Sony had a really interesting 2022 in the field of video games, both in terms of quantity and quality of releases. The Japanese company revealed what were The most downloaded games on the PlayStation Store in the last year, with an eye especially on the PS4 and PS5. And in the main markets there were two clear winners: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 y FIFA 23.
The Asian firm has disclosed the lists with the titles preferred by the players in some of the most important markets in the world. It is true that the data is partial, because it only includes Europe and part of North America (the United States and Canada, specifically), but it paints an interesting picture that confirms some of the trends that have been considered over the past year.
It is worth mentioning that Sony has published four different lists. On the one hand, the most downloaded PS5 games, on the other those of PS4, as well as PlayStation VR titles and the free-to-play PlayStation 4 and 5 combined. Thus, interesting patterns have been observed that we will review below.
Modern Warfare 2leader in North America and one of the most sought after in Europe
if we say that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 It was one of the most anticipated games of 2022, we fell short in the statement. The shooter by Infinity Ward not only generated great anticipation in the months leading up to its release, but that his campaign was the reason for excellent critics, both from users and from the press. The story with its multiplayer was not the same, since there were a few problems, although the developers have tried to solve them.
Modern Warfare 2 was the most downloaded game from the PlayStation Store in the United States and Canada, on both the PS4 and PS5. While in Europe it ranked second in the PlayStation 5 ranking, and was third in that of its predecessor. A great performance, without a doubt, if we consider that the game hit the market in the last days of October, and had a phenomenal run. Thus, it took only one weekend to become the best launch in the history of Call of Duty.
In Europe, meanwhile, the list of largest downloads from the PlayStation Store, both on PS4 and PS5, was led by FIFA 23. The popular soccer game, the last one officially licensed by FIFA developed by EA Sports, was able to prevail on both consoles. Something that surely has been pushed by the fury for the World Cup in Qataralthough its role has been much less in the United States and Canada, considering that they are countries much less footballers.
Top 10 most downloaded on the PlayStation Store in 2022
| PS4 | United States/Canada | Europa |
| 1 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | FIFA 23 |
| 2 | Grand Theft Auto V | Grand Theft Auto V |
| 3 | Minecraft | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II |
| 4 | Elder Ring | Minecraft |
| 5 | NBA 2K23 | FIFA 22 |
| 6 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
| 7 | NBA 2K22 | Among Us |
| 8 | Madden NFL 23 | The Last of Us Part II |
| 9 | God of War Ragnarök | Elder Ring |
| 10 | FIFA 23 | The Forest |
| PS5 | United States/Canada | Europa |
| 1 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | FIFA 23 |
| 2 | God of War Ragnarök | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II |
| 3 | NBA 2K23 | God of War Ragnarök |
| 4 | Elder Ring | Elder Ring |
| 5 | Madden NFL 23 | Grand Theft Auto V |
| 6 | Grand Theft Auto V | Gran Turismo 7 |
| 7 | FIFA 23 | Cyberpunk 2077 |
| 8 | Horizon Forbidden West | Horizon Forbidden West |
| 9 | Gran Turismo 7 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga |
| 10 | Dying Light 2 | Dying Light 2 |
But not everything has been Modern Warfare 2 y FIFA 23 in this history. As reported by Sony, Beat Saber was the most downloaded game of PlayStation VR, merit shared both in Europe and in North America. While Fall Guys was at the top of the ranking of the free-to-play PS4 and PS5 in both regions.
