MONOPOLY GO! Reclaims Mobile Top Spot
MONOPOLY GO! reclaimed its position as the world's top-grossing and most-downloaded mobile game in January 2026. This is a rare feat as January typically lags behind December in revenue, but the skill-based casual game outperformed all competitors to start the year strong.
- In the preceding month, December 2025, MONOPOLY GO! ranked third in global revenue with $108.6 million, trailing competitors *Last War: Survival* and *Roblox*. - The game's developer, Scopely, was acquired by Savvy Games Group for $4.9 billion in July 2023; Savvy is owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. - January's top performance was driven by a partner event with the Wizarding World franchise, as the game's highest-earning months consistently coincide with intellectual property collaborations. - Launched in April 2023, MONOPOLY GO! surpassed $6 billion in lifetime revenue by 2025, achieving this milestone faster than any other mobile game in history. - The game's success came after a lengthy development period, with Scopely spending seven years and $70 million to adapt the classic board game for a mobile free-to-play audience. - The game has been downloaded over 150 million times since its launch. - While the mobile games market as a whole often sees a revenue dip in January after the holidays, the top 10 highest-earning games saw a collective 8% revenue increase in January 2026 compared to the previous month.
