Sony’s official May 2026 PlayStation Store download charts are out. 007 First Light claims the top spot on both US/Canada and EU PS5 lists, while I Am Cat dominates PS VR2 and Fortnite leads free-to-play.
Sony has published the official PlayStation Store download charts for May 2026, and IO Interactive’s 007 First Light has claimed the number one position on both the US/Canada and EU PS5 lists. Released on 27 May 2026, the James Bond action-adventure sold 1.5 million copies within its first 24 hours and earned an 88/100 Metacritic score on PS5, with 97% of OpenCritic reviewers recommending it.
The monthly PlayStation Store charts cover four categories: PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games, each split into US/Canada and EU regions. May’s lists reveal a strong mix of blockbuster new releases and evergreen titles that refuse to leave the charts.
Why 007 First Light Conquered the Charts So Quickly
IO Interactive, the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman trilogy, delivered its first James Bond game with 007 First Light. The game blends espionage stealth, open-world exploration, and high-octane action in a way that lets players seamlessly switch between silent infiltration and full combat. Patrick Gibson stars as a young Bond earning his 007 status, and critics praised the writing, gameplay variety, and his performance.
The main story runs approximately 15 hours, expanding past 20 hours with MI6 simulation missions and collectibles. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, a Nintendo Switch 2 port is scheduled for Q3 2026. Despite releasing only four days before the end of May, it was enough to top every other game on the Store.
Full PS5 Most Downloaded Games: May 2026
| Rank | US/Canada | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 007 First Light | 007 First Light |
| 2 | LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight |
| 3 | NBA 2K26 | Grand Theft Auto V |
| 4 | MLB The Show 26 | Minecraft |
| 5 | Grand Theft Auto V | NBA 2K26 |
| 6 | Minecraft | Forza Horizon 5 |
| 7 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 |
| 8 | Invincible VS | Crimson Desert |
| 9 | Saros | Mixtape |
| 10 | Crimson Desert | Sea of Thieves |
| 11 | Forza Horizon 5 | Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 |
| 12 | Mortal Kombat 1 | Among Us |
| 13 | EA Sports Madden NFL 26 | Saros |
| 14 | Mixtape | Directive 8020 |
| 15 | Ghost of Yōtei | Resident Evil Requiem |
| 16 | Mortal Kombat 11 | Resident Evil 4 |
| 17 | Content Warning | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |
| 18 | Pragmata | Star Wars Jedi: Survivor |
| 19 | Directive 8020 | EA Sports FC 26 |
| 20 | Sea of Thieves | Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition |
LEGO Batman Secures a Strong Second Place
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by TT Games and released on 22 May 2026, landed second on both US and EU charts. The open-world Gotham adventure received “generally favourable” reviews on Metacritic, and 97% of OpenCritic reviewers recommended it. A Deluxe Edition with 48-hour early access launched on 19 May. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for 18 September 2026.
With LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’s engine powering the experience, the game brings a family-friendly but surprisingly deep Arkham-style open world that has clearly resonated with a wide audience.
Standout New Releases: Saros, Invincible VS, Mixtape, and Directive 8020
Several fresh May launches made strong impressions on the charts:
- Saros (Housemarque, PS5 exclusive, 30 April 2026): The Returnal developer’s latest, a cinematic third-person action game set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, built in Unreal Engine 5. It ranked 9th in the US and 13th in the EU, priced at $69.99.
- Invincible VS (Quarter Up/Skybound, 30 April 2026): A 3v3 tag-team fighter based on the Amazon Prime series, featuring 18 characters and developed by former Killer Instinct team members. It reached 8th in the US.
- Mixtape (Beethoven & Dinosaur / Annapurna Interactive, 7 May 2026): A nostalgic narrative adventure about three teenage friends on their last night together in the mid-90s Pacific Northwest. It charted 14th in the US and 9th in the EU.
- Directive 8020 (Supermassive Games, 12 May 2026): The latest Dark Pictures Anthology entry, a sci-fi horror adventure featuring Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch, with branching storylines and couch co-op for up to five players. It appeared on both regional charts.
- Content Warning (Landfall, console launch April 2026): The viral co-op horror game about filming scary content for “SpöökTube” reached 17th in the US after its console debut.
Evergreen Games That Refuse to Leave the Charts
Once again, a handful of veteran titles maintained their grip on the PS5 top 20. Grand Theft Auto V, which has sold over 215 million copies across all platforms to date, placed 5th in the US and 3rd in the EU. Minecraft continued to ride momentum from the $955-million-grossing Minecraft Movie, sitting 6th (US) and 4th (EU). Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 held 7th in both regions.
In Europe, Forza Horizon 5 reached 6th place, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt climbed to 17th, and Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom’s ninth mainline RE title, which shipped 5 million units at launch) sat at 15th alongside Resident Evil 4 at 16th.
PS4 Most Downloaded Games: May 2026
| Rank | US/Canada | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wars Battlefront II | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
| 2 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Star Wars Battlefront II |
| 3 | Devil May Cry HD Collection | Devil May Cry HD Collection |
| 4 | Batman: Arkham Knight | Gang Beasts |
| 5 | Gang Beasts | Batman: Arkham Knight |
| 6 | Call of Duty: Black Ops III | A Way Out |
| 7 | Mortal Kombat X | House Flipper |
| 8 | Minecraft | The Forest |
| 9 | Dying Light | Minecraft |
| 10 | Devil May Cry 4 | Grand Theft Auto V |
On PS4, Star Wars Battlefront II topped the US chart while Red Dead Redemption 2 led in Europe. The Devil May Cry HD Collection placed third in both regions, likely boosted by renewed interest in the franchise following Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition’s presence on the PS5 EU chart. Batman: Arkham Knight also benefited from a halo effect courtesy of the new LEGO Batman release.
PS VR2 Charts: I Am Cat Stealth-Drops to the Top
| Rank | US/Canada | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Cat | I Am Cat |
| 2 | Alien: Rogue Incursion VR | Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition |
| 3 | Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition | Alien: Rogue Incursion VR |
| 4 | Beat Saber | Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition |
| 5 | Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition | Job Simulator |
| 6 | Job Simulator | Beat Saber |
| 7 | Arizona Sunshine 2 | Horizon Call of the Mountain |
| 8 | Among Us 3D: VR | Moss II VR |
| 9 | Moss VR | Arizona Sunshine 2 |
| 10 | Zero Caliber VR | Metro Awakening |
I Am Cat shadow-dropped on the PlayStation Store on 6 May 2026 at $15 and immediately claimed the number one VR2 spot in both regions. Running at a smooth 90 FPS natively, the quirky cat simulator was a surprise hit. Beat Saber, Alien: Rogue Incursion VR, and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge continued their reliable presence on the VR2 charts.
Free-to-Play Downloads: May 2026
| Rank | US/Canada | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortnite | Fortnite |
| 2 | Roblox | NTE: Neverness to Everness |
| 3 | NTE: Neverness to Everness | Roblox |
| 4 | Call of Duty: Warzone | Rocket League |
| 5 | Marvel Rivals | Call of Duty: Warzone |
| 6 | Apex Legends | eFootball |
| 7 | Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege | Asphalt Legends |
| 8 | Rocket League | Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege |
| 9 | Asphalt Legends | Fall Guys |
| 10 | Fall Guys | VALORANT |
Fortnite held the top free-to-play position in both regions, as it does nearly every month. The notable mover is NTE: Neverness to Everness, the supernatural open-world RPG from Hotta Studio (Tower of Fantasy developers) that launched worldwide on 29 April 2026. It placed 2nd in Europe and 3rd in the US, maintaining its strong debut momentum from April. VALORANT cracked the EU top 10 at 10th place, a noteworthy development for Riot’s shooter on console.
How April and May 2026 Charts Compare
In April, Pragmata and MLB The Show 26 led the US PS5 chart while EA Sports FC 26 and Crimson Desert topped Europe. The late-May releases of 007 First Light and LEGO Batman completely reshuffled the upper ranks. Pragmata dropped from 2nd to 18th in the US. On PS VR2, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge lost its April crown to the surprise I Am Cat launch. The free-to-play charts remained stable, with Fortnite, Roblox, and the newly launched NTE occupying the top three in both months.
Questions Players Are Asking
How does Sony determine the PlayStation Store download charts?
Sony compiles the charts based on digital purchases and downloads from the PlayStation Store each calendar month. They are split by region (US/Canada and EU) and by platform (PS5, PS4, PS VR2, free-to-play). Game upgrades and titles bundled with hardware are not counted.
Is 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2?
Not yet. The PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions launched 27 May 2026. A Nintendo Switch 2 port is confirmed for Q3 2026.
Is Saros a PlayStation exclusive?
Yes. Developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Saros is available exclusively on PS5.
What is NTE: Neverness to Everness?
NTE is a free-to-play supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio (a subsidiary of Perfect World Games) using Unreal Engine 5. It launched in China on 23 April 2026 and worldwide on 29 April 2026 for PS5 and PC, with PS5 Pro enhancements including higher resolution and improved volumetric effects.
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