Sony Testing New Feature Revealing PS5 Player Counts

Sony has seemingly started testing a new PlayStation 5 feature that allows users to see player counts for games like Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, Minecraft, and more.

Sony appears to be in the testing phase for a new feature on the PlayStation 5 that would show player counts for various games including popular titles like Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, and Minecraft. Speculations arose when a YouTuber named Mystic shared a video showcasing a new widget with two tracking options: one for trending titles and the other for top 10 games. The former seems to monitor increases in gameplay hours for specific games, while the latter displays the number of players certain games had in the past week.

While platforms like Steam have been known for their transparency regarding player data, with some games even offering live player counts, this potential feature would represent a significant shift for PlayStation. As this feature is currently part of a beta test, it remains uncertain whether it will become an official feature for all PS5 users or if it will be abandoned.

The player count tracker has generated interest among fans on social media, as these numbers could provide insights into the popularity of various PS5 titles each week. Notable games and their reported player counts in the last week include: Apex Legends - 1.72 million, Battlefield 6 - 1.51 million, Arc Raiders - 972,000, Fortnite - 14.6 million, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - 4.95 million, Grand Theft Auto 5 - 5.13 million, Minecraft - 4.97 million, and Marvel Rivals - 1.58 million.