In Japan’s PlayStation Store, Wuthering Waves has swiftly climbed to the number one spot on the bestseller list. However, it’s important to note that this ranking is based solely on download numbers since the game is free-to-play. It trails slightly behind Genshin Impact in second place, which recently introduced a highly anticipated character named Mavuika.
As a lifelong gamer and long-time resident of Japan, I’ve noticed a consistent trend in the Japanese gaming market that has left me scratching my head for years: the dominance of Nintendo games in the Weekly Famitsu physical sales charts, while PlayStation titles struggle to keep up. It seems that many of my fellow PlayStation owners in Japan are not represented on these charts, leading me to wonder what they’re actually playing! This phenomenon is particularly striking given the popularity of PlayStation consoles and exclusives, such as God of War and The Last of Us, which have garnered critical acclaim worldwide. As someone who has followed the Japanese gaming industry closely for many years, it’s fascinating to observe these trends and try to decipher what they might mean for the future of gaming in Japan.
The solution falls under the category of free-to-play gachas games. Interestingly, Zenless Zone Zero ranks third on the PlayStation Store’s top sellers, following Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves in first and second place respectively. Honkai: Star Rail holds a position towards the bottom at ninth, while Infinity Nikki is found much lower down the list.
Currently, in the United States, Wuthering Waves ranks 14th on the bestseller chart. Notably, popular free-to-play games such as Roblox, Marvel Rivals, and Fortnite are all positioned higher than it.
To be honest, that’s not a poor outcome at all, and although these gacha games may not have quite the same level of international acclaim as they do in Asia, it clearly demonstrates a growing demand for such games on consoles.
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2025-01-04 00:06