New data indicates the video game market remains remarkably stable,with the top titles maintaining their positions across both PlayStation and Xbox platforms from 2024 to 2025. Analysis from Circana’s Player Engagement tracker reveals a continued preference for established “live-service” games, posing a meaningful hurdle for new releases seeking market share. The consistency in player engagement highlights the importance of sustained content and community investment in a highly competitive industry, according to industry analyst Mat Piscatella.
The most popular video games in the United States remained remarkably consistent between 2024 and 2025, according to new data from Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker. The top five titles on both Sony and Microsoft platforms held steady, highlighting the staying power of live-service games in a competitive market.
The continued dominance of these established franchises presents a challenge for new games attempting to gain traction in the lucrative live-service space. Mat Piscatella, senior director at Circana, revealed that Fortnite maintained its position as the number one game on PlayStation consoles, followed by Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto V, Roblox, and Minecraft, in that order.
This ranking mirrors the results observed in 2024, demonstrating a strong level of player loyalty on the PlayStation platform. While the order shifted slightly on Xbox, the same five titles topped the charts for the Microsoft ecosystem as well.
Most Played in 2025:
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- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- GTA V
- Roblox
- Minecraft
Most Played in 2024:
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- GTA V
- Roblox
- Minecraft
Most Played in 2025:
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty
- GTA V
- Minecraft
- Roblox
Most Played in 2024:
- Call of Duty
- Fortnite
- Minecraft
- GTA V
- Roblox
The consistency in these rankings underscores the enduring appeal of these titles and the difficulty new releases face in disrupting the established order. The success of these games demonstrates the importance of ongoing content updates and community engagement in maintaining a dedicated player base.
2025’s top 5 most played games on US Xbox ranked by % of active panel that played:1 – Fortnite2 – Call of Duty3 – GTAV4 – Minecraft5 – RobloxSame list for 2024:1 – Call of Duty2 – Fortnite3 – Minecraft4 – GTAV5 – RobloxSource: Circana Player Engagement Tracker
— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2026-01-06T15:20:42.099Z
