The gaming landscape continues to shift as new titles vie for attention. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, the latest data reveals the most popular games in the US ranked by total weekly active users across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam for the week ending January 3.
Fortnite Reigns Supreme
Fortnite has once again claimed the top spot on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Its blend of engaging gameplay and constant updates keeps players coming back, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.
Steam’s Standout: Arc Raiders
On Steam, Arc Raiders emerged as the most popular title, showcasing its appeal among PC gamers. This indicates a strong player engagement that could signal a promising future for the game.
PlayStation Rankings
Here’s how the top games ranked on PS5:
15: Rocket League
14: Apex Legends
13: The Outlast Trials
12: EA Sports College Football 26
11: Battlefield 6
10: WWE 2K25
9: Marvel Rivals
8: Arc Raiders
7: Madden NFL 26
6: Minecraft
5: NBA 2K26
4: Roblox
3: GTA 5 Remastered
2: Call of Duty HQ
1: Fortnite
Xbox and Steam Insights
For Xbox, the rankings were as follows:
15: Mortal Kombat 1
14: Forza Horizon 5
13: Apex Legends
12: Marvel Rivals
11: Rainbow Six Siege
10: Madden NFL 26
9: Rocket League
8: Battlefield 6
7: Arc Raiders
6: NBA 2K26
5: Minecraft
4: Roblox
3: GTA 5 Remastered
2: Call of Duty HQ
1: Fortnite
Steam’s list featured a diverse array of titles:
15: Team Fortress 2
14: Peak
13: War Thunder: World of Planes
12: Deadlock
11: Dota 2
10: Path of Exile 2
9: Baldur’s Gate 3
8: Megabonk
7: Warframe
6: Rocket League
5: Helldivers 2
4: Marvel Rivals
3: Battlefield 6
2: Counter-Strike 2
1: Arc Raiders
As we dive deeper into 2026, the competition among these titles is fierce, with established franchises and new contenders shaping the gaming ecosystem.
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