US Yields to Madden, Europe Chooses Mafia

Top-Selling Titles Differ in US/Canada and Europe (August 2025)

The August 2025 PlayStation Store download charts revealed distinct regional preferences between North American and European markets for top-selling titles. In the U.S./Canada, Madden NFL 26 secured the top spot. Its consistent popularity stems from American football’s cultural significance and Electronic Arts’ annual release of the game. Ready or Not followed in second place, with Mafia: Old Country ranking third. Conversely, Mafia: Old Country led the European charts, followed by Grand Theft Auto V and Ready or Not. Debuting on August 8, Mafia: Old Country quickly ascended to first place, leveraging the franchise’s strong reputation. Despite the buzz around recent releases, classic titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Minecraft maintained strong positions in both regions, a testament to their enduring appeal. Other notable titles appearing across the charts included Forza Horizon 5 and METAL GEAR SOLID: SNAKE EATER. In the free-to-play category, Delta Force was the most downloaded title in both the U.S./Canada and Europe. Its console release in mid-August, coupled with its free-to-play model and seasonal updates, fueled significant interest. These types of games frequently gain rapid popularity due to their easy accessibility and novelty. The complete PlayStation Store download charts for August 2025 are detailed below.

Divergent Top 10 PS5 Games & Free-to-Play Titles Across U.S./Canada & Europe (August 2025)

Top 10 PS5 – U.S./Canada (PlayStation Store, August 2025) 1. Madden NFL 26 2. Ready or Not 3. Mafia: Old Country 4. Gears of War: Reloaded 5. College Football 26 6. Grand Theft Auto V 7. METAL GEAR SOLID: SNAKE EATER 8. Minecraft 9. Forza Horizon 5 10. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Top 10 PS5 – Europe (PlayStation Store, August 2025) 1. Mafia: Old Country 2. Grand Theft Auto V 3. Ready or Not 4. Forza Horizon 5 5. Minecraft 6. METAL GEAR SOLID: SNAKE EATER 7. Gears of War: Reloaded 8. The Crew Motorfest 9. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 10. It Takes Two Top 10 Free-to-Play – U.S./Canada (PlayStation Store, August 2025) 1. Delta Force 2. MultiVersus 3. Fortnite 4. Call of Duty: Warzone 5. Overwatch 2 6. Apex Legends 7. The First Descendant 8. Fall Guys 9. Roblox 10. PUBG: Battlegrounds Top 10 Free-to-Play – Europe (PlayStation Store, August 2025) 1. Delta Force 2. MultiVersus 3. Fortnite 4. Call of Duty: Warzone 5. Overwatch 2 6. Apex Legends 7. The First Descendant 8. Fall Guys 9. Roblox 10. PUBG: Battlegrounds.

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