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January used to be a slow month on the gaming calendar, as after the traditional Q4 rush of AAA game releases, most developers and publishers opted to take a brief break at the start of a new year. Times have changed in the last few years, and these days, it’s not unusual to see several big games released to help kick the year off with a bang. What is unusual is to see these games face stiff competition from legacy titles, as the most-downloaded games on the PlayStation Store for January feature old favorites at the top.
There are some caveats to these numbers, as the charts obviously don’t include physical sales and are based solely on PlayStation platforms. In the US and Canada, Tekken 8 slugged its way to fourth place on PS5, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Madden NFL took the top three spots. In Europe, Bandai Namco’s new fighting game debuted in fifth place, while GTA 5 celebrated a first-place finish for the month.
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January’s other big game release was Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, but it finished in 14th place on the US and Canadian PS5 download charts. In Europe, the return of Ichiban Kasuga didn’t even crack the top 20, but it is worth noting that Infinite Wealth was released late in the month on January 26. Publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio did confirm that Infinite Wealth is the fastest-selling game to date in the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series, having sold more than one million units worldwide across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Meanwhile, EA Sports FC 24 is a regular on these lists when looking at Europe’s top downloads, as it was the second-most-downloaded PS5 game in that region and the most-downloaded game on PS4. You can take a closer look at the top PSN games below, and for February, we might see Square Enix’s new team-based bubble-shooter Foamstars make a big splash. The game is currently available as one of the February PS Plus for Essential downloads alongside Steelrising and Rollerdrome.
Most-downloaded PS5 games in the US and Canada
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3GTA 5Madden NFL 24Tekken 8NBA 2K24Baldur’s Gate 3EA Sports FC 24Hogwarts LegacyGran Turismo 7Marvel’s Spider-Man 2The Last of Us Part II RemasteredHell Let LooseUFC 5Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthMortal Kombat 1God of War RagnarokAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraGranblue Fantasy: RelinkPrince of Persia The Lost CrownARK: Survival Ascended
Most-downloaded PS5 games in Europe
GTA 5EA Sports FC 24Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Hogwarts LegacyTekken 8Baldur’s Gate 3Gran Turismo 7Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraThe Last of Us Part IIUFC 5It Takes TwoPrince of Persia The Lost CrownNBA 2K24ARK: Survival AscendedCyberpunk 2077The Crew MotorfestElden RingNeed For Speed UnboundAssassin’s Creed Mirage
Most-downloaded PS4 games in the US and Canada
MinecraftRed Dead Redemption 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINeed for Speed HeatBatman: Arkham KnightGTA 5theHunter: Call of the WildMortal Kombat XEA Sports FC 24NBA 2K24A Way OutInjustice 2Gang BeastsHogwarts LegacyOvercooked! 2Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIGod of War III RemasteredResident Evil 6God of WarCarX Drift Racing Online
Most-downloaded PS4 games in Europe
EA Sports FC 24MinecraftNeed for Speed HeatRed Dead Redemption 2A Way OutGTA 5Hogwarts LegacyNeed for Speed PaybackBatman: Arkham KnightCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3theHunter: Call of the WildMortal Kombat XCarX Drift Racing OnlineBattlefield VGang BeastsWRC 7 FIA World Rally ChampionshipLego Marvel Super HeroesGoat SimulatorStar Wars Battlefront IIResident Evil 6
Most-downloaded free-to-play PS5 and PS4 games in the US and Canada
RobloxFortniteThe FinalsCall of Duty: WarzoneApex LegendsFall GuysRocket LeagueThe Sims 4War ThunderLego Fortnite
Most-downloaded free-to-play PS5 and PS4 games in Europe
FortniteRobloxCall of Duty: WarzoneThe FinalsRocket LeagueFall GuysFortnite Battle RoyaleThe Sims 4Apex LegendseFootball 2024
Most-downloaded PlayStation VR2 games in the US and Canada
Beat SaberFive Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2Among Us VRJob SimulatorPavlovMoss: Book IIHorizon Call of the MountainVertigo 2Ultrawings 2Arizona Sunshine 2
Most-downloaded PlayStation VR2 games in Europe
Beat SaberAmong Us VRPavlovHorizon Call of the MountainMoss: Book IIUltrawings 2Job SimulatorKayak VR: MirageFive Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2Arizona Sunshine 2The Best PS5 Games In 2024
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