Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree beats Black Myth: Wukong: here’s how the Steam ranking changes
The release of Shadow of the Erdtree inevitably changed the face of the Steam ranking, with Elden Ring beating Black Myth: Wukong but also other new features in the top 10.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree beat Black Myth: Wukong , reaching the top of the Steam charts in its launch week: a largely predictable situation, considering the success of the expansion created by FromSoftware and its ability to also drive sales of the game basic.
- Elden Ring
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Steam Decks
- Chained Together
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
- Pax Dei
- Forza Horizon 5
- Final Fantasy 14 Online
- Bodycam
However, this is not the only news of the week: the cooperative action Chained Together debuts in fifth position, while the early access of Pax Dei reaches seventh place and Bodycam drops to the bottom of the top 10.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s Rise
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion of the critically acclaimed Elden Ring. The game was highly anticipated. Since its release, it has received positive reviews. Players love the new storyline, characters, and challenges. The expansion adds depth to the already rich world of Elden Ring. The game’s developer, FromSoftware, has once again proven their ability to create captivating content.
The expansion brings new areas to explore. It introduces new enemies and bosses. Players can find new weapons and armor. There are also new quests and lore to uncover. All these elements contribute to the game’s popularity.
Black Myth: Wukong’s Popularity
Black Myth: Wukong is another highly anticipated game. It is based on the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. The game has stunning graphics and unique gameplay. It features the legendary Monkey King, Wukong, as the main character. Players were eagerly waiting for its release. When it launched, it quickly rose to the top of the Steam charts.
The game offers an immersive experience. It has a rich storyline and challenging combat. Players praised its graphics and attention to detail. However, despite its success, it could not hold the top spot against Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Helldivers 2 out of the charts
Even if by a whisker, Helldivers 2 confirms itself outside the top 10 : the Arrowhead Game Studios shooter occupies eleventh position, up from twelfth place the previous week but still far from its best moments.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree beats Black Myth: Wukong: here’s how the Steam ranking changes
#SteamTopSellers for week of 18 Jun — 25 June 2024 (No F2P):
#1 – ELDEN RING
#2 – ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree
#3 – Black Myth: Wukong
#4 – Steam Deck
#5 – Chained Togetherhttps://t.co/l1VcLaHzpv— SteamDB (@SteamDB) June 25, 2024
Just yesterday, a new Major Order was issued that will take players back to Malevolon Creek : the planet is threatened by the advance of the Automaton and the Helldivers have sacrificed too much to allow the enemy faction to invade it once again.
In general, the feeling is that Helldivers 2 is experiencing a particular moment , with an increasingly evident fracture between old and new players: the former continue to carefully plan their expeditions, the latter seem to pay little attention to these details in favor of immediate action and without too many thoughts.