GTA 5 achieved Rank 2 on the most downloaded PS5 games list as per PlayStation Blog

Even though GTA 5 was released in 2013, it is still being played by millions of gamers worldwide, especially on PlayStation. According to a recent report by PlayStation, Grand Theft Auto 5 was the second-most downloaded game on the PS5 in July 2024, in the US and EU regions. Moreover, the game was the third-most downloaded game on PS4 in the same regions, showing an active player base on last-gen consoles.

Keep in mind that most gamers simply play GTA 5 for its online multiplayer, and Rockstar Games released a brand new DLC for the same two months ago, which could be the reason for the game remains popular among PlayStation users.

GTA 5 on PS5 and PS4: List of most-downloaded PlayStation games last month in EU and US/Canada

As can be seen in the aforementioned X post, PlayStation shared its monthly PS Store Download chart for July 2024, showing GTA 5’s continuous dominance on the platform. Here’s a quick breakdown of the top 10 most-download PS5 games in the EU and USA/Canada. Keep in mind that the ranking varies depending on the platform/region:

PS5 games (Canada/US):

EA SPORTS College Football 25
Grand Theft Auto 5
ELDEN RING
NBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Mortal Kombat 1
Sea of Thieves
MLB The Show 24

PS5 games (EU):

EA SPORTS FC 24
Grand Theft Auto 5
ELDEN RING
EA SPORTS College Football 25
The Crew Motorfest
Hogwarts Legacy
Sea of Thieves
NBA 2K24
F1 24
No Man’s Sky

The GTA 5 Bottom Dollar Bounties DLC seemingly helped in the continuous player base on the last-gen console PS4. Here’s a quick break-down of the top 10 most-downloaded PS4 games last month in Canada/US and EU:

PS4 games (Canada/US):

Minecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto V
Batman: Arkham Knight
NBA 2K24
Need for Speed Payback
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Need for Speed Heat
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
EA SPORTS FC 24

PS4 games (EU):

Minecraft
EA SPORTS FC 24
Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption 2
Batman: Arkham Knight
Need for Speed Payback
Need for Speed Heat
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
The Forest
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition

Players should note that most downloaded games don’t necessarily mean an increase in sales. Rockstar Games reported earlier this month that the game’s sales still stand at 200+ million, seemingly suggesting a slow pace of sales last quarter.

On the other hand, the developers are rumored to release a mission creator for the game, possibly hoping to keep players invested till the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Also Check: Rockstar Games set to start shuffling GTA Online game modes starting next week

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Neeraj, a Grand Theft Auto writer, has penned over a thousand articles for Sportskeeda in the last two years, amassing an impressive 5+ million views. His dedication to the craft has earned him the title of a content specialist under the Esports & Gaming division. Previously, he was a senior analyst at media software company Cision, where he worked on projects for clients like Sony PlayStation.

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Grand Theft Auto was Neeraj’s entry point into the world of video games, and he is still devoted to Rockstar Games' beloved franchise. He has played multiple generations of the series’ titles, from the 3D Universe entries to the modern HD classics. Neeraj believes that GTA Vice City is ideal for beginners looking to get familiar with the open-world genre.

Away from gaming, Neeraj finds delight in the comedic escapades of TV series like The Big Bang Theory.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar