Grounded 2 Takes the Lead, Battlefield 6 Pre-Orders Strong
The latest weekly Steam charts reveal a significant shake-up, with Obsidian Entertainment's backyard survival game, Grounded 2, leading the pack. Entering Early Access, Grounded 2 quickly climbed to the top spot in paid product revenue. This success pushed out last week's strong starter, Killing Floor 3, which has seen a rapid drop from the top ten, alongside Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.
Another major highlight is the impressive performance of Battlefield 6 pre-orders, securing the second position on the paid products chart. This indicates strong player interest for the upcoming shooter.
New Entries and Notable Climbers
Beyond the top two, several other titles made a significant impact on the revenue charts. Titan Quest II, an anticipated action RPG, debuted strongly, showcasing its early appeal among players. The quirky co-op action game Mage Arena, which uniquely requires players to cast spells using a microphone, also made a surprising jump into the top ten from position 22, indicating its unique gameplay has resonated with a wider audience.
Other new entries include Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game, bringing a cozy Middle-earth experience to the charts. Familiar faces like Steam Deck, Dead by Daylight, PEAK, and Ready or Not maintained strong positions, while Cyberpunk 2077 saw a notable resurgence, climbing from 29th to 10th place.
Peak Player Counts Highlight Engagement
The week of July 29 to August 5 also saw several games set new or updated peak concurrent player records, further illustrating player engagement:
- Grounded 2 – 49,836 players
- Titan Quest II – 27,099 players
- Mage Arena – 17,404 players
- Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game – 6,723 players
- Terminull Brigade – 6,219 players
- Keep on Mining! – 3,283 players
- Gatekeeper – 2,946 players
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – 1,606 players
Overall Steam Revenue Leaders
When factoring in free-to-play titles, the overall top 10 revenue chart paints a broader picture of player activity:
- Counter-Strike 2 (Free-to-play)
- Grounded 2
- Battlefield 6
- Steam Deck
- PUBG: Battlegrounds (Free-to-play)
- Titan Quest II
- Dead by Daylight
- PEAK
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Free-to-play)
- Marvel Rivals (Free-to-play)
This week's Steam charts clearly demonstrate a dynamic market where new Early Access titles like Grounded 2 can immediately capture player attention and pre-orders for major franchises like Battlefield 6 remain a strong indicator of future success. The continued presence of popular free-to-play titles also underlines their significant economic impact on the platform, showcasing a diverse range of games appealing to players worldwide.
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