Global data firm Newzoo's latest report on the top games globally by revenue and monthly active users (MAU) for May 2025 shows just how strong of a start Elden Ring Nightreign had, while Bethesda's return to Cyrodiil with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered firmly remaining in the top-20 games for both revenue and MAU.
Elden Ring Nightreign launched right at the end of May on the 30th, and even though it arrived just before the month was done, it still managed to hit the number four spot on the top-20 games by revenue for May 2025. The only games ahead of it were the live service regulars, with Fortnite in the top spot, EA Sports FC 25 in second and Call of Duty in third.
Meanwhile, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered remains in the top-20 two months in a row, for both MAU and revenue, while the other major release from an Xbox-owned studio, id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages, makes the top-10 revenue list in the number nine spot.
Other notable titles on the revenue list are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which beat DOOM at number eight, and on the MAU list, the hype around Star Wars Battlefront II continues to go strong as it came in at number 15 for May 2025. Also, funnily enough, beating DOOM: The Dark Ages, which came in at number 16.
Here's Newzoo's full report overview for the top games on PC and consoles for May 2025:
Engagement Highlights
- Grand Theft Auto V (#4, +1) saw a jump in engagement following the release of GTA VI’s second trailer on May 6 – the trailer amassed a record-breaking 475 million views across all platforms in the first 24 hours.
- Apex Legends (#12, +3) gained 3 positions as it saw the introduction of a new Legend, Sparrow, and return of a legacy 3 vs 3 game mode – Arena, in a content update released on May 6.
- HELLDIVERS 2 (#14, +18) saw a major content update on May 13 that introduced weapon customization, new enemies and balance adjustments. Moreover, on May 20 the “Heart of Democracy” update introduced urban environments to the game as players are now able to fight on Super Earth itself. The event not only diversifies gameplay but also builds the game’s tradition of turning events into meaningful community moments, driving strong player engagement.
- Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) (#15, +90) experienced a significant surge in player engagement in May, through an organic community rally — highlighting strong and growing demand for a third installment in the series. This uptick followed Star Wars Day (May 4), which was marked by major discounts across all platforms that drew in new players. Despite the influx, 86% of May’s engagement came from returning players, underscoring the dedication and loyalty of the Battlefront II community.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (16, new) launched to very positive reviews (86% on Steam and 86% Top Critic Average on Open Critic) and attracted massive amounts of players thanks to its day one availability on the Game Pass. Xbox users accounted for 72% of MAU, highlighting the platform’s dominant role in its success.
Revenue Movers and Breakthroughs
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- ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (#4, new) launched to mixed Steam reviews but has since managed to claw its way to ‘Very Positive’ at 80%. Our 6-market estimate sits at 3.5 million copies in May. The quick turnaround highlights the resilience of the ELDEN RING IP.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (#8, +5) moves up in the ranking after the release month, which is unusual for a premium title. It’s a showcase of the strength of a high-quality game and continued word-of-mouth marketing.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (#9, new) lands quite low on the list due to a big portion of revenues being tied to The Xbox Game Pass. In contrast to what we observed in the engagement highlights, over 95% of full game sales of the title come from PlayStation and PC (Steam).
- Destiny 2 (#11, +30) announced a new paid ($39.99) expansion which became available for pre-order on May 6. Players enjoy regular events and new game modes as the game ramps up for the release of the expansion on July 15.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (#15, -13) makes it to the top 20 for the second month in a row, showcasing the hunger for a Bethesda fantasy RPG in the gaming community.
- FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time (#20, new) launched to ‘Very Positive’ reviews (91% on Steam) and has already surpassed a million units sold across all platforms according to official communication from the developers. The blend of coziness and RPG elements has landed well with its target audience.
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