CHARTS: Monster Hunter Wilds Secures Third Place in Steam’s Top Grossing Pre-Orders Last Week

Last week’s thrill on Steam was undeniable as pre-orders for the much-anticipated game, Monster Hunter Wilds, secured the third spot among the best-selling titles. With its release slated for February 28th, this move up the ranks hints at a wave of excitement surrounding Capcom’s new addition to its acclaimed action RPG series. Back in 2019, after Monster Hunter World took the gaming world by storm, Capcom revealed that the PC version of the game was a standout performer, further affirming the series’ persistent allure.

Meanwhile, Counter-Strike 2 climbed to reclaim its position at No. 1, continuing its triumphant run atop the charts. Civilization 7 also saw a rise, landing prominently in the second slot. It initially made a splash at No. 3 a day after its February 10th launch, meaning its full potential was still unfolding during the chart’s timeframe. As a point of interest, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 slipped down to fourth as it celebrated crossing the impressive milestone of two million sales. Similarly, Apex Legends made a significant leap, soaring 22 spots to fifth place thanks to a fresh season of content that’s clearly captivated its audience.

Other notable shifts included Valve’s Steam Deck, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Marvel Rivals, each moving down a notch to sixth, seventh, and eighth respectively. The buzz around new releases was palpable with Obsidian’s RPG, Avowed, making its debut at ninth place, and Warframe navigating back into the Top Ten after climbing two spots.

Here’s a glimpse at the Steam Top Ten list for the week concluding on February 18th:

1. Counter-Strike 2 by Valve
2. Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 by 2K Games
3. Monster Hunter Wilds by Capcom (Pre-order)
4. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 by Plaion
5. Apex Legends by EA
6. Steam Deck by Valve
7. PUBG: Battlegrounds by Krafton
8. Marvel Rivals by NetEase
9. Avowed by Obsidian
10. Warframe by Digital Extremes