By Sagar V. Mankar 
Newzoo has unveiled its list of the top 20 PC and console games for November 2024 based on revenue and monthly active users (MAU) across six major markets: the USA, UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France.
Unsurprisingly, the Call of Duty (COD) franchise, including Black Ops and Modern Warfare II & III, dominated the charts, securing the top spot in all six markets. Recent reports from CIRCANA also highlighted COD’s exceptional performance, noting its position as the number-one game in the US market. Year-to-date, COD holds second place, just behind EA Sports College Football 25.
New Releases Shine in the Rankings
Five major new releases made their mark on November’s revenue rankings:
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard (5th place)
- Farming Simulator 25 (6th place)
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (7th place)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (11th place)
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership (13th place)
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Developed by BioWare, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the fourth major installment in the Dragon Age franchise and the sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014). Released on October 31, 2024, across both console and PC platforms, the game quickly topped Steam charts and set a new concurrent player record for BioWare, with over 85,000 players during its opening weekend. Dragon Age: The Veilguard received generally positive reviews from critics and earned nominations for Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards and Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards. It was also one of EA’s most successful single-player launches, surpassing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in concurrent player numbers.
Farming Simulator 25
GIANTS Software’s Farming Simulator 25 landed in 6th place after selling over two million copies worldwide in its first week. On launch day, it recorded an impressive 125,000 concurrent players on Steam, which climbed to 135,000 over the weekend. These numbers make it the franchise’s most successful debut to date. Released on November 12, the game also topped Steam’s Best Sellers chart, showcasing its strong appeal among fans.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl debuted on November 20 and claimed the 7th spot. Despite facing criticism for technical bugs, the game received positive reviews from players, earning high ratings on Steam. The title sold over one million copies within its first two days, reflecting strong anticipation and engagement from fans.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Released on November 19 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 secured the 11th position. Critics praised its improved visuals, new features, and enhanced streaming technology. The game continues to deliver an immersive and realistic simulation experience, solidifying its place in the market.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Nintendo’s Mario & Luigi: Brothership, launched on November 7, took 13th place. The game received widespread praise for its vibrant art style, engaging combat mechanics, and charming story, further cementing the Mario & Luigi series as a fan favorite.
Top 20 Games of November 2024 (All Platforms)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II/III/Warzone/Black Ops 6 [Activision Publishing]
- Fortnite [Epic Games]
- EA Sports FC 25 [Electronic Arts]
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO [Bandai Namco Entertainment]
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard [Electronic Arts]
- Farming Simulator 25 [Giants Software]
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [GSC Game World]
- NBA 2K25 [2K]
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 [Focus Entertainment]
- EA Sports College Football 25 [Electronic Arts]
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [Xbox Game Studios]
- Super Mario Party Jamboree [Nintendo]
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership [Nintendo]
- Metaphor: ReFantazio [Sega]
- EA Sports Madden NFL 25 [Electronic Arts]
- League of Legends [Riot Games]
- The Sims 4 [Electronic Arts]
- Valorant [Riot Games]
- World of Warcraft [Blizzard Entertainment]
- ROBLOX [Roblox]
Platform-Specific Highlights
On PC, Planet Coaster 2 (14th place) and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (15th place) made a notable impact, highlighting Sony’s successful strategy in bringing former PlayStation exclusives to the platform.
For PlayStation, Farming Simulator 25 was the standout title, reaching 8th place on the console’s charts.
On Xbox, Death Stranding climbed to 15th place despite being released five years after its initial launch.
Nintendo Switch saw strong performances from Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2nd place) and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (9th place). Additionally, Kirby and the Forgotten Land made a surprising leap, climbing 233 spots to secure 18th place.
Source: Newzoo