The list of the top 20 games that consumed the most hours of Raptr users on PC in July is here. The Elder Scrolls Online has dropped out of the top 20, Final Fantasy XIV made a leap, WildStar is losing but holding on bravely.
The top 20 list from Raptr is an indicator of the popularity of individual games. Of course, these are not absolute numbers; the program simply reflects the number of hours players spent in the games using the Raptr program. In the absence of other methods to measure these numbers, this list is one of the most important trend indicators in the gaming scene.
Blizzard remains ahead with World of Warcraft and Hearthstone
In July, the three favorites are back at the top. After League of Legends and Dota 2, the MMO giant World of Warcraft follows. The content drought, as players have waited in Azeroth for something new for eleven months, does not stop Raptr users from spending a lot of time in World of Warcraft.
In 7th place is already Hearthstone. In July, the first wings of Naxxrams provided an extra reason to play, even if only in the last weeks of July. This could increase in August, even though the weather actually invites people to switch to tablets. If Hearthstone ever gets the promised Android support, it could affect the PC numbers on Raptr.
Final Fantasy XIV on the fast track, WildStar loses
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is gaining popularity among Raptr users, climbing from rank 16 to 11. July saw the Patch 2.3 which included another important update and a free login weekend. Unlike most other MMOs, there is almost nothing negative to say about FF XIV; it seems to be picking up pace.
For WildStar , many expected a significant drop, and it has occurred. After launching in June, when WildStar started at a strong sixth place, it was clear it wouldn’t stay that high. However, the drop was not as dramatic as expected. It only fell to 13th place – far less than the doomsayers had predicted. Since the Raptr list is based not on player numbers but on hours played, WildStar could very well stabilize at such a value, thanks to its hardcore nature and the fact that it brings new content every month, even with relatively few players. However, the numbers for early August do not seem good.
The Elder Scrolls Online drops out of the top 20, Guild Wars 2 rises slightly
After The Elder Scrolls Online dropped to the bottom of the list in June, it has now fallen out of the top 20. It is ranked 26th. Meanwhile, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim has jumped up 5 places and is back at 14. The assumption is that some online fans have turned back to the now somewhat seasoned Skyrim. It could also be due to a Steam sale of the old game. Major changes are planned for TESO in the coming months, which will surely affect the playtime.
Guild Wars 2 remains almost unchanged at one of the lower ranks in the top 20. A content boost is currently happening with the new season of the Living World, so one might have expected a stronger increase in hours played.
World of Tanks loses steam, Star Wars: The Old Republic makes a comeback
Another game we’re covering that makes it into the list is World of Tanks , which is losing some steam among Raptr users. It has fallen from 11 to 19. Here, other focuses have been set in the last few months with the iOS version Blitz and the version for Xbox 360. Now, however, a new Patch 9.2 has been released for PC, which brought a new feature with the fortifications.
Just back in the list is Star Wars: The Old Republic . The game rose from 22 back into the greener pastures of the top 20. Here, too, a larger expansion is expected soon is on the way. It will be interesting to see how this will reflect in the Raptr numbers.
You can read about which PC titles more than 20 million active Raptr users were occupied with in June here.
