Controversial PS Plus Game Sees Disappointing Debut Player Count

Black Desert's debut on PS Plus in September 2023 had the lowest player count of any PS Plus Essential game this year, falling 20% lower than the previous lowest-performing debut. The MMO game was overshadowed by strong new releases and a bigger game in the September lineup, Saints Row. The game's age, being a four-year-old PS4 port of a nearly 10-year-old PC game, and the historical underperformance of MMOs on PS Plus may have contributed to its lack of interest. However, it remains to be seen if Black Desert will have any long-term success on the PlayStation Chart.