Metacritic has released its Game Publisher Ranking for 2025, revealing Sega's remarkable rise from ninth to first place, marking its successful return to the top since 2021. This year, Capcom dropped to second, while Aksys Games surged to third position. The rankings are based on ratings from critic reviews of games released in 2024, rather than sales figures or player scores, leading to unexpected placements, such as Ubisoft ranking 18th ahead of other major companies. Sega's strong performance was backed by high-scoring titles including Metaphor: ReFantazio and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.
Sega, with an Average Metascore of 82.9, reclaimed the top spot in Metacritic's Game Publisher Ranking for 2025, outpacing previous leader Capcom.
While sales aren't considered, Metacritic's ranking is based solely on critic reviews, creating an interesting landscape where surprises can emerge.
Aksys Games made an impressive leap to third place, showcasing how varied game quality is influencing rankings regardless of traditional industry powerhouses.
Ubisoft, at number 18, surprisingly outperformed major studios like Electronic Arts and Konami in Metacritic's ranking, illustrating the complexities of the points system.
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