Top-Selling Video Games in Canada: April 2025 Highlights
Circana, along with the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, has unveiled the most popular video games in Canada for April 2025. This list showcases a mix of titles that have captured gamers' attention across various platforms. However, it's important to note that digital sales for Nintendo Switch games are not included, and Xbox sales for MLB The Show are also excluded.
The Standout Titles
Here's a look at the best-selling games in Canada last month:
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
- Forza Horizon 5 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
- Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac)
- Minecraft (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S; Nintendo Switch; PC; iOS; macOS; tvOS)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PS4, PS5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S; PC)
- Split Fiction (PS5; Xbox Series X/S; PC)
- MLB: The Show 25 (PS5; Xbox Series X/S; Nintendo Switch)
- The Last of Us Part II (PS4/ PS5/PC)
- WWE 2K25 (PS4/ PS5/PC/Xbox One/Xbox Series X)
A Canadian Touch
Among these titles are several noteworthy Canadian contributions to gaming culture. For instance,Assassin's Creed Shadows, developed by Ubisoft Quebec is making waves as an action-adventure game set in feudal Japan while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 received support from Beenox based in Quebec City.
Comparing Markets
To provide some context on how these titles stack up against their U.S counterparts for April according to Circana:
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
2.Forza Horizon 5
3.MLB The Show 25
4.Minecraft
5.Assassin's Creed Shadows
6.Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
7.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
8.WWE WK25
9.NBA 2K25
10.PGA Tour 2K25
While both lists share many similarities-aside from a few sports titles-it's interesting to note that PGA Tour 2K25, developed by HB Studios from Lunenburg Nova Scotia made it onto the U.S list but not into Canada's top ten.
Multiplatform Success Stories
One clear trend emerging from both lists is the growing significance of multiplatform releases within gaming today.
Take The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which launched simultaneously on PlayStation and Microsoft consoles-a strategy that's proving effective as seen with its high ranking here.
Similarly,Forza Horizon 5, originally released four years ago on just Microsoft platforms but recently ported to PlayStation this past April continues its strong performance thanks to this expanded availability.
Likewise,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted on Microsoft systems back in December before arriving on PlayStation this month-showing how cross-platform strategies can boost visibility and sales significantly.
In recent times,Xbox has been actively bringing more games over to other platforms rather than sticking solely with exclusives-a move reflecting their understanding that limiting access doesn't align well with current market dynamics where growth is stagnating across consoles.
Media Influence on Sales
April also highlighted how adaptations into other forms of media can impact game sales positively! With both a new Minecraft movie release alongside HBO's second season premiere for The Last Of Us, it was no surprise when corresponding video game versions saw increased interest among players eager to engage further with these franchises they love!
Interestingly enough though one highly praised title didn't make it onto any charts-the turn-based RPG called Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Launched just days before month's end likely hindered its chances despite impressive early word-of-mouth leading up towards two million copies sold within twelve days post-launch!
What Lies Ahead?
Looking forward into May there seems less buzz surrounding new releases compared previous months yet still notable entries like remasters such as Doom: The Dark Ages or Onimusha's sequel promise excitement ahead! It'll be fascinating watching which titles emerge victorious come next month's rankings!
With so much happening lately within gaming industry trends-from multiplatform strategies gaining traction through media tie-ins influencing consumer behavior-it certainly feels like an exciting time ahead filled potential surprises waiting around every corner!
