The top 10 list reflects the dynamic nature of the global mobile gaming market, with diverse genres and titles catering to a wide range of audiences and preferences.
No.1 Garena Free Fire: Hits 27 Million Downloads
According to Sensor Tower, Garena's "Free Fire," including "Free Fire MAX," topped the global mobile game download chart in March with over 27 million downloads. India led as the game's largest market, contributing 32.3% to the download figures, followed by Indonesia and Brazil with 17.2% and 7.4%, respectively.
Cultural Celebrations Fuel Engagement
The game launched the "Holi Ring" event on March 15th to celebrate the Holi festival in India, featuring new bundles, skins, and content updates. On March 30th, the "Wall Royale" event was introduced in anticipation of Ramadan, offering new themed items and receiving positive feedback in key markets, which led to a spike in both downloads and revenue.
No.2 Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile: Activision Blizzard's Strong Entry
Leveraging its vast publishing experience and the famous Call of Duty IP, Activision Blizzard's new tactical action mobile game "Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile" achieved impressive results in its first month. With over 22 million downloads, it ranked second in download volume and topped the growth charts. India was again the largest market, accounting for 24.6% of downloads, followed by the United States at 15% and Brazil at 6.8%.
Other Top Contenders
The other three games rounding out the Top 5 were "Roblox," Miniclip's "Subway Surfers," and Gametion's "Ludo King."
Global Mobile Game Downloads Surge
In March 2024, global mobile game downloads on the App Store and Google Play reached 4.29 billion, marking an 8.2% month-over-month increase. India was the top downloader with 739 million downloads, accounting for 17.2% of the global total, followed by the United States at 7.9% and Brazil at 7.8%.
NetEase's "Blood Strike": A New Contender Emerges
NetEase's "Blood Strike" achieved remarkable success following its global release on March 21st. The game saw over 6.6 million downloads, a staggering 196% month-over-month increase, landing it in the seventh position on the growth chart.
The game's success in Brazil and Mexico was attributed to over 80% of its downloads coming from organic growth, thanks to its smooth combat mechanics, immersive gameplay experience, and a combination of new passes, skins, content updates, generous benefits, and positive word of mouth.
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