Games and Numbers: February 25 - March 11, 2026

This bi-weekly industry update provides a snapshot of performance milestones and engagement metrics for major PC and console titles between February 25 and March 11, 2026. The primary purpose of the summary is to track the commercial success and player interest levels of recent releases and upcoming titles, utilizing data from official corporate announcements and public platform statistics.

Recent performance highlights demonstrate significant market traction for established franchises. Resident Evil Requiem achieved a record-breaking launch for its series, selling 5 million copies in under one week. Similarly, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater reached a cumulative sales milestone of 2 million units, building on its initial launch performance from August 2025. In terms of player engagement, Slay the Spire 2 saw a strong Early Access debut on Steam, peaking at over 574,000 concurrent players, while Bungie’s Marathon recorded 88,000 concurrent players on the same platform at launch.

The data also reflects high levels of consumer anticipation for upcoming releases. Crimson Desert has seen a rapid increase in interest, with wishlists growing from 2 million to 3 million in a single month ahead of its March 19 launch. Additionally, the pixel-art title REPLACED has surpassed 850,000 wishlists leading into its April 14 release. These figures underscore the continued importance of wishlist metrics as a primary indicator of pre-launch momentum within the PC and console segments.