Cyberpunk 2077 is at No. 3 on Steam thanks to 70% off, ahead of Gears of War: E-Day

The comparison is based on revenue on Steam, not units sold. Cyberpunk 2077 was discounted by 70% in the article, bringing its price down to $17.99.

Gears of War: E-Day had early access on October 1, 2026 for Premium Edition owners. Its worldwide release is scheduled for October 6, 2026.

What happened

Gamerant reported on October 4, 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077 is ranked higher than Gears of War: E-Day in Steam’s global Top Sellers chart. Cyberpunk 2077 sits at No. 3, while Gears of War: E-Day is at No. 8. The publication ties that position directly to the discount on Cyberpunk 2077 and the early sales phase of Gears of War: E-Day.

Steam’s ranking is based on revenue. That means the position does not directly reflect how many copies were sold, especially when an older game like Cyberpunk 2077 is being offered at a 70% discount. In the article, Cyberpunk 2077 is priced at $17.99, while Gears of War: E-Day is presented as a premium release at $69.99. That price gap makes the comparison between the two games highly context-dependent.

According to the article, Cyberpunk 2077 originally launched in December 2020. Gamerant also cites a sales milestone of more than 40 million copies in July 2026. That milestone is used in the piece to illustrate the game’s continued commercial strength, though the underlying source for that figure is not broken out separately in the provided material.

Gears of War: E-Day is described in the same piece as a new release with early access starting on October 1, 2026 for Premium Edition owners. The full worldwide launch is set for October 6, 2026. The article also notes that the game is part of Xbox Game Pass’s October 2026 lineup, adding more commercial context to the release.

Background

Steam’s Top Sellers chart changes constantly and is revenue-based. A steep discount on Cyberpunk 2077 can therefore have a major effect on the ranking, especially alongside a new game that is still near launch. Because the chart is driven by revenue, a lower price with strong traffic or high purchase volume can still outrank a more expensive title with less volume.

The comparison in the article is therefore not just about popularity, but also timing. Cyberpunk 2077 is a December 2020 game being sold at 70% off in October 2026, while Gears of War: E-Day is in the run-up to its full release. One title benefits from a temporary price cut, while the other benefits from launch buzz.

Gears of War: E-Day is presented in the article as a $69.99 premium release and as part of Xbox Game Pass’s October 2026 lineup. That makes the comparison with a discounted older title on Steam especially context-dependent. Its presence in Game Pass may also affect how players approach the game, although the provided material does not specify any exact impact on PC sales.

The ranking is also a snapshot in time. The publication is dated October 4, 2026, while Gears of War: E-Day does not fully launch until October 6, 2026. That means both games’ positions in Steam’s Top Sellers chart could still shift in the days around release. The article does not give a final standing, only a snapshot from a specific day.

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• Gears of War: E-Day peaks at 20,374 concurrent Steam players on first day of early access

Sources

• Gamerant: Cyberpunk 2077 vs. Gears of War: E-Day on Steam’s Top Sellers chart