July's Top Revenue Game Was A Comeback For The Ages — Think College Football

Electronic Arts Inc’s EA EA Sports College Football 25 made a striking debut in July, clinching the No. 1 spot on Newzoo’s overall revenue charts across key markets including the U.S., UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.

This latest installment not only emerged as the best-selling sports game of the month but also secured the top position on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms, GamesIndustry.biz reported.

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The success of EA Sports College Football 25 is noteworthy given its long-awaited return. Its strong performance in revenue is complemented by its solid showing in player engagement, ranking No. 17 for monthly active users.

New Releases And Rankings

July also saw notable new entries. Nexon Co Ltd‘s NEXOF The First Descendant made a significant impact by debuting at No. 5 on the revenue charts. The game attracted 10 million players within a week of its July 2 release, and it ranked No. 13 in terms of monthly active users.

Additionally, Nintendo ADR‘s NTDOY World Champions: NES Edition appeared at No. 17 in revenue, while it topped the charts on the Switch. Luigi's Mansion 3 also experienced a boost, climbing 29 spots on the Switch revenue charts following a price reduction.

Top Performers Remain Strong

Established titles continued to perform well. Fortnite, while dropping to No. 2 in revenue, remained the top game by active users. EA Sports FC 24, Microsoft Corp.’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, 3, and Warzone 2.0, and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc‘s TTWO Grand Theft Auto 5 also maintained strong positions, reflecting their ongoing popularity.

Top 20 Games by Revenue (July 2024):

1. EA Sports College Football 25
2. Fortnite
3. EA Sports FC 24
4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, 3, and Warzone 2.0
5. The First Descendant
6. Elden Ring
7. Grand Theft Auto 5
8. Valorant
9. NBA 2K24
10. Roblox
11. The Sims 4
12. Minecraft
13. League of Legends
14. World of Warcraft
15. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
16. Destiny 2
17. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
18. Overwatch 1 and 2
19. Apex Legends
20. Dead by Daylight

Top 20 Games by Monthly Active Users (July 2024):

1. Fortnite
2. Minecraft
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, 3, and Warzone 2.0
4. Roblox
5. Grand Theft Auto 5
6. EA Sports FC 24
7. Rocket League
8. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
9. Valorant
10. Elden Ring
11. Overwatch 1 and 2
12. The Sims 4
13. The First Descendant
14. Apex Legends
15. Destiny 2
16. NBA 2K24
17. EA Sports College Football 25
18. League of Legends
19. XDefiant
20. Madden NFL 24

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