Top Games By Copies Sold in July 2025

In July 2025, College Football 26 (released on July 11) emerged as the best-selling game on PlayStation, achieving 1.3 million copies sold and generating $73.4 million in revenue. By early August, total PS5 sales reached 1.4 million copies. While this performance is strong, it is approximately one‑third the rate of College Football 25, which had surpassed 4 million sales by the same time in the previous year.

The slowdown reflects reduced novelty, given that CF 25 marked the franchise’s return after more than a decade. Despite that, CF 26 has sold more on PlayStation than Madden 25, which has reached 1.2 million units despite being available on both PS4 and PS5. The deluxe edition of CF 26, available only digitally, contributed to a notably low physical copy share of 5 percent.

College Football 26 Makes Over $73 Million

Ready or Not Makes $40 Million in Revenue

Ready or Not, a hardcore SWAT shooter developed by VOID Interactive and originally released on PC in 2023, was ported to PS5 in July and sold 1 million copies, earning over $40 million in revenue. The game’s realistic tactical gameplay appears to have resonated with console audiences, offering a contrast to the trend towards visually stylized shooters.

While the console release’s success was notable, it triggered controversy among PC users who protested changes to the PC version via review bombing on Steam. Despite the criticism, daily active user figures for the PC version have reached record highs, suggesting that vocal opposition represents a minority of players.

Top Games By Copies Sold in July 2025

Familiar Franchises and Xbox Games Secure Top 5

Positioned third in July’s PlayStation rankings, EA FC 25 sold 908,000 copies, fueled by a price reduction to $15 on the PlayStation Store. This promotion helped maintain its position as one of the best sellers, with anticipation of further price drops before the release of FC 26. Fourth place was occupied by Minecraft, which sold 494,000 copies across platforms in July. Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang paid dividends as Minecraft continues to demonstrate long-term popularity.

The fifth spot went to Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, where a mid‑month price cut from $60 to $45 prompted 399,000 copies sold. To date, the game has sold 3.6 million copies on PlayStation, generating $164.2 million in revenue - of which Microsoft retains $114.9 million, and Sony receives $49.3 million. These results illustrate Xbox’s growing reliance on third-party publishing amid saturating Game Pass subscription growth.

Top Games By Copies Sold in July 2025

Death Stranding 2 Hits 1 Million Copies

Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2 added 372,000 PS5 sales in July, bringing its total to 1.1 million copies. Approximately 65 percent of these sales were digital. Revenue has surpassed $60 million. User engagement appears strong: roughly 75 percent of players have played more than 20 hours, and 34 percent have exceeded 50 hours. Despite early speculation likening its trajectory to Alan Wake 2, data indicates DS2 is selling three times faster on PS5 and is retaining players more consistently. Additionally, nearly one in five PS5 players of Alan Wake 2 have also played Death Stranding 2, suggesting crossover appeal among fans of auteur‑led games.

Top Games By Copies Sold in July 2025

GTA V vs GTA 6 Pricing Debate

Grand Theft Auto V maintained momentum in July, selling 358,000 copies and reinforcing its enduring popularity on PlayStation. Persistent interest in GTA 6 has brought renewed attention to pricing speculation. Despite online debate suggesting a potential $100 base price, there is no indication from official or credible sources that GTA 6 will launch at that price point.

Rematch, WUCHANG and Expedition 33 Excel

Despite pressure from bigger brands, newer titles achieved notable success. Rematch continued to climb, selling 308,000 PS5 copies in July. The title benefits from crossover appeal with Rocket League and EA FC player bases and grows exposure through Twitch visibility. This performance complements its 1.6 million sales on Steam.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, a souls‑like game, debuted at ninth place with 291,000 copies sold on PS5 within its first week. Total PS5 sales have reached 326,000, with 660,000 units sold on Steam. Despite concerns about optimisation, WUCHANG is outperforming peers in the genre. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn‑based RPG, sold 172,000 copies in July. Since its April launch, it has achieved 1.5 million sales on PS5 and 2.4 million on Steam, outpacing many longtime JRPG franchises.

Top Games By Copies Sold in July 2025

Outlook and Market Implications

July’s PlayStation sales show a balance between established franchises, successful ports, and rising independent IPs. EA and Xbox titles retained strong positions, supported by price promotions and cross‑platform strategies. At the same time, games like Death Stranding 2, WUCHANG, and Rematch demonstrate that immersive, narrative‑driven experiences continue to attract dedicated audiences.

Upcoming sales data for Gears Reloaded on PS5 and Helldivers 2 on Xbox is expected later in August, which may further illustrate broader market movements and the influence of publisher strategy. Here is a list of all the games mentioned in the article, in the order they appear: