The gaming landscape in 2025 remained remarkably stable, with the top five most-played games on PlayStation mirroring those from 2024. Data from Circana's Player Engagement Tracker revealed that Fortnite led the pack, followed by Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto V, Roblox, and Minecraft. Notably, while Xbox's rankings featured the same games, their order differed slightly. The dominance of these titles underscores the challenges for new games to break into the competitive live-service market without significant innovation or unique offerings. Predictions for 2026 suggest that despite some fluctuations, the top games are likely to remain consistent as players continue to engage with familiar titles.

Will the top five games list change in 2026?

While there may be some shifts, particularly with the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, it is expected that many of the same games will continue to dominate player engagement based on their established popularity.

Fortnite, since its release, has not only set records for player engagement but has also redefined the live-service gaming model with its continuous updates and events, making it a cornerstone of the gaming community. Meanwhile, titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty have maintained their player bases through consistent content updates and evolving gameplay experiences. The landscape is constantly evolving, but established franchises have proven resilient in retaining their audiences.