Those Assassin’s Creed, Resident Evil and Death Stranding Ports Have Bombed

High-profile console-to-mobile ports, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Village, and Death Stranding, have failed to achieve commercial success on iOS. Despite being featured prominently in Apple keynotes to showcase the capabilities of high-end hardware, these titles have seen minimal adoption and low conversion rates for their premium price points. Data from industry analysts Appfigures and Appmagic indicate that only a small fraction of downloaders are paying to unlock the full games, with total revenue figures falling significantly short of expectations for AAA releases.

The performance gap between these ports and native mobile games is substantial. For instance, Assassin’s Creed Mirage generated approximately 123,000 downloads and $138,000 in revenue shortly after launch, figures dwarfed by the performance of mobile-native titles. Estimates suggest that for several of these games, the number of paying users ranges from only 5,000 to 34,000. Analysts attribute this underperformance to a fundamental mismatch between the $15–$50 price tags of these ports and the spending habits of mobile gamers, who typically favor lower-priced indie titles or free-to-play models.

Industry experts conclude that these ports serve primarily as marketing tools for Apple to demonstrate device performance rather than as viable commercial products. The high cost of entry acts as a significant barrier, particularly because consumers capable of purchasing flagship devices and expensive games likely already own dedicated consoles or PCs. Consequently, the mobile market remains largely resistant to high-priced, console-quality ports, suggesting that these platforms will continue to operate as distinct ecosystems for the foreseeable future.