On September 11, 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment released an updated ranking of PlayStation Store downloads, revealing that Riot Games' Valorant claimed the top spot in the free games category in both Japan and the U.S. & Canada.
The official PlayStation blog presented the download results for August, covering five categories: PS5, PS4, PlayStation VR, and others. In the free games section, Valorant emerged as the leader, surpassing popular titles like Zenless Zone Zero, which took second place in Japan, and Apex Legends, which ranked third in both countries.
Top 3 Free Games on PlayStation Store for August 2024:
- VALORANT
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Apex Legends
【#PSStore】2024年8月のダウンロードランキング！
— プレイステーション公式 (@PlayStation_jp) September 14, 2024
PS5®は「西遊記」を題材としたアクションRPG『黒神話：悟空』が第1位！ PS4®は『モンスターハンター：ワールド』が第1位でした。
米国／カナダのランキングもあわせて掲載！
詳しくはこちら⇒ https://t.co/c5eYMoMBhz
（9月11日（水）掲載記事） pic.twitter.com/OQ0yU7rWsI
Valorant is a free-to-play tactical shooter first released on PC in 2020. In August 2024, the game officially debuted on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, driving a significant surge in popularity on these platforms.
Valorant's popularity on consoles is expected to grow further as many influencers have announced upcoming tournaments for console players.
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