GTA 6 trailer raised GTA 5 ranking among top 10 downloaded PS4 and PS5 games last month

Since its release on December 5, 2023, the GTA 6 trailer has increased the momentum for Rockstar Games’ iconic video game series, and its effect can clearly be seen in last month’s PlayStation report. According to PlayStation.Blog, GTA 5 broke into the list of top four most downloaded PS5 and PS4 video games in the US/Canada and EU last month (December 2023).

GTA 5 climbs ranking after GTA 6 trailer release: Top 10 most downloaded games on PS4 and PS5 in December 2023

As seen in the aforementioned X post, PlayStation recently shared its top downloads on PS4 and PS5 in the US/Canada and EU regions for December 2023. Per the report, Grand Theft Auto 5 climbed up the ranking after the release of the GTA 6 official trailer.

Here’s a list of the top 10 most downloaded games on the PS5 from the PS Store last month:

PS5 Games (Canada/US):

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Madden NFL 24
Grand Theft Auto V
NBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
ARK: Survival Ascended
Hogwarts Legacy

PS5 Games (EU):

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
EA SPORTS FC 24
Grand Theft Auto V
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Hogwarts Legacy
ARK: Survival Ascended
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Cyberpunk 2077
UFC 5

The release of Grand Theft Auto 5 Online's The Chop Shop update might have also helped in the improved ranking as many play the game for its multiplayer aspect.

Here’s a list of the top 10 most downloaded games on the PS4 last month:

PS4 Games (US/Canada):

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Grand Theft Auto V
Madden NFL 24
NBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Batman: Arkham Knight
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Hogwarts Legacy

PS4 Games (US/Canada):

EA SPORTS FC 24
Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Hogwarts Legacy
The Forest
Need for Speed Heat
Batman: Arkham Knight
Gang Beasts

The Grand Theft Auto 6 effect can also be seen on YouTube, where the game's trailer boosted the views of Grand Theft Auto 5 Online's The Chop Shop DLC trailer, making it the most watched video of the multiplayer game so far.

Fans of the Grand Theft Auto series can expect the second trailer of the upcoming game to drop later this year, along with the title's fixed release date.

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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.

With a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC), and drawing inspiration from video game streamers like Ryukahr, Neeraj is committed to delivering top-notch content and setting a high standard for his team. He verifies information using both primary and secondary sources to ensure reader satisfaction.

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 Rachel Syiemlieh