Stellar Blade, Sea of Thieves Enter PS5 Top 40 as Gaming Landscape Evolves

In this week's PS5 Top 40 chart, Sea of Thieves, Xbox's live-service game, makes a strong debut at 22nd place. Stellar Blade, an action RPG, continues to impress, jumping two places to 10th. Fallout 4 and Overwatch 2 maintain their spots in the top 5, while Dave The Diver falls slightly to 26th. Fallout 76 drops to 18th amid a decline in player count, suggesting challenges for Bethesda's live-service Fallout title.

Stellar Blade and Sea of Thieves Make Waves in the PS5 Top 40 Chart

In a significant development within the PlayStation ecosystem, two new titles, Stellar Blade and Sea of Thieves, have made a notable impact on the PS5 Top 40 chart. The latest data, compiled using gameplay data from over 3.1 million active PlayStation accounts, provides valuable insights into the performance of the PS5's gaming landscape.

Sea of Thieves Debuts Strongly on PS5

Sea of Thieves, Microsoft's popular live-service title, has made a strong debut on the PS5, landing in the 22nd position. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given that the game was previously exclusive to Xbox consoles. The arrival of Sea of Thieves on PS5 indicates Microsoft's potential willingness to bring more of its titles to Sony's platform. Speculation has arisen regarding the possibility of a Halo release on PS5, although no official announcements have been made.

Stellar Blade Ascends the Ranks

Stellar Blade, an action RPG developed by Shift Up Corporation and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, has seen a significant rise in the chart, moving up from 12th to 10th position. This two-place leap is accompanied by a 10.5% increase in player count since the game's debut, suggesting that Eve, the protagonist of the game, is attracting players with her captivating journey.

Dave The Diver, Tales of Kenzera Zau Experience Contrasting Fortunes

Dave The Diver, a quirky underwater exploration game, continues to perform well despite a slight decline in popularity, finishing in 26th place. In contrast, Tales of Kenzera Zau, which debuted strongly last week, has fallen out of the chart, dropping from 48th to 70th position.

Fallout Franchise Shows Signs of Waning Interest

Fallout, a post-apocalyptic role-playing franchise, has experienced a gradual decrease in popularity on the PS5. Fallout 4 remains in the top five, but its player count has declined by 6.5% week-over-week. Fallout 76 has also slipped one place, dropping to 18th, and its player count has decreased by a more concerning 20.5% week-over-week. These trends suggest that players may prefer the single-player experience of Fallout 4 over the live-service aspects of Fallout 76.

Complete PS5 Top 40 Chart for the Week Ending May 6, 2024

1. Fortnite (Epic Games)
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (Activision)
3. EA SPORTS FC 24 (Electronic Arts)
4. Fallout 4 (Bethesda Softworks)
5. Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)
6. HELLDIVERS 2 (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
7. Rocket League (Psyonix)
8. Roblox (Roblox Corporation)
9. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft)
10. Stellar Blade (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
11. Overwatch 2 (Blizzard Entertainment)
12. Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition (2) (Mojang Studios)
13. Destiny 2 (Bungie)
14. NBA 2K24 (2K Games)
15. Apex Legends (Electronic Arts)
16. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH (Square Enix)
17. Genshin Impact (Cognosphere)
18. Fallout 76 (Bethesda Softworks)
19. Gran Turismo 7 (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
20. Elden Ring (FromSoftware)
21. Madden NFL 24 (Electronic Arts)
22. Sea of Thieves (Xbox Game Studios)
23. Red Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games)
24. Dead by Daylight 1/2 (Behaviour Interactive)
25. Fall Guys (Epic Games)
26. DAVE THE DIVER (MINTROCKET)
27. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
28. TEKKEN 8 (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
29. Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Activision)
30. Ghost of Tsushima (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
31. Dragon's Dogma 2 (Capcom Entertainment)
32. Honkai: Star Rail (Cognosphere)
33. FIFA 23 (Electronic Arts)
34. Brawlhalla (Blue Mammoth Games)
35. Warframe (Digital Extremes)
36. F1 23 (Electronic Arts)
37. WWE 2K24 (2K Games)
38. MLB The Show 24 (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
39. Battlefield 2042 (Electronic Arts)
40. Resident Evil 4 (Capcom Entertainment)

Methodology

The chart data is compiled using gameplay data from over 3.1 million active PlayStation accounts. Accounts register a game as being played when it is opened, but each account can only register a game once per week. This data provides valuable insights into the general trends of PS5 gaming, and the percentages used to represent these trends ensure accuracy and consistency.