Once again, there is big news from the PlayStation Store in Japan! The February download charts are out, and Monster Hunter Wilds has taken the top spot for PS5 games.
At this point, we can all agree that it is quite obvious how real the hype is around this game. Monster Hunter Wilds, with its evolved hunting action and immersive experience, is making huge waves. This shows just how excited fans are for the latest installment in the series.
PS5 Top 3 in Japan
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
- Musou / WARRIORS: Abyss

Following closely behind MH Wilds is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, featuring Goro Majima, and Musou Abyss, which blends action with roguelite gameplay.
PS5 Top 3 in USA/Canada
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- NBA 2k25
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
PS4 Standouts
On the PS4 side of Japan, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii also grabbed the #1 spot. Classic favorites like Monster Hunter: World and Bloodborne are still going strong, too.
VR and Free-to-Play
In the PS VR2 category, cyubeVR led the pack. And Apex Legends topped the free-to-play charts.
For a full breakdown of the rankings and to see how titles performed in the US and Canada, check out the official PlayStation Blog post. Use the auto-translate function of your browser to read the content of this blog post in your preferred language.
Monster Hunter Wilds‘ strong showing indicates, once again, that it is currently a major player in the gaming world and probably will be for a long time to come.
And as always, keep your eyes peeled for more updates!