Sony Interactive Entertainment has released its official PlayStation Store download rankings for April 2025, reflecting both emerging audience preferences and the enduring pull of legacy franchises. As with prior reports, download data is segmented by region — North America and Europe — illustrating divergent consumer trends across key international markets.
The April lineup spotlights strong performances by recently launched titles such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, while established juggernauts like Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 continue to dominate the charts.
Remastered Icons and Story-Driven Debuts Define April
The PlayStation 5 charts for April indicate a market in which both nostalgia and novelty play crucial roles. Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered led the rankings in North America and performed strongly in Europe, signaling a resurgence in demand for high-fidelity remakes of classic RPGs. Simultaneously, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a new narrative-rich action title, secured a spot in the top five across both territories — a noteworthy achievement for an original IP.
Meanwhile, cross-genre staples including sports simulations, action adventures, and cooperative experiences maintained consistent momentum.
PlayStation 5 Top Downloads: Regional Breakdown
North America:
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- Minecraft
- Forza Horizon 5
- MLB The Show 25
- NBA 2K25
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
- Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
Europe:
- Forza Horizon 5
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- Minecraft
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- EA SPORTS FC 25
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Split Fiction
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Days Gone Remastered
Broader Market Trends Reflected in the Rankings
The April data reveals key insights into consumer preferences on the PlayStation ecosystem:
- Legacy Remasters Are Profitable: Oblivion Remastered and Days Gone Remastered demonstrate the commercial value of classic IPs reintroduced with modern enhancements.
- Narrative and Cinematic Titles Thrive: Games like Clair Obscur and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reflect continued appetite for single-player, story-driven content.
- Sports and Franchise Stability: Titles such as NBA 2K25, EA SPORTS FC 25, and WWE 2K25 remain anchors in Sony’s digital store economy.
- Multiplayer and Co-op Still Strong: It Takes Two, Call of Duty, and Mortal Kombat franchises underline continued demand for social and competitive gameplay.
Regional Autonomy and Strategic Positioning
Sony’s ongoing policy of regional autonomy for content curation has led to notable variations in rankings. While EA SPORTS College Football 25 performed well in North America, its absence in European rankings reflects the localized appeal of football vs. American football. Meanwhile, EA SPORTS FC 25 holds strong in the EU market, maintaining the title’s dominance post-FIFA branding shift.
Sony did not publish specific download figures, but the presence of repeat titles in both regional charts indicates sustained engagement across diverse demographics.
Outlook: Momentum Building into Q2 2025
April’s chart underscores Sony’s effective content mix of high-profile remasters, licensed sports titles, and original cinematic experiences. With several high-budget releases expected in Q2 and summer months — including major third-party launches and first-party exclusives — platform engagement is projected to accelerate.
As competition intensifies across digital storefronts, Sony’s monthly download charts continue to serve as a barometer of genre strength, regional interest, and monetization potential within the evolving console gaming landscape.
