Last week, no game could dethrone Counter-Strike 2 from the top spot on the Steam charts. Here's how other titles, including Hellblade II, attempted but fell short. However, a new contender has emerged in the form of Street Fighter 6, which has quickly risen to the top of the charts with its massive launch success.
The newest major fighting game release, 'Mortal Kombat 1,' already has a lower player count than Street Fighter 6. This shows the enduring popularity and appeal of the Street Fighter franchise among gamers.
PC continues to be the fastest growing player base in the fighting game community, and that trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. With the release of Street Fighter 6 on Steam, PC players have flocked to the platform to experience the next-gen fighting game.
Steamy in the hot springs - So far, Sony's fledgling PC strategy has seen mixed results. The earlier conversions, like Horizon Zero Dawn and other titles, have not generated as much buzz as Street Fighter 6 on Steam.
Thanks to discounts, some older games have managed to return to the top-selling charts on Steam. However, indie hit Lethal Company still faces tough competition from the likes of Street Fighter 6.
BattleBit Remastered has remained in first place on the Steam Weekly Top Sellers chart, excluding revenue generated from microtransactions. Street Fighter 6 is hot on its heels, though, with a huge launch that has attracted a massive player base.
Street Fighter 6 has had a huge launch, with tons of players trying out the next-gen fighting game experience. Although, we're quite a bit ahead of the curve, we expect to see even more players join in the coming weeks.
After struggling to retain its players after Lightfall, Destiny 2 is going through a major renaissance ahead of The Final Shape's release. However, it still faces tough competition from the likes of Street Fighter 6 on Steam.
The top grossing games on Steam in April 2019, from Sekiro Shadows Die Twice to Risk of Rain 2, have been overshadowed by the massive success of Street Fighter 6. With its launch dominating the charts, it's clear that Street Fighter 6 is the current top contender in the gaming world.
