Elden Ring Nightreign Ranks Among May 2025’s Top 5 Revenue-Generating Games, Newzoo Reports, While Oblivion Remastered Holds Steady in Top 20 for Revenue and Monthly Active Users

The recent report by Newzoo highlights the top-performing video games worldwide based on revenue and monthly active users (MAU) for May 2025. Among the notable performances, “Elden Ring: Nightreign”demonstrated an impressive start, while “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered”from Bethesda continues to secure a spot in the top 20 rankings across both metrics.

“Elden Ring: Nightreign”made its debut on May 30, just before the end of the month, yet it quickly climbed to the fourth position in revenue generation. Leading the charts were the usual heavyweights: “Fortnite, ”which retained the top spot, followed by “EA Sports FC 25″and “Call of Duty”in second and third places, respectively.

In a consistent performance, “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered”has now spent two consecutive months within the top 20 for both revenue and MAU. Additionally, id Software’s “DOOM: The Dark Ages”emerged as a strong contender, making its way to the ninth position in the revenue rankings.

Other titles of interest in the revenue segment include “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, ”which outperformed “DOOM”in eighth place, while “Star Wars Battlefront II”maintained its momentum, landing at the fifteenth spot in MAU for May 2025. Meanwhile, “DOOM: The Dark Ages”fell slightly behind at sixteenth position.

Engagement Highlights

Grand Theft Auto V (#4, +1): Engagement spiked following the highly anticipated release of GTA VI’s second trailer on May 6, which garnered an astounding 475 million views within the first 24 hours.
Apex Legends (#12, +3): This game rose three positions after introducing a new character, Sparrow, along with the return of the popular 3 vs 3 game mode, Arena, in a content update on May 6.
HELLDIVERS 2 (#14, +18): A significant content update on May 13 introduced fresh weapon customization options, new enemies, and balance changes. The “Heart of Democracy” update on May 20 added urban environments, enriching gameplay and community engagement.
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) (#15, +90): May saw a dramatic rise in player engagement, primarily spurred by an organic community movement and discounts coinciding with Star Wars Day (May 4).Although many new players joined, 86% of the month’s engagement was from returning players, showcasing the loyalty of the game’s fan base.
DOOM: The Dark Ages (#16, new): Upon its launch, it received a positive reception (86% on Steam, 86% Top Critic Average at Open Critic) and drew a large player base, particularly due to its availability on the Xbox Game Pass. Interestingly, 72% of MAU were Xbox users, demonstrating the platform’s significant role in the title’s success.

Revenue Movers and Breakthroughs

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ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (#4, new): Despite mixed reviews on Steam, the game improved to ‘Very Positive’ at 80%, with an estimated 3.5 million copies sold in May. This reflects the fortitude of the ELDEN RING franchise.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (#8, +5): Surprising for a premium title, it gained ground post-release, showcasing the impact of a high-quality game and positive word-of-mouth.
DOOM: The Dark Ages (#9, new): While its ranking is modest, a substantial portion of revenue derived from Xbox Game Pass usage, with over 95% of full game sales occurring on PlayStation and PC (Steam).
Destiny 2 (#11, +30): The announcement of a new paid expansion, available for pre-order on May 6, has enticed players as anticipation builds for the expansion’s launch on July 15.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (#15, -13): Its continued presence in the top 20 reinforces the demand for Bethesda’s fantasy RPG offerings.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time (#20, new): The game garnered ‘Very Positive’ reviews (91% on Steam) and has surpassed one million units sold, showcasing the successful fusion of cozy gameplay with RPG elements.

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