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Cyberpunk 2077 Officially Beats Gears of War: E-Day on Steam’s Top Sellers Chart
Cyberpunk 2077 just climbed above Gears of War: E-Day on Steam’s global Top Sellers chart, putting CD Projekt Red’s nearly six-year-old RPG ahead of one of Xbox’s biggest first-party launches during its own release window.
As of October 4, Steam’s official Top Sellers chart has Cyberpunk 2077 sitting at number three overall, with Gears of War: E-Day at number eight.
Why the Numbers Favor Cyberpunk 2077
The chart measures revenue, not raw unit sales, which makes the comparison more interesting given the price gap between the two games. Cyberpunk 2077 is currently 70% off at $17.99, while Gears of War: E-Day carries its standard $69.99 price tag, meaning CDPR’s RPG is outselling a full-price day-one Xbox release at a fraction of the cost per copy.
That price difference also means the ranking shouldn’t be read as proof that Gears of War: E-Day is underperforming. It’s simply a sign of how much revenue a steep discount can generate for a catalog title with a large existing audience, something Cyberpunk 2077 has repeatedly demonstrated since its rocky 2020 launch.
Gears of War: E-Day Is Still Having a Strong Debut
Despite sitting behind Cyberpunk 2077 on the sales chart, Gears of War: E-Day’s launch window has been genuinely strong by its own franchise standards. The game entered Early Access on October 1 for Premium Edition owners and qualifying Game Pass subscribers, ahead of its full worldwide launch on October 6 across Xbox Series X|S and PC.
During that Early Access window, E-Day hit 20,374 concurrent players on Steam, more than doubling Gears 5’s previous franchise record of 10,196. Reviews have landed mostly positive too, with players praising the game’s modernized movement and the series’ signature weighty gunplay, pushing its Steam review rating to Very Positive territory.
A Familiar Pattern for Cyberpunk 2077
This isn’t an isolated spike. Cyberpunk 2077 has shown a consistent ability to climb sales and player-count charts years after release, whether through seasonal sales, anime tie-ins, or crossover events. The game’s long tail has become something of a running story in itself, with CD Projekt Red continuing to find new ways to bring players back nearly six years after a launch that was, by the studio’s own admission, rocky at best.
For context on the rest of Cyberpunk 2077’s current momentum, our Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 release date coverage breaks down the Netflix anime sequel that’s been driving additional interest in the base game this month.
FAQ
Is Cyberpunk 2077 currently ranked above Gears of War: E-Day on Steam?
Yes. As of October 4, 2026, Cyberpunk 2077 sits at number three on Steam’s global Top Sellers chart, with Gears of War: E-Day at number eight.
Why is Cyberpunk 2077 outselling Gears of War: E-Day in revenue?
Cyberpunk 2077 is currently 70% off at $17.99, compared to E-Day’s full $69.99 price. The Top Sellers chart measures revenue, so a steep discount combined with a large existing player base can outperform a full-price new release.
Does this mean Gears of War: E-Day is struggling?
No. E-Day set a new franchise record with 20,374 concurrent Steam players during Early Access, more than double Gears 5’s previous peak, and reviews have been largely positive.
When does Gears of War: E-Day fully launch?
Gears of War: E-Day’s full worldwide launch is October 6, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S and PC, following Early Access that began October 1 for Premium Edition owners and qualifying Game Pass subscribers.
Why does Cyberpunk 2077 keep topping sales charts years after launch?
The game has repeatedly seen sales and player spikes tied to discounts, anime crossovers, and collaborations, a pattern that continued with its recent Wuthering Waves tie-in and the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime.