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Elden Ring Nightreign Ranks Among May 2025’s Top-5 Revenue-Generating Games per Newzoo; Oblivion Remastered Holds Steady in Top-20 for Revenue and MAU

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Analytics leader Newzoo revealed its May 2025 rankings of highest-earning games and monthly active users (MAU), spotlighting Elden Ring Nightreign’s forceful debut and Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered maintaining steady top-20 performance across both metrics.

Launched May 30, Elden Ring Nightreign secured fourth place in revenue rankings despite its late-month release, trailing only Fortnite (#1), EA Sports FC 25 (#2), and Call of Duty (#3). The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered persisted in the top 20 for consecutive months, while id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages (#9) entered the revenue chart.

Surprise performers included Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (#8), surpassing DOOM in revenue, and Star Wars Battlefront II’s enduring popularity (#15 MAU), outpacing DOOM’s player count. Below are Newzoo’s full findings for PC/console titles in May 2025:

Player Activity Trends

  • Grand Theft Auto V (#4, +1) surged after GTA VI’s May 6 trailer drop broke records with 475M views in 24 hours.
  • Apex Legends (#12, +3) climbed three spots following its May 6 update adding Legend Sparrow and reviving Arena mode.
  • HELLDIVERS 2 (#14, +18) rocketed up charts after May’s weapon customization update and the “Heart of Democracy” event introducing urban combat, cementing its community-driven appeal.
  • Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) (#15, +90) saw veteran players (86% of MAU) return en masse post-Star Wars Day sales, fueling calls for a sequel.
  • DOOM: The Dark Ages (16, new) attracted Xbox-dominated engagement (72% MAU) via Game Pass availability, though critical reception peaked at 86% across platforms.
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Revenue Standouts

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  • ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (#4, new) rebounded from mixed Steam reviews to achieve 80% “Very Positive” status, with ~3.5M copies sold across six markets.
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (#8, +5) defied typical post-launch declines through sustained organic hype and polished execution.
  • DOOM: The Dark Ages (#9, new) saw PlayStation/PC dominate full-game purchases (95%) despite Xbox-led engagement via subscription access.
  • Destiny 2 (#11, +30) secured pre-orders for its July expansion through May’s update-driven momentum.
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (#15, -13) continues satisfying demand for Bethesda’s RPG legacy two months post-launch.
  • FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time (#20, new) surpassed 1M sales with its cozy RPG hybrid format, earning 91% positive Steam reviews.