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PS5 Beta Reveals Player Counts for Top 10 and Trending Games

Simon Ellis 1 min read

Sony's PS5 beta introduces player counts for top 10 and trending games, with Fortnite leading at 14.6 million weekly users. GTA 5, Call of Duty, and Minecraft also featured.

PS5 Beta Reveals Player Counts for Top 10 and Trending Games
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Sony is testing a new feature for the PS5 that reveals player counts for the top 10 and trending games. The feature is part of a revamped Welcome Hub currently in beta.

Fortnite leads with 14.6 million weekly players

According to data shared by users Mystic and Maki, Fortnite leads with 14.6 million users in the past seven days. Grand Theft Auto V, Call of Duty, and Minecraft each have around 5 million players. However, popular titles like Roblox and NBA 2K are missing from the lists.

It is unclear how Sony compiles these lists. Revenue or publisher opt-in may be factors, according to the source. The feature provides a rare glimpse into console player counts, which are typically harder to access than on PC platforms like .

Sony has not confirmed when the feature will leave beta or become widely available.

Source: NotebookCheck