Meanwhile, PokemonLegends: Arceussecures the top spot
The NPD numbers for January 2022 are out, andPokemon Legends: Arceusis the frontrunner of the month. But while Nintendo’s series rises to the top, two ports show why more formerly console-exclusive games are getting PC ports these days.
Monster Hunter: RiseandGod of War (2018)both hit Steam in January; the former on Jan. 12, and the latter on Jan. 14. Both saw pretty significant sales increases in the same month.Riseleapt from 94th on the previous month’s chart to 3rd in January, andGod of Warmoved from 146th to 5th. Not too shabby.
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It’s not an uncommon refrain.Monster Hunter: Worldsaw a second wind in 2018with its later port to PC.Horizon Zero Dawnalso sold well with its PC port, according to Nielsen’s SuperData (viaVGC). So yes, it seems like PC ports are working out well, even if they’re not arriving day-and-date with their console counterparts.
Pokemonhad a good month as well.Arceuscame in at number one, whileBrilliant Diamond/Shining Pearlheld at 11th after a third-place ranking last month. The top games saw a few shake-ups; whileCall of Duty: Vanguardis still sitting high up,Halo Infinitesaw a decent drop-off, as didBattlefield 2042.
On the hardware side, PlayStation 5 is thebest-selling console of the monthin both units and dollars. Xbox Series came in second on both. The Xbox Elite Series 2 was thebest-selling accessoryof the month, however.
