January PlayStation Sales Report: 2026

The January 2026 PlayStation sales analysis highlights a market defined by the dominance of annual sports franchises, the sustained performance of legacy intellectual property, and the successful transition of casual players to the current hardware generation. The data indicates that sports titles remain a primary driver of volume, with EA Sports FC 26 leading the market by selling nearly 2 million copies on PlayStation in January, bolstered by significant promotional discounting.

A key finding is the accelerating adoption of the PlayStation 5 among sports gamers. Approximately 86% of FC 26 players are on PS5, a notable increase from the 73% observed for its predecessor, suggesting that casual holdouts are finally migrating from the PS4. While Europe remains the primary market for soccer titles, U.S.-centric sports games like NBA 2K26, Madden 26, and MLB The Show 25 continue to command high domestic player shares.

Beyond sports, the report identifies strong performance in evergreen titles and new releases. Minecraft maintained high engagement, selling 964,000 copies, while ARC Raiders continued its momentum with 938,000 units sold. First-party titles also demonstrated resilience; Ghost of Yotei achieved 256,000 units in January, bringing its cumulative total to 4 million copies and validating its commercial success despite external market skepticism. Additionally, Forza Horizon 5 reached a $300 million lifetime revenue milestone on PS5, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 surpassed $1.1 billion in total revenue. These figures underscore the continued value of high-profile exclusives as hardware drivers, even as publishers increasingly leverage multi-platform strategies and aggressive pricing to maximize lifetime value in a competitive landscape.