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PlayStationhas officially revealed the best-selling PS5 games for May 2025, and half of the top ten are made by various Xbox-owned studios. Although the best-selling games for the month vary depending on the region, titles such asForza Horizon 5,Minecraft, andThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhave dominated the charts and become just some of the most sought-after games on thePlayStation 5.
While plenty of new, triple-A games dominated the PlayStation 5 charts last month,Star Wars Battlefront 2’s unexpected player resurgencehas clearly made an impact, as the 2017 title has soared to the top of the PlayStation 4 charts. Shortly after the overwhelming success ofAndorSeason 2,Star Warsfans around the world joined forces to send a big message to EA: green lightStar Wars Battlefront 3. While some started petitions, most of the community jumped back intoStar Wars Battlefront 2, even breaking the game’s concurrent player count record on Steam for the first time since 2021. The hope is that EA will see the desire for a third game, but so far the studio has yet to comment on the game’s resurgence.
WhileStar Wars Battlefront 2came out as number one in the PlayStation 4 charts for May 2025,Forza Horizon 5took the top spot in both the US and EU for PlayStation 5 titles, according to a recentblog post. Out of the top ten best-selling games for the month, five of them are made by Xbox-owned studios. As already mentioned,Forza Horizon 5came in at number one,Doom: The Dark Agesat number four,The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredat number six,Minecraftat number seven, andCall of Duty: Black Ops 6at number nine. The full list of the top tenbest-selling PlayStation 5 gamesin the US and Canada for May 2025 can be found below.
Here Are the Ten Best-Selling PS5 Games in the US for May 2025
While fans won’t know what comes out on top for June until early next month, the charts are likely to take a significant turn as some big titles are set to release over the next few weeks. The highly anticipatedDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachis set to launch on June 26, but gamers have plenty to dive into before then, includingMindsEyeon June 10,FBC Firebreakon June 17,Rematchon June 19, and many more. Although there are plenty of great games on the way, Hideo Kojima’s next title is undoubtedly the most anticipated of the bunch. Those eager to see more fromDeath Stranding 2will want to check out the premiere event on June 8.
Xbox fans also have plenty to look forward to, as a newXbox Games Showcase will take place on June 8. Although the only confirmed game for the event so far isThe Outer Worlds 2, a recent leak claimed five other massive titles will make an appearance, includingHollow Knight: Silksong,Ninja Gaiden 4,Persona 4 Remake, and more. Of course, gamers should always keep their expectations in check when it comes to big events, but those eager to see what Xbox has in store will need to tune in to the Showcase on Sunday, June 8, at 10 AM PT.
