Top 5 3D Realistic Games in South Africa: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the top 3D realistic games in South Africa showcased diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at how these popular titles fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Call of Duty®: Mobile from Activision Publishing, Inc. saw its weekly revenue peak at around $80K in early August, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, closing at approximately $46K. Downloads started at 15.6K in early July but gradually decreased to 9.7K by the end of September. Active users followed a similar pattern, decreasing from 43K to 32.9K throughout the quarter.

Tencent's PUBG MOBILE experienced a varied revenue trend, starting at $25.7K and ending at $19.3K. Weekly downloads saw a significant spike mid-July with 24.8K downloads but later stabilized around 7.2K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 468K and 528K, ending the quarter at 460K.

ReelShort - Short Movie & TV from NewLeaf Publishing showed a consistent performance in revenue, maintaining around $16K to $24K weekly. Downloads were initially high at 28.5K, dipped mid-quarter, and rose again to 21.8K by the end. Active user numbers demonstrated resilience, starting at 55K and reaching 55.4K by late September.

Free Fire by GARENA INTERNATIONAL I PRIVATE LIMITED observed a steady revenue flow, peaking at $13.8K mid-quarter. Downloads showed variability, peaking at 19.3K in mid-September. Active users remained strong, hovering around 175K to 182K throughout the period.

Finally, EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer from Electronic Arts saw its revenue peaking in late September at $15.7K. The game experienced a surge in downloads, reaching 58.2K in late September, while active users climbed from 100K to a notable 167K by the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of the gaming market in South Africa, where performance metrics can fluctuate significantly. For more detailed insights and data, Sensor Tower remains a comprehensive source for market analytics.