Battlefield 6 Dominates Steam Paid Charts
The highly anticipated Battlefield 6 has made a significant impact on the Steam charts, with its pre-orders climbing to the number one spot among paid games for the week of August 5th to 12th. This impressive debut pushed aside Grounded 2, which had briefly held the top position, following a similar pattern to Killing Floor 3 by not staying at the peak for more than a week. Meanwhile, Counter-Strike 2 continues its unparalleled reign, securing the top spot in the overall Steam chart for the tenth consecutive week.
Top Performers and New Peaks
The latest Steam data reveals exciting movements and new peak concurrent player counts for several titles. The week saw a surge in activity for both new and established games. Here's a look at the projects that either updated or set new peak concurrent player records:
- PEAK – 135,536 players
- Mafia: The Old Country – 35,247 players
- Guntouchables – 16,284 players
- Tiny Bookshop – 4,748 players
- Fischer’s Fishing Journey – 3,900 players
- Whisper Mountain Outbreak – 2,039 players
- Is This Seat Taken? – 1,713 players
Steam's Top 10 by Revenue
The chart for top-selling paid products showed considerable shifts, highlighting player interest in upcoming titles and enduring favorites:
- 1. Battlefield 6 (previously #2)
- 2. Mafia: The Old Country (a massive leap from #20)
- 3. Steam Deck (maintained a strong position at #3)
- 4. Cyberpunk 2077 (climbed from #10)
- 5. PEAK (moved up from #6)
- 6. Rust (jumped from #13)
- 7. Street Fighter 6 (rose from #11)
- 8. Dead by Daylight (slipped from #5)
- 9. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (a significant rise from #41)
- 10. Grounded 2 (fell from its #1 spot)
When considering all products, including free-to-play titles, the overall top 10 by revenue continues to be led by Valve's popular shooter:
- 1. Counter-Strike 2 (Free-to-play)
- 2. Battlefield 6
- 3. Mafia: The Old Country
- 4. Steam Deck
- 5. Cyberpunk 2077
- 6. Marvel Rivals (Free-to-play)
- 7. PEAK
- 8. Apex Legends (Free-to-play)
- 9. Rust
- 10. Street Fighter 6
Current Steam Events and Sales
Gamers can also take advantage of ongoing promotions on Steam. The 4X Strategy Fest has kicked off, offering deals on various grand strategy titles until August 18th. Additionally, a new sale on isometric RPGs has just begun, providing discounts on a wide range of role-playing games, also ending on August 18th. These events offer a great chance for players to discover new favorites or grab titles they've been waiting for at a reduced price.
What This Means for Players
The latest Steam chart data indicates a strong appetite for big-budget releases like Battlefield 6 and Mafia: The Old Country, suggesting high expectations for these upcoming titles. The sustained dominance of free-to-play giants like Counter-Strike 2 and Apex Legends, alongside established games like Rust and Cyberpunk 2077, highlights the ongoing appeal of live-service games and content updates. Players can look forward to competitive new releases and a vibrant ecosystem of popular ongoing titles, complemented by regular sales events to expand their game libraries.
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