With the release of fantastic new titles like Resident Evil 4 and Final Fantasy XVI, 2023 proved to be a fantastic year for gamers. However, not every game that launched this year was the best PS5 title of 2023, as Fortnite has taken the spot of the most-played PlayStation game of 2023 in practically every area.
Fortnite takes the Top Spot of the Most-Played PlayStation Game of 2023
As anticipated, Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a list of the best PS5 and PS4 titles for 2023 based on hours played. Based on the revealed data, Battle Royale and free-to-play games are the most popular worldwide, with only a few nations slightly straying from the norm.
Fortnite reigned supreme in most places like the UK, Ireland, and much of central Europe, closely followed by EA Sports FIFA 23 and an undisclosed Call of Duty title. Fortnite claimed the top spot in about 15 out of 23 regions on the shared interactive map of the world.
Fortnite has undoubtedly had an impact, even in the face of fierce competition in the 2023 gaming market. The attempt to transform it into a hub for games was recently started by Epic Games. Because of this, it last month surpassed a new all-time high record of 7 million members. Its steady development has been credited to attractive collaborations, unique games, and fresh game modes with time, like Lego Fortnite and Rocket Racing. Furthermore, there’s a leaked hint about an upcoming “Death Race” mode in Rocket Racing.
Other Most-Played PlayStation Games of 2023
Looking at the list might make one forget the fantastic release schedule of 2023. In numerous regions like the UK, Ireland, and central Europe, the most played games were Fortnite, an unspecified ‘Call of Duty,’ and FIFA 23 (likely due to the September release of EA Sports FC 24). In the US, Canada, and South America, Grand Theft Auto V replaced the footy sim. Surprisingly, Argentina showed love for the Rocket League.
South Korea and Japan were the countries that shook things up. Diablo 4 topped South Korea’s list, with Elden Ring ranking third, while Japan leaned heavily towards Apex Legends and Genshin Impact. Finally, a bit of variety!
Overall, apart from Fortnite and FIFA 23, the games that consistently made it into the top three globally were Call of Duty and GTA Online/GTA V.
It’s also crucial to consider the impact of PS Plus on the average PS5 and PS4 player. Among the 100 most-played games in 2023, 52 were available on PS Plus this year. That includes 36 PS Plus Extra games and 16 PS Plus Essential games.
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