In a surprising turn of events, Sea of Thieves has become the top-selling PS5 game last month. Developed by Rare, which is part of Xbox Game Studios—a competitor to Sony—the pirate adventure game has captured the top spot in Europe sales charts and secured a position in the top three in both the US and Canada. As Sea of Thieves sails across platform boundaries, it continues to be a major success story for cross-platform play. Another Xbox Game Studios title, Grounded, has also made a successful debut on PS5.

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Aside from these unexpected leaders, enduring favorites like Grand Theft Auto 5, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, and Helldivers 2 keep dominating the charts, along with the newly released Stellar Blade. For those interested in more than just the game mechanics, Rare's Joachim Coppens has shared insights into the storytelling and world of Sea of Thieves, particularly focusing on Port Merrick.

Which game tops the best-selling charts on PS5?

Sea of Thieves has topped the best-selling charts on the PS5, a notable feat for a game initially developed by Microsoft-owned studio Rare.

Sea of Thieves' journey as a shared-world adventure game began in 2018, and since then, it has fostered a dedicated fan base with its unique pirate-themed gameplay, open-world exploration, and regular content updates. Initially released exclusively for Xbox One and PC, its arrival and success on the PS5 highlight the growing trend of cross-platform gaming and validate the appeal of the high seas adventure to a broad audience.