Sony reveals the top PSN games downloaded in April, with Saros failing to meet expectations.
Sony published the official ranking of the top downloaded games on the PlayStation Store in April 2026. The outcome was unexpected as Saros, a new game from Housemarque, had a less prominent debut than anticipated, despite being a highly-discussed PS5 exclusive for the year.
Saros entered the market at number 11 in the United States/Canada and ranked 17th in Europe for most downloaded PS5 games in April, according to data from the PlayStation Blog. This placement indicates that while the game’s debut was not as strong as some recent releases, it does not necessarily signify failure.
Saros did not perform as well as expected upon its debut on the PS Store.
Saros gained exclusive access to the calendar on April 28 for Digital Deluxe Edition purchasers, with a full release on April 30. This means the game was essentially released in the final days of April.
Returnal, another game by Housemarque, was able to secure the 3rd spot in the United States/Canada and the 4th spot in Europe upon its release on April 30, 2021, making it noteworthy when compared to similar cases.
Sea of Thieves was released on April 30, 2024, for PS5, ranking 3rd in the United States/Canada and 1st in Europe that month. Monster Hunter Wilds came out on February 28, 2025, topping the United States/Canada ranking and securing the 2nd spot in Europe despite being released on the last working day of the month.
Saros’s first release appears to be more reserved, and it is too soon to predict its commercial success. Initial indications on the PS Store suggest that the launch has been slower than expected.
MLB The Show 26 and EA Sports FC 26 are at the forefront.
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In the PS5 games, MLB The Show 26 was the most downloaded game in April in the United States and Canada, while EA Sports FC 26 led in Europe due to the strong football franchise’s historical presence in the European market.
Pragmata had a strong start, ranking second in the USA/Canada and fifth in Europe. Crimson Desert performed well in both regions, securing third place in North America and second in Europe.
Below is the list of the most popular PS5 games downloaded in April.
| # | USA/Canada | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLB The Show 26 | EA Sports FC 26 |
| 2 | Pragmata | Crimson Desert |
| 3 | Crimson Desert | Grand Theft Auto V |
| 4 | NBA 2K26 | Starfield |
| 5 | Starfield | Pragmata |
| 6 | Contents | Minecraft |
| 7 | Grand Theft Auto V | Hades II |
| 8 | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire | Contents |
| 9 | Minecraft | UFC 5 |
| 10 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Resident Evil 4 |
| 11 | Sar | NBA 2K26 |
| 12 | Hades II | Mouse: P.I. For Hire |
| 13 | EA Sports FC 26 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 |
| 14 | Arc Raiders | It Takes Two |
| 15 | EA Sports Madden NFL 26 | Resident Evil 2 |
| 16 | WWE 2K26 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |
| 17 | Resident Evil 4 | Sar |
| 18. | Ready or Not | Forza Horizon 5 |
| 19 | Invincible Vs | No Man’s Sky |
| 20 | Resident Evil Requiem | Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 |
PS4 continues to be mainly focused on older games.
Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the April rankings on PS4 in both the United States/Canada and Europe, demonstrating the ongoing popularity of Rockstar’s game long after its release.
Cooperative games and older titles like Gang Beasts, A Way Out, Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 6, Minecraft, God of War, and Batman: Arkham Knight are popular choices for PS4 players who appreciate discounts and enjoy adding to their game collections.
Below is a list of the most popular PS4 games downloaded in April.
| # | USA/Canada | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
| 2 | Gang Beasts | Gang Beasts |
| 3 | Call of Duty: Black Ops III | A Way Out |
| 4 | Resident Evil 6 | EA Sports FC 26 |
| 5 | Resident Evil 5 | Resident Evil 6 |
| 6 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | Resident Evil 5 |
| 7 | Batman: Arkham Knight | Minecraft |
| 8 | Star Wars Battlefront II | Unravel Two |
| 9 | A Way Out | Grand Theft Auto V |
| 10 | Minecraft | STAR WARS Battlefront II |
| 11 | Mortal Kombat X | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare |
| 12 | Grand Theft Auto V | Call of Duty: Black Ops III |
| 13 | Call of Duty: WWII | Metro Exodus |
| 14 | Cuphead | theHunter: Call of the Wild |
| 15 | Resident Evil | God of War |
| 16 | God of War | Batman: Arkham Knight |
| 17 | Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 | Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection |
| 18. | theHunter: Call of the Wild | Need for Speed Heat |
| 19 | NBA 2K26 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered |
| 20 | Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection | Assassin’s Creed Unity |
Roblox, Fortnite, and Rocket League are the top choices among the free options.
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Roblox was the most popular free game on PS4 and PS5, with Fortnite and Rocket League following close behind. Call of Duty: Warzone ranked 4th in both regions.
The most notable new feature is NTE: Neverness to Everness, ranking 5th in both the United States/Canada and Europe, indicating the game successfully attracted interest in the free-to-play category.
Below is the list of free games ranked.
| # | USA/Canada | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roblox | Roblox |
| 2 | Fortnite | Fortnite |
| 3 | Rocket League | Rocket League |
| 4 | Call of Duty: Warzone | Call of Duty: Warzone |
| 5 | NTE: Neverness to Everness | NTE: Neverness to Everness |
| 6 | Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free Access | eFootball |
| 7 | == sync, corrected by elderman == | The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin |
| 8 | Marvel Rivals | Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free Access |
| 9 | The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | Asphalt Legends |
| 10 | Fall | Fall |
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