December is generally a quieter month for new game releases, making it the perfect time to catch up on the major titles that came out in October and November. The standout release last December was Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which made a notable impact on the PlayStation charts for PS5 consoles.
Sony has shared the top downloaded games for December 2023, with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora reaching the eighth spot in the US and Canada. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 claimed the top spot, with other big sports games from EA and 2K Games following closely behind. In Europe, the Avatar game had an even stronger debut, securing fourth place.
Following the release of the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, Grand Theft Auto 5 experienced a surge in popularity across several regions. It ranked as the third-most-downloaded game on PS5 in the US, Canada, and Europe, with similar gains on PS4. Additionally, Fortnite's new Lego mode also gained momentum, pushing the game to the top of the free-to-play charts on PS5 and PS4 worldwide. The Finals, a first-person shooter with a game-show twist, secured second place in the US and Canada. For more information on the top PSN games, see below. Additionally, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and Nobody Saves the World are available as free game downloads for January 2024 for PlayStation Plus members.
Most-downloaded PS5 games in the US and Canada
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Madden NFL 24
Grand Theft Auto 5
NBA 2K24
EA Sports FC 24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
ARK: Survival Ascended
Hogwarts Legacy
God of War Ragnarok
Mortal Kombat 1
UFC 5
Cyberpunk 2077
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Alan Wake 2
The Crew Motorfest
Resident Evil 4
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
NHL 24
Most-downloaded PS5 games in Europe
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
EA Sports FC 24
Grand Theft Auto 5
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Hogwarts Legacy
ARK: Survival Ascended
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Cyberpunk 2077
UFC 5
Alan Wake 2
God of War Ragnarok
Resident Evil 4
The Crew Motorfest
It Takes Two
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
NBA 2K24
F1 23
Elden Ring
Most-downloaded PS4 games in the US and Canada
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Grand Theft Auto 5
Madden NFL 24
NBA 2K24
EA Sports FC 24
Batman: Arkham Knight
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Hogwarts Legacy
Gang Beasts
Need for Speed Heat
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
God of War
The Forest
Star Wars: Battlefront 2
God of War Ragnarök
Rust Console Edition
Red Dead Redemption
NHL 24
Most-downloaded PS4 games in Europe
EA Sports FC 24
Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto 5
Minecraft
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Hogwarts Legacy
The Forest
Need for Speed Heat
Batman: Arkham Knight
Gang Beasts
Battlefield 5
God of War
STAR WARS Battlefront II
Sniper Elite 4
Tekken 7
The Hunter: Call of the Wild
The Last of Us Remastered
CarX Drift Racing Online
Outlast 2
Outlast
Most-downloaded free-to-play PS5 and PS4 games in the US and Canada
Fortnite
The Finals
Roblox
Lego Fortnite
Call of Duty: Warzone
Rocket League
Fall Guys
Fortnite Battle Royale
Apex Legends
Rocket Racing
Most-downloaded free-to-play PS5 and PS4 games in Europe
Fortnite
Roblox
The Finals
Lego Fortnite
Rocket League
Call of Duty: Warzone
Fortnite Battle Royale
Fall Guys
Rocket Racing
The Sims 4
Most-downloaded PlayStation VR2 games in the US and Canada
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
Among Us VR
Beat Saber
Arizona Sunshine 2
Job Simulator
Pavlov
Swordsman VR
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
NFL Pro Era 2
Synapse
Most-downloaded PlayStation VR2 games in Europe
Among Us VR
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
Beat Saber
Arizona Sunshine 2
Job Simulator
Pavlov
Kayak VR: Mirage
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
Crossfire: Sierra Squad
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
Editor's P/S
As a passionate gamer, I am thrilled to see Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora making a significant impact on the PlayStation charts. Ubisoft's latest title has proven its worth by competing with established franchises like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto 5. The game's immersive world and captivating storyline have clearly resonated with players, and I believe it has the potential to become a long-term favorite.
The resurgence of Grand Theft Auto 5 is also exciting to witness. With the highly-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 on the horizon, it's no surprise that players are revisiting the iconic fifth installment. The game's enduring popularity is a testament to its exceptional quality and the enduring appeal of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
