Excitement is building as pre-orders for the highly-anticipated RPG Black Myth: Wukong have taken the top spot on Steam’s Top Ten list for the week. Developed by Game Science, this Chinese-themed title is set to launch on August 20th, marking the first time pre-purchasing has been available on Steam.
Steam's Top Ten Shifts
Destiny 2 continues to hold strong in second place, thanks to the recent release of the expansion, The Final Shape. Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 has taken a brief step back to third place, allowing Elden Ring to climb two spots to fourth with the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
Steam Deck hardware has slipped to fifth place, while the visually stunning Unreal Engine 5 shooter Bodycam makes its debut in seventh following its recent release. Dota 2 has dropped to ninth place, and Street Fighter 6 makes a return to the Top Ten with news of upcoming content.
Steam Top Ten for the Week Ending June 11th:
- Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science
- Destiny 2, Bungie
- Counter-Strike 2, Valve
- Elden Ring, Bandai Namco
- Steam Deck, Valve
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Bungie
- Bodycam, Reissad Studio
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Bandai Namco
- Dota 2, Valve
- Street Fighter 6, Capcom
The surge in pre-orders for Black Myth: Wukong is a testament to the growing interest in Chinese-themed titles and their potential to captivate a global audience. As the release date approaches, gamers worldwide are eagerly awaiting to immerse themselves in this epic journey inspired by classic Chinese literature.