Sony has quietly rolled out a beta feature on the PS5 that puts real player data front and center. A new widget in the Welcome Hub now shows weekly player counts for the top games in your region, and the early numbers paint a clear picture: Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the biggest titles on PlayStation more than 12 years after its original release.
The data comes from a test version of the PS5 home screen widget discovered by players and shared widely this week. It ranks the most-played games by weekly active users in the United States and displays exact figures. GTA V on PS5 clocks in at 5.13 million weekly players in the US alone.
The Current US Top Games on PS5
Here is how the leaderboard looks in the current beta snapshot:
- Fortnite — 14.6 million weekly players
- GTA V (PS5) — 5.13 million weekly players
- Minecraft — 4.97 million weekly players
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — 4.95 million weekly players
- Apex Legends — 1.72 million weekly players
- Marvel Rivals — 1.58 million weekly players
- Battlefield 6 — 1.51 million weekly players
- ARC Raiders — 972,000 weekly players
Why These Numbers Matter
Grand Theft Auto V first launched in 2013. Its PS5 version arrived years later as a free upgrade for many owners, yet it continues to pull in millions of weekly players on Sony’s current hardware. The 5.13 million figure is US-only and limited to the PS5 version, making the scale even more impressive when you consider it does not include PS4, Xbox, or PC players.
Earlier leaked data from late 2025 and early 2026 had suggested roughly 3.47 million weekly active users on PS5 globally for GTA Online. The new Sony widget shows a higher US-only number in a more recent period, highlighting just how strong engagement remains on PlayStation in 2026.
A Testament to Rockstar’s Live Service Model
Few games maintain this level of activity over a decade later. GTA Online has received regular updates, new content drops, and quality-of-life improvements that keep longtime players logging in. The consistent player numbers explain why Rockstar has continued supporting the title even as GTA VI development wrapped up.
With GTA VI expected to launch on November 19, 2026, these figures serve as a reminder of the massive installed base and dedicated community Rockstar has built. Many of the players still active in Los Santos today will likely carry that enthusiasm into the next game.
Sony’s Rare Step Toward Transparency
Console makers have traditionally kept detailed player counts private. Sony’s decision to surface this information, even in beta form, gives players and observers a clearer view of what is actually popular on the platform. The widget is currently regional and limited to PS5, but it represents a meaningful shift toward the kind of public data Steam has long provided.
The feature may evolve before a wider rollout, and some popular titles appear to be missing from the current test version. Still, the early data already delivers valuable insight.
The Bottom Line
GTA V is not just surviving in 2026. On PlayStation 5 in the United States, it is thriving. Five million plus weekly players for a 13-year-old game is a remarkable achievement and a strong signal of the franchise’s health heading into its next chapter.
Sony’s new widget did not just confirm what many fans already felt. It put hard numbers behind the staying power of one of gaming’s most enduring titles.
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