In a remarkable display of market dominance, Battlefield 6 has once again secured its position as the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending October 21st. Since its launch on October 10th, the title has captivated gamers, achieving over seven million copies sold and swiftly ascending to the top of the platform’s charts.
Market Movements and New Entrants
Following closely behind is Counter-Strike 2, which continues to hold the second spot, showcasing its enduring popularity among players. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for Arc Raiders, developed by the innovative Embark Studios, which has surged from No. 28 to third place in pre-orders ahead of its release on October 30th. This title is the brainchild of industry veteran Patrick Soderlund, known for his previous work with EA and DICE.
Valve’s Steam Deck hardware remains a strong contender, maintaining its fourth-place ranking. The fantasy adventure game Fellowship from Arc Games made an impressive entry at No. 5 following its release on October 16th. On the same day, another new title, Escape from Duckov, debuted at sixth, adding to the week’s excitement.
In a notable comeback, PUBG: Battlegrounds climbed five spots to seventh place, fueled by a fresh wave of content that has reinvigorated player interest. In contrast, EA Sports FC 26 experienced a decline, dropping five positions to eighth. Meanwhile, Digimon Story Time Stranger slipped four spots to ninth, while the list is rounded out by the latest release from Devolver Digital, Ball x Pit, securing the tenth position.
The Steam Top Ten for the week is as follows:
- Battlefield 6, EA
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- Arc Raiders, Embark Studios
- Steam Deck, Valve
- Fellowship, Arc Games
- Escape from Duckov, Bilibili
- PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
- EA Sports FC 26, EA
- Digimon Story Time Stranger, Bandai Namco
- Ball x Pit, Devolver Digital
