Summary
Live-service games are among the most popular for gamers onPlayStationandXboxplatforms, as they continue to top the lists of the most-played titles on those respective consoles. New analysis from Circana alleges that about 40% of playtime from gamers on these consoles is spent in live-service titles among the likes ofFortniteandCall of Duty,among many others.
Many of the most popular live-service games are entirely free to play, such asFortniteand a variety of othercompetitive titles likeOverwatch 2andMarvel Rivals,which is likely a huge contributor to their popularity.
Given this data, it may come as no surprise that live-service titles are some of the most-played on the biggest consoles available, asrecent analysis from Circanaclaims that over 40% of playtime was spent in them. Specifically, the report claims that at least 70% of players on PlayStation and Xbox platforms played one of the top 10 most popular live service games at least once.
Live Service Games Are As Popular As Ever On Consoles
While the reporting did not specify which games specifically contributed the highest amount of live-service player statistics,online games likeGrand Theft Auto 5, Fortnite,andCall of Duty,among various others, consistently top the charts in terms of player numbers. In any case, the live-service model appears to be going strong, though it has shown some signs of turmoil amid several recent layoffs and shutdowns.
Specifically,Marvel Rivalsdeveloper NetEase announced a recent round of layoffs, despite the fact that the game has enjoyed a huge degree of success in the few months since its debut on both consoles and PC. On top of that, Warner Bros.' own takes on the live-service model,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueandMultiVersus, have both failed.
Regardless, this has not stopped live-service games from being popular, aseven among major missteps likeSuicide Squad,there are plenty of massive successes as well, with games likeHelldivers 2continuing to show strong support from fans and the developer.
