EA Sports FC 25 claimed the top spot on Newzoo’s overall revenue charts for September 2024, demonstrating strong performance across all individual consoles. The game made a remarkable debut, landing within the top three across multiple platforms, showcasing EA’s dominance in the sports gaming genre.
Trailing closely behind were NBA 2K25 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, taking second and third place, respectively. Notably, Star Wars: Outlaws climbed three positions to No.6, propelled by its launch on Steam on September 19. Meanwhile, on the individual platform charts, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 led on PC, NBA 2K25 reigned on Xbox, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom claimed the top spot on the Nintendo Switch, also landing at No.5 on the overall revenue list.
The month saw shifts not only in revenue but also in player engagement. EA Sports FC 25 made an impressive debut in the monthly active users (MAU) rankings at No.9, causing EA Sports College Football to slip one position. Meanwhile, God of War: Ragnarok experienced a resurgence, reaching its highest MAU count since December 2023 after its PC release, climbing to No.25.
Significant Position Shifts Across Platforms
Several notable engagement changes occurred across different consoles. EA Sports Madden NFL achieved a meteoric rise on the Xbox charts, surging from No.440 to No.15, signaling renewed interest in the title. Similarly, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 saw a major resurgence on PlayStation, jumping from No.184 to No.18, driven by increased interest of the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
In contrast, Black Myth: Wukong, which led the revenue charts in August, slipped dramatically to No.13, possibly impacted by new high-profile releases. On the engagement side, long-time favorites like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox maintained their grip on the top spots, showcasing the enduring popularity of live-service games.
Revenue Chart Trends for September
The rankings reveal some interesting shifts compared to the previous month. Fortnite fell from No.2 to No.4, as newer releases dominated September. Meanwhile, God of War: Ragnarok shot up from No.91 to No.8, reflecting the success of its PC launch. Other titles, such as World of Warcraft and Valorant, saw slight drops in revenue rankings but remain within the top 20, highlighting their steady performance in competitive and MMO genres.
The Monthly active users charts show similar consistency, with Fortnite holding onto the No.1 spot. Noteworthy entrants include EA Sports FC 25 and NBA 2K25, both debuting in the engagement charts, signaling that these sports titles not only generate revenue but also maintain high player involvement.
These shifts in the charts underscore the impact of major game launches, seasonal events, and cross-platform releases, all of which are shaping the competitive landscape going into the holiday season. As we move into the last quarter of the year, it will be interesting to see whether EA Sports FC 25 and NBA 2K25 maintain their momentum or if new releases disrupt the current standings.
