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, with Fall Guys launching to viral stardom and Madden NFL 21 receiving a ton of backlash from 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 the PlayStation Store for August 2020 were in Europe and the US. The results range from predictable to surprising, with the list offering releases both new and old.
Of course, taking the number 1 spot in the US was Madden 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 to Call of Duty: Modern Warefare, third to Ghost of Tsushima, fourth to Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, and fifth to UFC 4. The top five are undeniably predictable, yet, Cuphead managed 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, seeing Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout takes 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, Madden doesn’t even make the list, with Modern Warfare taking second, Minecraft grabbing third, Ghost of Tsushima hitting fourth, and UFC 4 managing to land in fifth. Cuphead places in the top 10 for a second time, taking the eighth spot, while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt makes a surprising appearance at ninth.
Overall, it seems like an unpredictable month for Sony, who’s decision to make Fall Guys a 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 if Madden, Ghost of Tsushima, and Call of Duty managed to beat it out in the US. It’ll be interesting to discover which games excel during September, with this month seeing the release of Mafia: The Definitive Edition alongside the already released Marvel’s Avengers and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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