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January Ps Download Leaders: Arc Raiders and Fc 26 Split Regions
Sony has published the PlayStation Store’s top downloads for January across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles in the US/Canada and the EU. Arc Raiders led PS5 in the US/Canada, while EA Sports FC 26 secured first in the EU. On PS4, Red Dead Redemption 2 topped both regions. In VR, Beat Saber and Job Simulator traded places for the regional No. 1 spot. Free-to-play charts were dominated by Fortnite and Roblox, with 2XKO debuting inside the top three.
Ps5 – Regional No. 1S Split Between Arc Raiders and Ea Sports Fc 26
January’s PS5 chart shows differing tastes by region. The US/Canada list was headed by Arc Raiders, followed by Grand Theft Auto V and NBA 2K26. In the EU, EA Sports FC 26 edged out Arc Raiders and Grand Theft Auto V. Sports, live service mainstays, and open-world staples remained prominent throughout both lists.
Ps5 Top Downloads – January (Us/Canada Vs Eu)
Below are the full regional rankings provided by Sony for January’s PS5 downloads.
| US/Canada | EU |
| ARC Raiders | EA SPORTS FC 26 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | ARC Raiders |
| NBA 2K26 | Grand Theft Auto V |
| Minecraft | UFC 5 |
| EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 | Minecraft |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Forza Horizon 5 |
| EA SPORTS FC 26 | It Takes Two |
| UFC 5 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 |
| Forza Horizon 5 | Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora |
| Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | Hogwarts Legacy |
| Battlefield 6 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |
| Fallout 4 | Among Us |
| EA SPORTS College Football 26 | NBA 2K26 |
| Among Us | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| It Takes Two | Battlefield 6 |
| NHL 26 | Fallout 4 |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
| Hogwarts Legacy | The Crew Motorfest |
| Ghost of Yōtei | Split Fiction |
| Mortal Kombat 1 | ARK: Survival Ascended |
Notes: Product names may vary by region – upgrades are not included.
Ps4 – Red Dead Redemption 2 Holds the Top Spot in Both Regions
Legacy favorites stayed strong on PS4. Red Dead Redemption 2 ranked first in the US/Canada and the EU, with a mix of long-running franchises and co-op titles filling out the top positions. The lists reflect ongoing interest in open-world action, story-driven adventures, and party-friendly brawlers.
Ps4 Top Downloads – January (Us/Canada Vs Eu)
The following table shows Sony’s complete PS4 download rankings for January.
| US/Canada | EU |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops III | EA Sports FC 26 |
| Minecraft | A Way Out |
| Batman: Arkham Knight | Minecraft |
| STAR WARS Battlefront II | Grand Theft Auto V |
| Grand Theft Auto V | Batman: Arkham Knight |
| Gang Beasts | The Forest |
| Mortal Kombat X | Unravel Two |
| God of War | God of War |
| A Way Out | Need for Speed Heat |
| Middle-earth: Shadow of War | STAR WARS Battlefront II |
| The Forest | Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition |
| Need for Speed Heat | Kingdom Come: Deliverance |
| theHunter: Call of the Wild | Hogwarts Legacy |
| Fallout 76 | Gang Beasts |
| God of War III Remastered | Middle-earth: Shadow of War |
| Call of Duty: WWII | theHunter: Call of the Wild |
| Cuphead | Mortal Kombat X |
| Bloodborne | Firewatch |
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance | Call of Duty: Black Ops III |
Note: Product names may differ between regions.
Ps Vr2 – Beat Saber and Job Simulator Trade the Top Spot
VR rankings were tight at the top: Beat Saber led in the US/Canada, while Job Simulator took first in the EU. Among Us 3D: VR placed third in both regions, with sci‑fi shooters and narrative experiences rounding out the top ten.
Ps Vr2 Top Downloads – January (Us/Canada Vs Eu)
These are Sony’s PS VR2 top downloads for January. The rankings reflect PlayStation Store purchases only.
| US/Canada | EU |
| Beat Saber | Job Simulator |
| Job Simulator | Beat Saber |
| Among Us 3D: VR | Among Us 3D: VR |
| Alien: Rogue Incursion VR | Metro Awakening |
| Arizona Sunshine Remake | Alien: Rogue Incursion VR |
| Metro Awakening | Horizon Call of the Mountain |
| Swordsman VR | Arizona Sunshine Remake |
| The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners | Flight Simulator Delivery 2025 VR |
| Arizona Sunshine 2 | Swordsman VR |
| Pavlov | Pavlov |
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Note: PlayStation Store purchases only – game upgrades or titles bundled with hardware are not included.
Free-to-Play – Fortnite and Roblox Stay on Top; 2Xko Enters the Podium
Free-to-play charts remained stable at the very top with Fortnite and Roblox leading both regions. Notably, 2XKO debuted inside the top three across the combined PS5 and PS4 free-to-play list, alongside staples like Rocket League and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Free-to-Play Top Downloads – January (Us/Canada Vs Eu)
Full free-to-play rankings for January are listed below.
| US/Canada | EU |
| Fortnite | Fortnite |
| Roblox | Roblox |
| 2XKO | Rocket League |
| Marvel Rivals | Call of Duty: Warzone |
| Highguard | eFootball |
| Rocket League | Arknights: Endfield |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | Where Winds Meet (F2P) |
| Where Winds Meet (F2P) | Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X – Free Access |
| Arknights: Endfield | Asphalt Legends |
| Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X – Free Access | 2XKO |
Why It Matters – a Snapshot of Where Players Spent Time in January
These charts outline what drew the most downloads across regions and platforms – from US survival‑shooter momentum for Arc Raiders to EU’s sports focus with EA Sports FC 26. For players, this is a quick way to spot active communities and trending genres – whether you’re chasing competitive lobbies, co‑op sessions, or a new single‑player world to dive into.
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