Fortnite is the most played game across PlayStation and Xbox in 2026, averaging an estimated 47.9 million monthly active users, according to new figures from Alinea Analytics. Minecraft, Roblox, Grand Theft Auto V and Rocket League complete the top five, while Call of Duty does not appear among the leading titles.
The estimates were published on November 10, 2026, by Alinea Analytics analyst Rhys Elliott, who examined average monthly active users across PlayStation and Xbox from January through October. The research also explores how the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI could affect player engagement across established multiplayer games.
Fortnite holds a substantial lead over every other title, attracting nearly twice as many monthly users as second-place Minecraft.
Alinea Analytics estimates the five most played games across both console platforms during the period as follows:
– Fortnite — 47.9 million average monthly active users
– Minecraft — 24.2 million
– Roblox — 22.9 million
– Grand Theft Auto V — 22.8 million
– Rocket League — 20.6 million
The figures represent estimated monthly active users rather than game sales, simultaneous player counts or officially disclosed platform statistics. They also exclude PC, mobile and Nintendo platforms, meaning the rankings should not be interpreted as worldwide player totals.
PlayStation accounts for the majority of estimated users across all five games. Approximately 72.3% of Fortnite’s console audience plays on PlayStation, compared with 67.1% for Roblox and 55.1% for Minecraft.
Grand Theft Auto V has an even stronger PlayStation presence, with an estimated 83.8% of its combined PlayStation and Xbox monthly audience using Sony’s consoles. Rocket League’s PlayStation share stands at approximately 73.2%.
Minecraft shows a more balanced distribution between the two platforms, with Alinea identifying Xbox Game Pass as a contributing factor to its Xbox audience.
The absence of Call of Duty from the top five is particularly notable given the franchise’s longstanding popularity on both platforms. However, the published ranking does not establish Call of Duty’s exact position or monthly audience, and it should not be interpreted as evidence that the franchise has experienced a specific decline.
Recent comparisons have also highlighted differences in engagement between individual Call of Duty releases. Modern Warfare 4's launch-week engagement trailed Black Ops 7 on PlayStation and Xbox, according to Circana data, although it performed better on Steam.
Beyond the rankings, Alinea Analytics examined how frequently players of the leading console games also play Grand Theft Auto V within the same month.
The analysis estimates that between 15% and 20% of Fortnite’s monthly console audience also plays GTA V. Minecraft has approximately 20% overlap, while Roblox records the highest reported crossover among the other leading titles, at 20% to 25%.
Rocket League has a smaller overlap of approximately 15%, suggesting that its existing audience shares fewer monthly players with GTA V than Roblox or Minecraft.
These figures provide context for the potential competition facing established games when Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026.
Rockstar’s upcoming release has already generated significant commercial interest, with GTA 6 digital preorders estimated at $751 million in a separate Sensor Tower analysis.
However, overlap with GTA V does not establish how many players will purchase GTA 6 or stop playing other games. The figures identify shared audiences rather than predict individual purchasing decisions.
Elliott expects the launch to produce an initial reduction in daily active users across several established multiplayer games, followed by a recovery as players return to their regular titles and ongoing content updates.
The longer-term effect remains uncertain, particularly for GTA Online, where the relationship between the existing experience and GTA 6’s eventual online offering could influence player retention.
For Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft and Rocket League, the estimates illustrate the strength of their existing console audiences heading into Rockstar’s next major release. Despite the arrival of newer games throughout 2026, all five leading titles remain established releases with substantial monthly player bases.
