PlayStation and Xbox Players Keep Coming Back to These 10 Live Service Games

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Live service games keep players hooked for years. Some of the most played titles on PlayStation and Xbox are no surprise, but a few might catch you off guard.

Sony and Microsoft revealed the most played live service games on their platforms. This list doesn’t include single-player games or those that had a big launch and faded away. These are games that players return to regularly. The rankings are based on total playtime, showing which games keep people engaged the longest.

Over 70% of US active PS5/XBS players played at least 1 of the top 10 live service games of the month during January.More than 40% of all time spent playing on PS5/XBS in the US during January went to those same top 10 live service games.Source: Circana Player Engagement Tracker

— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2025-02-26T01:22:10.782Z

The games on the list come from different genres. There are shooters, sports games, and even a battle royale or two. Some are free-to-play, while others require a one-time purchase or a subscription. But all of them have one thing in common: they keep players coming back with fresh content, updates, and online competition.

Circana US Player Engagement Tracker – Top 15 Titles by Total Weekly US Players (Not Concurrent) – W/E Feb 15, 2025- Civilization VII reaches 10th on Steam in first full week of release- Monster Hunter: Wilds Open Beta Test 2 helps it stay at number 4 on Steam.

— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2025-02-25T18:44:44.763Z

Here are some of the most popular live-service titles:

  • Call of Duty
  • Fortnite
  • Destiny 2
  • Apex Legends
  • NBA 2K
  • Rocket League
  • Fall Guys

These games show that a strong online mode, regular updates, and a dedicated fanbase are enough to keep people playing for years. Some of these have been around for a decade, proving that if a game keeps evolving, players will stick around.

Whether it’s scoring goals, dropping into battle, or pulling off heists, these are the games PlayStation and Xbox players just can’t quit.

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