PlayStation: see the most played games in Brazil and other countries

Sony released last Monday (1st) its Ultimate 2023 PlayStation Retrospective. In it, the company recalled which were the main launches on its platform last year, in addition to showing which titles were preferred by the public in the main regions in which it operates.

Interestingly, in Brazil the public’s preference was not for any game that made its debut last year. In the country, the most played title by the public was EA Sports FIFA 23, even though the successor EA Sports FC 24 is already available. In second place came Fortnite, followed closely by Grand Theft Auto V.

FIFA 23 dominated the attention of Brazilians in 2023Source: Disclosure/PlayStation

The situation can be explained by the fact that Sony took into account the most popular games on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 between January 1st and November 30th, 2023. Thus, those that had been available in stores for longer had clear advantages. Likewise, free to play experiences have also stood out around the world.

The most played PlayStation games in 2023

Brazil

1. EA Sports FIFA 23
2. Fortnite
3. Grand Theft Auto

USA

1. Fortnite
2. Call of Duty
3. Grand Theft Auto V

Argentina

1. Fortnite
2. EA Sports FIFA 23
3. Rocket League

United Kingdom

1. Fortnite
2. EA Sports FIFA 23
3. Call of Duty

France

1. Fortnite
2. EA Sports FIFA 23
3. Call of Duty

Japan

1. Apex Legends
2. Genshin Impact
3. Fortnite

South Korea

1. Diablo IV
2. EA Sports FIFA 23
3. Elden Ring

Free to play games stand out

Although in its retrospective Sony highlights the debut of games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and Hogwarts Legacy, they do not appear on the lists of the most played by PlayStation fans. More than being a criticism of the quality of the games, the situation is a testament to the popularity that the free to play format currently has.

Fortnite remains very popularSource: Disclosure/Epic Games

Practically everywhere on the map created by the company, names like Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends appear prominently. Even Call of Duty’s privileged position can be explained by the popularity of the Warzone mode, which can be accessed for free.

The selection of the most played on PlayStation in 2023 also draws attention to the strong presence of Grand Theft Auto V, which continues to sell well even a decade after its debut. Much of this is due to the strength of its GTA Online mode, which continues to receive constant updates with new stories, missions and items.