Crimson Desert Hooks Players, But Path of Exile Still Dominates Playtime – Analyst Reveals Weekly Averages
Fans of Grinding Gear Games are renowned for dedicating significant time to their titles, and new data highlights just how immersive some games can be.
Analyst Matt Piscatella has delved into player statistics, revealing insights into the average time spent by gamers in Pearl Abyss's latest release, Crimson Desert.
According to available data, console players are spending an average of over 20 hours per week in Crimson Desert. However, certain Path of Exile enthusiasts are dedicating even more time, setting a high bar for engagement.
"For the week ending March 28th, Crimson Desert ranked #1 on Xbox for average hours per active user in the U.S. with 20 hours, and #2 on PlayStation with 22 hours, trailing only Path of Exile in this metric."
Matt Piscatella further noted that Crimson Desert also secured a spot in the top 20 for weekly active users in the U.S. across both consoles.
It's important to remember that Circana's data focuses specifically on the U.S. market. It's plausible that player engagement figures for Crimson Desert could vary in other regions, potentially being higher or lower.
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