In a noteworthy development within the gaming industry, pre-orders for the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 have emerged as the third highest-grossing item on Steam last week. This latest installment in the franchise is poised for release on October 10th, marking a return to the modern warfare aesthetic that fans last experienced in Battlefield 3 and 4. The game was officially unveiled just last week, generating significant excitement among the gaming community.
Steam’s Weekly Revenue Landscape
Leading the revenue charts once again was Counter-Strike 2, which retained its position as the highest-grossing title on Steam for the week. Following closely behind, Grounded 2 from Obsidian made a strong debut in second place after its release on July 29th. Meanwhile, the Steam Deck slipped two spots to fourth place, while PUBG: Battlegrounds also experienced a decline, falling two positions to fifth.
In a noteworthy performance, the action RPG Titan Quest 2 secured the sixth highest-grossing title of the week, following its Early Access launch on August 1st. The game has already sold over 300,000 copies, indicating a warm reception from players.
A significant 60 percent price reduction propelled Dead by Daylight up seven places to seventh, showcasing the impact of strategic pricing on sales. In contrast, Peak experienced a drop of three positions, landing in eighth place. The racing title Umamusume: Pretty Derby fell two spots to ninth, while Marvel Rivals saw a decline of four positions, rounding out the top ten.
Here’s a look at the Steam Top Ten for the week ending August 5th:
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- Grounded 2, Xbox Games Studio
- Battlefield 6, EA (P)
- Steam Deck, Valve
- PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
- Titan Quest 2, Grimlore Games
- Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive
- Peak, Aggro Crab
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Cygames
- Marvel Rivals, NetEase
