In a noteworthy week for the gaming industry, pre-orders for the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds have surged, securing the title as the second highest grossing item on Steam. As the release date of February 28th approaches, excitement continues to build around this action RPG, which has climbed one position in the rankings.
Steam’s Weekly Performance Highlights
Leading the pack once again is Counter-Strike 2, which maintains its position as the top performer of the week. Meanwhile, Valve’s Steam Deck has made a notable ascent, rising three spots in the rankings. The enduring popularity of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has allowed it to hold steady at No. 4, while PUBG: Battlegrounds has climbed two positions to secure the fifth spot.
New entries are also making waves; Avowed, the latest RPG from Obsidian, debuted at No. 6 following its release on February 18th, moving up three places week-on-week. It has outperformed Marvel Rivals, which has risen one spot to No. 7.
In contrast, Civilization 7 experienced a decline, dropping six places to No. 8 in its third week on the shelves. However, the newly released Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has made a striking entrance, debuting at No. 9 after a remarkable rise of 32 spots since its release on February 20th. Rounding out the Top Ten is Apex Legends from EA.
Here is the Steam Top Ten for the week ending February 25th:
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
- Steam Deck, Valve
- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Plaion
- PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton
- Avowed, Xbox Game Studios
- Marvel Rivals, NetEase
- Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, 2K Games
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
- Apex Legends, EA
