Although there were definitely some huge surprises, August was something of a quiet month in terms of new blockbuster releases, with a small selection of titles hitting PC and consoles during the month. That being said, it was far from a dead few weeks for gaming in general, withFall Guyslaunching to viral stardom andMadden NFL 21receiving a ton of backlashfrom its most loyal fans.
Those wondering which games found the most success this month are in luck, however, with the PlayStation Blog revealing what the best-selling digital releases on thePlayStation Storefor August 2020 were in Europe and the US. The results range from predictable to surprising, with the list offering releases both new and old.
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Of course, taking the number 1 spot in the US wasMadden NFL 21,shocking nobody with its prominent place on the list. The franchise is obviously one of the most popular in the annual sports scene, and while the game’s reception has been far from stellar, EA can always rely on the title’s yearly buyers regardless of the quality of the product. Second place went toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare,third toGhost of Tsushima,fourth toFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout,and fifth toUFC 4.The top five are undeniably predictable, yet,Cupheadmanaged to place 10th on the list, which is great news for the incredible indie gem.
The European top 10 is slightly different than the US, seeingFall Guys: Ultimate Knockouttake the crown for most downloaded digital game. Of course, the title was free with PS Plus for August, meaning millions hopped online to play the newest battle royale gem, but its also just become a worldwide sensation regardless. Interestingly,Maddendoesn’t even make the list, withModern Warfaretaking second,Minecraftgrabbing third,Ghost of Tsushimahitting fourth, andUFC 4managing to land in fifth.Cupheadplaces in the top 10 for a second time, taking the eighth spot, whileThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntmakes a surprising appearance at ninth.
Overall, it seems like an unpredictable month for Sony, who’s decision to makeFall Guysa free PS Plus title transformed it into one of the biggest games in the world. Seeing an independent title skyrocket so high up the best-selling chart for August is exceptional, even ifMadden, Ghost of Tsushima,andCall of Dutymanaged to beat it out in the US. It’ll be interesting to discover which games excel during September, with this month seeing the release ofMafia: The Definitive Editionalongside the already releasedMarvel’s AvengersandTony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2.
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