PUBG quietly sells 4.7 million in 2019 as Fortnite income continues decline – report

The digital market on PC, consoles and cellular has seen declines in participant spending throughout May.

SuperData has revealed in its May report that shopper spending digitally amounted to $8.7 billion throughout PC, consoles, and cellular, a 4% drop in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.

While Fortnite was the most important generator of spending in May on consoles, the game’s income continues to say no. Compared to May final 12 months, Fortnite’s income dropped by 38%, all the way down to $203 throughout all three platforms.

Surprisingly, whereas PUBG didn’t chart on both PC or console, the game continues to promote properly. SuperData estimates round 4.7 million items have been bought to this point this 12 months. Unlike Fortnite and Apex Legends, PUBG is a paid, $30 title, so continued gross sales is an effective signal that gamers have an interest.

Speaking of Apex Legends, the game additionally couldn’t land within the prime ten on PC or console, however this may occasionally change in July when the brand new season kicks off. Fortnite itself noticed a lift due to Season 9, even when it’s trending principally downwards in comparison with its banner efficiency final 12 months.