In a remarkable resurgence, Destiny 2 has re-entered the Steam Top Ten, buoyed by the announcement of exciting new content from developer Bungie. The gaming community is abuzz with anticipation as two expansions loom on the horizon: Edge of Fate, set to debut in July, and the Star Wars-themed Renegades, scheduled for release in December. This surge in interest follows the recent launch of the Rite of the Nine on May 6th, propelling Destiny 2 an impressive 83 places up the rankings week-on-week.
Current Rankings and Trends
Meanwhile, Counter-Strike 2 continues to dominate as the highest-grossing title on Steam. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has slipped one position to third, yet it has managed to outshine its RPG counterpart, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, for the second consecutive week. Bethesda’s classic has seen a decline, dropping four spots to seventh place.
In hardware news, Valve’s Steam Deck remains a strong contender, securing the fourth position on the platform for yet another week. This comes ahead of the anticipated launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15th, which has already garnered significant attention, landing fifth in pre-orders. The pre-purchase interest suggests that PC gamers may be hesitant to embrace the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, which includes this new Doom title—a thought-provoking development in the gaming landscape.
Apex Legends has also made waves, climbing 16 spots to No. 6 thanks to a new season of content that introduces a playable character. Additionally, a sales event from Paradox has revitalized Stellaris, bringing it back into the Top Ten at No. 8, aided by a substantial 75 percent discount.
Other notable movements include Schedule 1, which fell four spots to ninth, while the free-to-play military simulation game War Thunder rounds out the Top Ten once again.
Here is the Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 13th:
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- Destiny 2, Bungie
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler Interactive
- Steam Deck, Valve
- Doom: The Dark Ages, Bethesda (P)
- Apex Legends, EA
- The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda
- Stellaris, Paradox
- Schedule 1, TVGS
- War Thunder, Gaijin
