PS5 shows player count for GTA 5 with new ranking

Sony has rolled out a new widget for the PS5 home screen, which is currently being tested. The feature gives users insight into the most popular games in their region and how many players are playing each game in a given week.

New feature on PS5

The widget not only shows the most played games, but also the exact number of players. This is a welcome addition, given the limited insights the console currently offers. While platforms like Steam share detailed player activity statistics, data on PS5 is usually limited to top sellers and sales figures.

Popular games in the US

An early look at the new feature showed the following top eight most played games in the US this week:

Fortnite: 14.6 million players
Grand Theft Auto 5: 5.13 million players
Minecraft: 4.97 million players
Call of Duty: 4.95 million players
Apex Legends: 1.72 million players
Marvel Rivals: 1.58 million players
Battlefield 6: 1.51 million players
ARC Raiders: 972,000 players

GTA 5’s player count of 5.13 million puts the game firmly in the top three, behind Fortnite and Minecraft.

Changes in player activity

In addition to the weekly player stats, the widget also shows a list of games with a significant week-over-week increase in player numbers. While it does not show the total weekly players for these games, it does offer an idea of which titles may be gaining popularity. This could benefit games that recently received updates or new DLC.

Timeline

2026-05-15: Sony introduces the new widget on the PS5 home screen, a test feature that shows player counts per game.
2026-05-15: The widget reveals that GTA 5 has 5.13 million active players in the US at that time.
2026-05-15: Player counts for other popular titles such as Fortnite (14.6 million) and Minecraft (4.97 million) are also shown.

This new feature may signal a shift in how Sony presents player information and could improve the PS5 user experience.