In the gaming world, one of the most interesting trends we’re seeing isn’t merely the increasing volume of games being launched each year—which indeed number in the thousands—but how some major titles continue to hold a firm grip on players’ wallets and attention well after their initial release. It’s not only live-service multiplayer games that are achieving this feat. Recent sales data has uncovered that over a third of 2024’s top-selling games, including favorites like Elden Ring, actually debuted years ago. This phenomenon highlights the enduring appeal and replay value of certain blockbuster titles that manage to captivate gamers long beyond their official release date. It seems we’re in an era where game longevity is becoming just as crucial as the launch itself.
