PlayStation Store has officially revealed the top downloaded games for April 2026 across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play categories, with robotic adventures, sports giants, and open-world RPGs leading the month’s biggest winners.
Among the standout performers were Pragmata, Crimson Desert, and NTE: Neverness to Everness, all of which made strong debuts on PlayStation charts.
Here’s everything that topped the PlayStation Store charts in April 2026.
MLB The Show 26 and EA Sports FC 26 Lead PS5 Downloads
On PS5, MLB The Show 26 claimed the number one spot in the US and Canada, while EA Sports FC 26 dominated European downloads.
One of the month’s biggest breakout titles was Pragmata, which landed at number two in North America and cracked the top five in Europe following renewed excitement around the long-awaited sci-fi title.
Meanwhile, Crimson Desert continued building momentum globally, ranking third in the US and second in Europe.
Other major PS5 chart performers included Starfield, Grand Theft Auto V, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Hades II.
The charts also showed strong interest in horror and survival titles, with Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Requiem making appearances.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Still Rules PS4
Despite being years old, Red Dead Redemption 2 once again topped PS4 downloads in both North America and Europe.
The enduring popularity of Rockstar’s western epic continues to dominate PlayStation’s older console generation.
Other consistent performers included Gang Beasts, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Minecraft, and Batman: Arkham Knight.
Several classic Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 titles also continued performing strongly on PS4.
Emmanuel Umahi
Little Nightmares VR Debuts on PS VR2 Charts
On the PS VR2 side, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition led downloads in both regions.
However, one of the month’s most notable debuts was Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, which entered the charts shortly after release.
Other strong VR performers included Beat Saber, Metro Awakening, Alien: Rogue Incursion VR, and Among Us 3D: VR.
NTE: Neverness to Everness Breaks Into Free-to-Play Charts
One of the biggest surprises in April’s charts was the rapid rise of NTE: Neverness to Everness.
The supernatural open-world RPG entered the top five free-to-play downloads in both North America and Europe shortly after launch.
The title joined established giants like Fortnite, Roblox, Rocket League, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin also continued gaining traction among free-to-play players.
April’s PlayStation Store rankings highlight how diverse the current PlayStation ecosystem has become.
From massive sports franchises and long-running live-service titles to new RPGs like Pragmata and NTE: Neverness to Everness, players across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2 continue driving strong engagement across multiple genres heading deeper into 2026.
Louis Eriakha
