK and USA, plus eFootball in th charts. Sadly releasing half broken games doesn’t seem to affect their sales too much
It's honestly quite pathetic when you see that a large majority continues to line the pockets of these mega developers and their trash literally destroying the game industry.
@themightyant
Exactly and honestly it's why they and more developers are embracing the same strategy. Because they have decades of data proving people will buy this garbage on addiction and fomo alone. Especially when it pertains to nonsense like FiFA, Battlefield, and COD.
Sports games are the most hilarious with their addicts. "Me like football or basketball, me has life that entirely revolves around watching other human excel at sport, naturally me must buy sports game to pretend play human excelling at sport.......anyone want pizza?!"
Those that bought the GTA trilogy, ..... 👌, the highest echelon of the human family here folks.
Just goes to show how boring people are. COD 🙄🙄🙄
Demon's Souls and Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart still in the top 20 in both regions is really nice.
Love to see Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy also strong on both regions. Hope it signalise Square Enix that a Marvel game doesn't have to be MP or GAAS.
Oh yeah! It sure was a surprise to me! Downloaded the new update for COD and then boom! My Ps5 crashed! Why can y’all report on how buggy this game is?
@nessisonett Yeah it is utter tosh mate they really f*cked it, I'm PES all the way but this is the first time in around 20 years I have bought a FIFA game. Got a good deal on black Friday and to be fair with the "Alternate" button configuration (EA speak for PES layout) it actually plays pretty well, I don't bother with ultimate team or anything just 2 player couch co-op.
@KundaliniRising333 most people aren't good enough to play elite sports. I for instance have a 50p foot and constantly need lucozade sport just to get off the couch. Let alone play for the mighty Accrington Stanley. Who are they I hear you foreigners say? Exactly.
@KundaliniRising333 Unfortunately MOST gamers don't go to gaming news sites etc. so sales are often based on advertising spend. They see a new GTA/Battlefield/COD release and buy it. It is a shame that quality doesn't always prevail and poor releases don't always suffer.
For balance it's worth noting that many casual gamers don't care as much about many of the issues we do. We enthusiasts typically want and expect better than the average joe gamer. Many aren't even aware of the issues and just get on with it. There's a healthy point in the middle somewhere I feel. Over obsessing over near 'perfect' releases isn't great either.
@KundaliniRising333 youre on-point with everything you’ve said , & i couldn’t agree more . this **** is disgusting .
Edit : I still like Football though , lol .
GRIDIRON football
@themightyant i dunno , i hear a lot of people that aren’t on game forum/sites say that gaming isn’t the same anymore . we just have a better way of expressing it in detail better .
@nomither6 I'm not saying all, just many.
E.g. I was chatting to a few friends in the pub who were all enjoying the GTA remasters. They are blissfully unaware of the issues and I was debating on whether to bring up the problems. In their eyes the games were always janky and still are. EDIT: They also weren't aware there were less music tracks, in fact were praising the soundtracks. They're not looking to compare the releases to the originals in close detail like us, just against their fallible memories.
Ultimately it's simply about whether they are having fun. Which they are. Honestly I think that is the far more common stance.
Blissful ignorance.
@themcnoisy There’s always going to be elitists here who think they’re better than you since they play ‘real games’. Better to just filter it out.
@themightyant
great points
@themightyant oh , yeah , that’s true .. blissful ignorance huh . it seems like the blue pill is always the one to take , might as well .
Another year, another example of the ignorant masses eating up the lamest annual cookie-cutter garbage time and again. 🤮
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