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PlayStation has announced the top downloaded games for May 2021, with the top spot on PlayStation 5 going to everyone’s favorite tall vampire lady simulator.
Resident Evil Village topped the list of most downloaded PlayStation 5 games in both North America and Europe in its debut month, with the game also topping the list for PlayStation 4 in Europe. North American PS4s downloaded Rust: Console Edition the most in May, with RE Village right behind it in second place.
Games that featured prominently on the PS5 May downloads list include Returnal from Housemarque–which placed second and third on the North American and European PS5 lists respectively–and sports titles MLB The Show 21 (third in North America) and FIFA 21 (second in Europe).
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition also launched strong on PlayStation 4, ranking third in North American downloads and sixth in Europe. Grand Theft Auto V continued its sales dominance, ranking fourth overall on both PS4 lists.
In the free-to-play sector Call of Duty: Warzone topped both consoles in both regions, with Fortnite and Rocket League making up the top three.
The full top 20 rankings for both North America and Europe, as provided on the official PlayStation Blog post, are below.
PLAYSTATION MONTHLY DOWNLOADS – MAY 2021
US/CANADA
PS5:
Resident Evil VillageReturnalMLB The Show 21Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles MoralesNBA 2K21 Next GenerationSubnautica: Below ZeroMortal Kombat 11It Takes TwoFIFA 21Hood: Outlaws and LegendsCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarAssassin’s Creed ValhallaDemon’s SoulsTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeOutridersTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2Madden NFL 21Sackboy: A Big AdventureJudgmentImmortals: Fenyx Rising
PS4:
Rust Console EditionResident Evil VillageMass Effect Legendary EditionGrand Theft Auto VMLB The Show 21NBA 2K21Mortal Kombat 11BiomutantCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarMinecraftKnockout CityMortal Kombat XNeed for Speed HeatSubnautica: Below ZeroUFC 4The ForestCall of Duty: Modern WarfareIt Takes TwoGang BeastsRed Dead Redemption 2
PSVR:
Beat SaberVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR SeriesJob SimulatorSUPERHOT VRCreed Rise to GloryGun Club VRSwordsman VRDOOM 3: VR EditionGORNSurgeon Simulator: Experience Reality
FREE-TO-PLAY (PS5 AND PS4)
Call of Duty: WarzoneFortniteRocket LeagueGenshin ImpactApex LegendsDestiny 2BrawlhallaRec RoomRogue CompanyWarframe
EUROPE
PS5:
Resident Evil VillageFIFA 21ReturnalSubnautica: Below ZeroIt Takes TwoMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles MoralesHood: Outlaws & LegendsAssassin’s Creed ValhallaCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarNBA 2K21 Next GenerationTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeMortal Kombat 11Demon’s SoulsImmortals Fenyx RisingCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About TimeTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2OUTRIDERSWRC 9 FIA World Rally ChampionshipMortal Shell: Enhanced EditionNo Man’s Sky
PS4:
Resident Evil VillageMinecraftRust Console EditionGrand Theft Auto VNBA 2K21Mass Effect Legendary EditionFIFA 21The Crew 2BiomutantSubnautica: Below ZeroThe ForestCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarCall of Duty: Modern WarfareFall Guys: Ultimate KnockoutMortal Kombat XFar Cry 3 Classic EditionThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderGang BeastsIt Takes Two
PSVR:
Beat SaberJob SimulatorVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR SeriesSUPERHOT VRDOOM 3: VR EditionBlood & TruthGun Club VRCreed: Rise to GloryParanormal Activity: The Lost SoulSwordsman VR
FREE-TO-PLAY (PS5 AND PS4)
Call of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueFortniteGenshin ImpactBrawlhallaApex LegendsDestiny 2World of TanksRogue CompanyRec Room
