"AION 2" Tops Global Steam Sales; "The Outlast Trials" Leads in China
Steam's latest weekly game sales chart shows "AION 2" reaching the global top spot for paid games. "The Outlast Trials" secured the number one position in China, driven by significant price reductions.
Steam, the popular digital distribution platform for video games, has released its weekly sales chart for the period of September 29 to October 6, 2026. The new title "AION 2" has achieved the global number one position for paid game sales for the first time. Concurrently, "The Outlast Trials" claimed the top spot on the Chinese sales chart, a rise attributed to substantial discounts.
The global top 10 list featured a mix of established and newer titles. Following "AION 2" were games such as "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE", "EA SPORTS FC™ 27", "WARDOGS", "Gears of War: E-Day", "Transport Fever 3", "Cyberpunk 2077", "Minecraft Dungeons II", "The Outlast Trials", and "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2". This dynamic indicates ongoing shifts in player engagement and purchasing trends.
In the Chinese market, "The Outlast Trials" dominated sales following a significant price cut. Other notable titles that appeared on the Chinese top 10 included "Cyberpunk 2077", "EA SPORTS FC™ 27", and several racing titles such as "Forza Motorsport" and "Forza Horizon" entries. The list also featured "Stardew Valley", "GTA 5 Enhanced Edition", "Red Dead Redemption 2", and "Ori and the Will of the Wisps".
These weekly sales charts provide valuable insights into consumer preferences and the overall health of the gaming market. While new releases can surge to the top globally, as seen with "AION 2", localized sales events and discounts, like those for "The Outlast Trials" in China, can significantly impact regional market performance.