Gamescom 2026 concluded with a massive digital footprint, drawing 368,000 attendees and generating 78 million views for Opening Night Live. This scale sets the stage for understanding which titles captured the most attention from buyers. The event highlighted a clear shift in wishlist momentum, with established franchises and new IP competing for early adopter interest.
Invoke Studios dungeon crawler secures 375,000 new wishlists
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons by Invoke Studios emerged as the top full game on Steam wishlists. The title secured 375,000 new wishlists during the tracking period. This performance placed it ahead of other major releases in the full game category. The high wishlist volume for Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons indicates significant player interest in dungeon crawler mechanics.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, led overall Steam wishlist gains with 451,000 new wishlists. GameDiscoverCo’s tracker excludes DLC and expansions from its full game rankings. This exclusion allows Warlock to claim the top spot among new releases. The base game for The Witcher 3 has sold approximately 66 million copies, demonstrating the enduring power of its IP.
NetEase’s Ananta and Paradox Interactive’s LEGO Skylines rounded out the top three wishlist gainers. These titles show diverse interests among the gaming audience. The data reflects a healthy mix of established brands and fresh concepts. Buyers are actively adding a wide range of genres to their lists.
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