Games Released in 2000

2,170 new games debuted in 2000 across 10 platforms, with PlayStation seeing 628 releases. November was the busiest month, with 316 releases. Diablo II was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

January 1 was the busiest single day of 2000 with 69 releases.

69 releases

January 1

44 releases

October 26

38 releases

November 17

36 releases

December 15

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2000 was November, totaling 316 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2000 with 790 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

555 releases

Most popular release in Q1

The Sims

The Sims is a life-building simulation with emphasis on intimate details of individual characters rather than expansion of an entire society or civilization. You are in control of nearly every aspect of the lives of the individuals who make up your chosen population in the neighborhood. Characters are developed from the ground up and you infuse and mold them with personalities, looks, desires, moods, urges, living arrangements, career and personal choices, life styles, and reactions.

Q2 (Apr–Jun)

429 releases

Most popular release in Q2

Diablo II

Like its predecessor, Diablo II is an action role-playing game with dark fantasy and horror themes. The player controls a new hero attempting to stop the destruction unleashed by Diablo's return. The game's 4 acts feature a variety of locations and settings to explore and battle in, as well as an increased cast of characters to play as and interact with. Diablo II had become one of the most popular online games of all time. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II's success include what fans found to be addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and free access to Battle.net.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

535 releases

Most popular release in Q3

Final Fantasy IX

Final Fantasy IX is the ninth main installment in the FF series. The title is a return to the series's roots, with gameplay features and references to the past games featuring throughout, as well as a medieval fantasy setting and cartoonish art style as a break from the sci-fi slant style of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII.

Q4 (Oct–Dec)

790 releases

Most popular release in Q4

Pokémon Crystal Version

Pokemon Crystal is an enhanced version of Pokemon Gold and Silver and a role-playing game played from a top-down perspective. As in the earlier versions, the player explores the Johto region, catches and trains Pokemon, and battles other Trainers in turn-based combat while earning Gym Badges and filling out the Pokedex. Crystal keeps the same core adventure while adding refinements, including the option to play as a female character and animated Pokemon sprites. It retains series staples such as a real-time clock, Pokemon breeding, and trading and battling with other games via a link connection.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 628 new titles in 2000, holding the most releases. The runner up was PC with 547 new titles.

PlayStation628 releases

PC547 releases

Game Boy Color342 releases

Dreamcast245 releases

PlayStation 2108 releases

Nintendo 6499 releases

Mac67 releases

Arcade58 releases

WonderSwan47 releases

Neo Geo Pocket Color44 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in 2000 with 359 titles. Simulator followed closely with 289.

Adventure359

Simulator289

Sport286

Role-playing240

Strategy237

Puzzle221

Racing211

Shooter207

Platform157

Arcade147

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