Ethan Crossfield 
Cyberpunk 2077 is currently outperforming Gears of War: E-Day on Steam's global Top Sellers chart, giving players an interesting snapshot of PC buying activity ahead of E-Day's full launch. The ranking does not prove that CD Projekt's RPG is selling more copies overall, but it does show how strongly the game continues to attract buyers almost six years after release.
What changed on Steam
As of October 4, Cyberpunk 2077 held third place on Steam's global Top Sellers chart, while Gears of War: E-Day sat in eighth. Steam ranks products by revenue rather than unit sales, so the comparison needs context. Cyberpunk 2077 is available for $17.99 during the Steam Autumn Sale, a 70% reduction, while E-Day's standard price is $69.99.
That difference makes the chart a useful indicator of current revenue momentum, but not a direct sales comparison. A discounted older game can generate substantial demand through a much larger audience, while a new premium release depends on fewer, higher-value purchases. Cyberpunk 2077's position is notable regardless because it places the 2020 RPG above a major first-party Xbox release during its launch period.
Who should pay attention
Players deciding whether to buy Cyberpunk 2077 now have a clear short-term opportunity: the $17.99 Steam price runs through October 8, overlapping with E-Day's October 6 worldwide launch. The discount may be especially relevant for PC users who have been waiting to try CD Projekt's role-playing game after its long period of updates and additional content.
E-Day buyers should interpret the chart more cautiously. Premium Edition owners received early access on October 1, but the full release is scheduled for October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC. The game is also included in the October 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, which may have reduced the number of direct PC purchases. That makes Steam's ranking an incomplete measure of its broader performance.
What comes next for Cyberpunk 2077
The current sale is only one part of Cyberpunk 2077's unusually durable commercial run. CD Projekt confirmed in July 2026 that the game had passed 40 million copies sold. It reached 30 million in November 2024, having added five million copies during the preceding year, and its momentum continued afterward.
That staying power has been supported by a sequence of major improvements and renewed attention. The popularity of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the reception to Update 1.6 helped revive interest, while Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion created another significant boost in 2023. Later releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and modern Macs with Apple M-series chips expanded its reach further.
For now, Cyberpunk 2077's higher Steam position is best viewed as evidence of sustained interest rather than a verdict on E-Day. Its performance does, however, underline how effectively CD Projekt has extended the life of a game that launched in December 2020.
What players should know
- Cyberpunk 2077 ranked third on Steam's global Top Sellers chart on October 4, ahead of E-Day in eighth.
- The chart measures revenue, not copies sold, and the two games have very different prices.
- Cyberpunk 2077 costs $17.99 on Steam through October 8, while E-Day's standard price is $69.99.
- E-Day's full worldwide launch is scheduled for October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
- E-Day's inclusion in October 2026 Xbox Game Pass may affect its direct PC sales.
Expert View
Cyberpunk 2077 leading E-Day on Steam is a meaningful sign of continuing demand, but it should not be treated as a definitive sales contest. The discount, revenue-based ranking, Game Pass availability, and different launch stages all limit the comparison. The stronger conclusion is that CD Projekt has preserved remarkable commercial momentum, while E-Day's wider performance will require more complete launch data.
