Epic Games' Year in Review highlighted that the top five games in 2024 on the Epic Games Store were all previously released titles, with the exception of Grand Theft Auto 5. The report emphasized a concerning trend where older games are overshadowing new ones, with 61% of gaming time in 2023 devoted to titles six years old or more. Only four out of the twenty leading games were released in 2024, indicating that established franchises continue to have stronger player engagement than new entries.
The top five games on the Epic Games Store in 2024 are all free-to-play, reflecting a trend where older titles continue to dominate player engagement.
In 2023, games released six years ago or more accounted for 61% of gaming time, showcasing a 'black hole' effect on newer releases.
Epic's Year in Review revealed that only four out of the twenty top games had been released in 2024, illustrating the dominance of established titles.
Ryan Rigney noted that five older games collectively had more playtime than every game released in 2022 and 2023 combined, pointing to skewed engagement.
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