Let’s start from a simple premise: despite the fact that digital console stores PlayStation 5, Xbox Y Nintendo Switch They have many games in common, which is a good thing, there are a variety of factors that influence when positioning one game over another. And that is very interesting.
From the weight of the exclusive games and the value of the novelties to the attractiveness of the sales and the safe value of the best sellers of always. And, of course, how the Xbox (and PC) Game Pass and how the latter determines the popularity of the same game that is also available on the PlayStation Network and the eShop.
Fortunately, not too long ago all the digital stores of the Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo systems have a common search parameter: it is possible sort digital games by popularity. And despite the fact that no concrete figures are shown, the results are very illustrative.
Especially when we can find specific answers to not so frequent questions, such as:
Issues that, by the way, have a special value at this point in the game: a little over half a year has passed since the launch of the new generation systems, that the bulk of the PlayStation and Xbox bestsellers are yet to come and that the Nintendo Switch releases have resumed their powerful early rhythm.
Precisely for this reason, in iGamesNews we have proposed to put in common the most popular games for PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch based on one of the few criteria in common: the filters of their own digital stores. And, in the process, do a reading of each case.
As a curious fact, to this day Kratos and the Master Chief are extremely absent
We are aware that proximity to E3, the sales of each store and the imminent entry on the scene of the new console vendors have a significant influence on this general photograph that we take of each store in a very specific period: mid-May 2021. But we have also taken into account another factor of weight: by now, we should be fully into the new generation. To what extent is that noticeable?
Without further ado, these are the most popular PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Switch games according to their respective digital stores.
The most popular PSN for PlayStation 5
Sony opted for backward compatibility when reinforcing the PS5 launch catalog and many of its games have been updated for free for the new generation, but it also made a peculiar decision: unlike Xbox, the new PlayStation desktop will begin to receive now titles not available on PS4. How has this affected the PSN store?
All 10 downloads More popular PS5 as of May 16, 2021
- Resident Evil Village (PS4 y PS5)
- Fortnite (PS4 y PS5)
- FIFA 21 (PS4 and PS5)
- Oddworld Soulstorm (PS5)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS4 and PS5)
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4 and PS5)
- Destruction All Stars (PS5)
- Demon’s Souls (PS5)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (PS4 and PS5)
- Enlisted (PS5)
Although, the Top 3 of the PS5 games are bombshells that are shared with PS4, it is also possible to see how the exclusivities begin to be located in very privileged positions, highlighting a Oddworld Soulstorm and a Destruction All Stars that were conveniently included among the Plus games, and a Demon’s Souls that has justified the purchase of more than one console. And two.
Closing the ranking, two very opposite war proposals: the annual delivery of Call of Duty and the remarkably emergent Enlisted. How will things evolve from here to the end of the year? And although the good Astro is left out of its list, from a certain point of view that it is no longer among the 10 most downloaded games is a good sign for the PlayStation Network digital store.
All 10 bestseller PS5 as of May 16, 2021
- Wreckfest (PS5)
- Genshin Impact (PS4 and PS5)
- Subnautica (PS4 and PS5)
- Marvel’s Avengers (PS4 and PS5)
- Fortnite (PS4 y PS5)
- Destiny 2 (PS4 and PS5)
- Enlisted (PS5)
- Astro’s Playroom (PS5)
- Borderlands 3 (PS4 and PS5)
- Resident Evil Village (PS4 y PS5)
It is curious that, unless Subnautica, the top of the games under the Best Seller classification is basically made up of free download games. Wreckfest, Marvel’s Avengers Y Borderlands 3 can be obtained through PS Plus and PS Now, while Genshin Impact, Fortnite, Destiny 2 Y Enlisted They are in many ways referring to different ways of embracing free-to-play.
The newly released Resident Evil Village It is the maximum exception of this list in which the free premium among the top 20 positions. After all, a bomb of that caliber could not be left out of the top 10. And not far from it, a FIFA 21 that -as a curiosity- not too long ago joined the EA Play games catalog.
The most popular Xbox digital games
The Xbox situation is, to say the least, interesting: Game Pass has become the flagship of the Xbox video game division. Time to see how the legitimate Netflix of video games on consoles affects the popularity and sales of included and unavailable games.
The 10 games most outstanding from the Xbox Store as of May 16, 2021
- Sniper Elite III Ultimate Edition
- Resident Evil Village (Smart Delivery)
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Smart Delivery)
- Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition (Xbox One X Enhanced)
- Forza Horizon 4 (Smart Delivery)
- FIFA 21 (Smart Delivery)
- Asura’s Wrath (Xbox 360)
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Metro 2033 Redux
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Deluxe Edition (Mejorado para Xbox One X)
The list of Xbox Featured Games is exquisitely timeless: the same we find games released a few days ago as Xbox 360 classics and timeless essentials, such as GTA V and the definitive review of the trilogy of Mass Effect O Metro 2033 Redux.
Beyond the novelty factor, the most privileged positions, such as Sniper Elite III Ultimate Edition Y Asura’s Wrath, are due to irresistible discounts below four dollars. Which, on the other hand, helps promote Microsoft’s philosophy of bringing together all generations of consoles in a single system.
The 10 games most played on Xbox as of May 16, 2021
- Fortnite (Smart Delivery)
- FIFA 21 (Smart Delivery)
- Outriders (Smart Delivery)
- Apex Legends (Smart Delivery)
- Destiny 2 (Smart Delivery)
- Rocket League (Smart Delivery)
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Smart Delivery)
- NBA 2K21 [Edición Xbox One](Xbox One X Enhanced)
- eFootball PES 2021 (Xbox One X Enhanced)
- ARK: Survival Evolved (Smart Delivery)
With the right search parameter, it is possible to see what is the most played on Xbox, and free-to-play titles and Game Pass inclusions reign uncompromisingly, highlighting an Outriders that is hot on the heels of Fortnite and FIFA 21. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla being the exception that makes up the rule.
Where are the Microsoft games? The greatest hits of the house say present past the Top 10 through the usual suspects: Gears 5, Minecraft, Forza 7, Sea of Thieves and, to no one’s surprise, the most select of Bethesda.
Mention must be made of Cyberpunk 2077, a bestseller that – indirectly – ended up being sold exclusively digitally on Xbox systems. To this day, the most ambitious open world CD Projekt Red is ranked 25th among the most played titles. However, when it comes to your position among the standouts, you don’t have to go far beyond the first 50 games.
The most popular eShop games for Nintendo Switch
Unlike the new PlayStation and Xbox, the Nintendo Switch does not include the Netflix or Disney + app. And seen what has been seen, it does not need them: the big house bombings and custom conversions of the most powerful hits are positioned in a privileged way in their lists, with Pokémon, Mario and indie titles as the main protagonists.
The 10 games More popular from the eShop as of May 16, 2021
- Among Us
- Super Mario Party
- Minecraft
- New Pokémon Snap
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Dragon Ball FighterZ
- AER Memories of Old
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Stick Fight: The Game
The phenomenon of Among Us It has successfully spread from mobiles and PCs to Nintendo Switch. Enough to seize the throne from the King of the platforms himself, which does not mean that Mario has a very privileged position among the exclusives of the eShop: Super Mario Party, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Y Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury stick hard in digital.
The case of Switch is truly unique: beyond the classic NES AND SNES games and online titles such as Tetris 99, the Nintendo console is the only one that does not offer monthly incentives in the form of games. In return, its exclusives are positioned wonderfully and there is plenty of room for other hits, including a Minecraft from Microsoft) that goes directly to the podium.
The games most outstanding from the eShop as of May 16, 2021
- New Pokémon Snap
- Fortnite
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir & Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
- Super Mario Party
- AER Memories of Old
- Calculator
- Pokémon Sword
- Minecraft
The top obsessions of Switch users are clear: New Pokémon Snap successfully channels the celebration of 25 years of Pokémon, the quality boost from Fortnite has done it wonderfully and, a year after its launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to awaken passions and give very special moments.
Once again, Nintendo games have a very special role, and that applies to each release with the Great N. stamp. However, in this case there are three considerations that stand out if we evaluate the 10 most popular games (according to The eShop) – AER Memories of Old’s brutal 90% downgrade recently catapulted it to the top of the eShop. And beware, that the particular Sabec calculator has gained positions.
An extra note on Nintendo Switch
That we have limited ourselves to seeing the 10 most outstanding titles of each platform is very illustrative in all systems, but it would be unfair not to give Nintendo Switch a special concession: from 11th position the indies take on a much greater role than on Xbox AND PlayStation consoles.
The reason? Basically, the switch quickly became the bastion of the indies: the great little gems of the video game shine with a special light in Nintendo’s two-in-one console eshop, and when their price is conveniently reduced they are even able to overtake in positions. to Pikachu and Cinnamon.
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