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Subnautica 2 outpaces Crimson Desert, Slay the Spire 2, and more to become "Steam's fastest-selling 2026 game…
Subnautica 2 has become Steam's fastest-selling game of 2026, selling 4.1 million copies in its first week, with four million of those on Steam. The game has generated $100 million in revenue, with $96 million coming from Steam sales. It is outperforming other major releases like Crimson Desert and Slay the Spire 2 in terms of sales speed.
Nexon Q1 2026: ARC Raiders and MapleStory help to bring record high revenue
Nexon reported a record high first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing 42% year-over-year to ¥152.2 billion ($945 million). The company attributed this success to strong performance from both the MapleStory franchise and the newly released ARC Raiders, which sold 4.6 million units. Future releases include Mabinogi: Mobile, Vindictus: Defying Fate, and several Dungeon Fighter side games.
Forza Horizon 6’s early access rakes in $140 million in its first weekend
Forza Horizon 6's early access generated over $140 million in its first weekend, making it the franchise's most-played game and one of its most profitable launches. The game achieved this success despite its premium early access price point and has garnered significant player engagement and critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals and Japanese setting.
Forza Horizon 6’s early access rakes in $140 million in its first weekend
Forza Horizon 6's early access generated over $140 million in its first weekend, making it the franchise's most-played game and one of its most profitable launches. The game achieved this success despite its premium early access price point and has garnered significant player engagement and critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals and Japanese setting.
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Forza Horizon 6 has generated over $140 million in revenue from its Premium Edition. This figure highlights the strong commercial performance of the game's premium offering.
A Lot Of People Paid A Lot Of Money To Play Forza Horizon 6 Early
Forza Horizon 6 achieved a peak of 172,093 concurrent players on Steam for its Premium Edition early access, suggesting significant revenue generation for Microsoft. While exact total player counts across all platforms are unknown, the Steam numbers alone indicate substantial early sales, with the game also being highly reviewed.
Wemade Earns $5.4 Million from Blockchain in Q1 2026 Revenue
Wemade reported $111 million in consolidated revenue for Q1 2026, with blockchain revenue surging 867% year-on-year to $5.4 million. The company is focusing on service fees from games like Night Crows and Legend of YMIR, leveraging WEMIX tokenomics to drive recurring revenue and expand its ecosystem, with a significant portion of revenue originating from Asian markets.
As smash success Crimson Desert boosts Pearl Abyss revenue by a whopping 419%, company confirms it's thinking about DLC
Pearl Abyss reported a 419% increase in operating revenue for Q1 2026, largely driven by the successful launch of Crimson Desert. The company is considering downloadable content for the game and is also developing DokeV and Plan 8, aiming for a new game release every two to three years.
Crimson Desert har dragit in över 1,6 miljarder kronor
Crimson Desert has generated over 1.6 billion Swedish kronor (266.5 billion won) in revenue, with approximately half coming from PC and the other half from consoles. Developer Pearl Abyss also recently released an update that allows players to ride various animals in the game after gaining their trust.
Crimson Desert DLC teased as Pearl Abyss looks to "broaden the game to the next level" following record quarterly revenue of around $180 million
Pearl Abyss reported record quarterly revenue of approximately $180 million, largely driven by the successful launch of Crimson Desert. The developer is exploring DLC for the game to further expand its market presence and enhance user satisfaction, aiming for eight to ten million sales in 2026.
Crimson Desert Has Already Made $180 Million, And Its Developers Are Just Getting Started
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has generated $180 million in revenue since its March launch, selling 5 million units across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in its first 26 days. The company plans to enhance user satisfaction through continuous updates and is exploring DLC options to expand the game's market presence. Pearl Abyss also provided updates on its other projects, DokeV and Plan 8, aiming for a new game release every two to three years.
Xbox games are making bank on PlayStation
Xbox games generated $667 million in gross revenue by being ported to PlayStation 5, according to a report by Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics. While some titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Sea of Thieves performed exceptionally well, others like Starfield and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition also met sales thresholds. Sony, conversely, is not planning to port more PlayStation 5 games to PC, focusing on single-player exclusives for its console while live-service games will be multiplatform.
Microsoft (MSFT) reports Q3 2026 Xbox content and services revenue decreased 5% year-over-year
Microsoft reported a 5% year-over-year decrease in Xbox content and services revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This was the only mention of Xbox within the company's Q3 earnings release.
"Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Skyrim" help make PC gaming the only platform where over half of revenue is from "games outside the top 20," report says
A Newzoo report indicates that PC gaming is the only platform where over half of revenue, specifically 56% in Western markets for 2025, comes from games outside the top 20, showing increasing diversity and long-tail popularity. While PlayStation and Xbox also see revenue from games outside the top 20, PC demonstrates the greatest growth in this area, suggesting a clearer path to relevance and revenue for less mainstream titles.
GTA Online drar in nära 10 miljoner dollar i veckan
Leaked financial data from Rockstar Games indicates that Grand Theft Auto Online generates approximately $9.59 million weekly, totaling nearly $500 million annually. Red Dead Online has significantly lower earnings, averaging $507,000 per week. The data also reveals PlayStation 5 as the leading platform for active users and revenue, while PC has the fewest players.
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Graveyard Keeper generated over $250,000 following a free giveaway promotion. The article also notes the release of an accolades trailer for Hades II.
Take-Two stock jumps $1 billion after GTA leak as investors learn Rockstar really is making that much money off GTA…
Following a leak of internal data from Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive's stock value surged by over $1 billion. The leaked financial information, suggesting Grand Theft Auto Online generates approximately $8 million weekly, appears to have positively impacted investor confidence.
GTA Online is still making Rockstar Games around $1.3 million per day on average
Grand Theft Auto Online continues to generate significant revenue for Rockstar Games, averaging approximately $1.3 million per day. This income stream allows the company to focus on developing Grand Theft Auto 6 without immediate financial pressure. The data also highlights that PlayStation 5 players contribute the majority of microtransaction revenue, significantly outpacing PC players.
PS5 Already Winning GTA 6 Battle as PlayStation Drives 64% of GTA Online Spend
Data from a Rockstar Games ransom attack indicates that PlayStation platforms, particularly the PlayStation 5, generate 64% of Grand Theft Auto Online's weekly revenue. The live service game accumulates nearly $10 million weekly through Shark Cards and GTA+ memberships. While many players remain on PlayStation 4, the PlayStation 5's user base is nearly double that of the previous generation, suggesting a strong outlook for Grand Theft Auto 6 on Sony's consoles.
GTA 6 PC release remains unconfirmed, but Rockstar leak reveals that could be because GTA Online gets 97% of its cash…
A recent leak from Rockstar Games suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6's PC release may be delayed because Grand Theft Auto Online generates significantly more revenue on consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X than on PC. The leak, which followed a data breach, details alleged weekly earnings, with PC contributing only $264k compared to the PlayStation 5's $4.5 million. Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.
