Overview
- For the first time, all top three best-selling PS5 games in Europe and North America for April 2025 originated from Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios.
- The titles included Minecraft, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Forza Horizon 5, showcasing the success of Microsoft's shift to multiplatform publishing.
- Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered became the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. after just one week of release, according to Circana Retail Tracking Service.
- Forza Horizon 5, debuting on PS5 on April 29, quickly climbed to the top spot in Europe and third in the U.S. for April sales.
- This development underscores Microsoft's broader strategy to expand its gaming ecosystem beyond Xbox consoles, reshaping traditional console rivalry.