New releases in August have propelled PC and console revenue charts, according to data from Newzoo charts

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In August, Newzoo's Top 20 revenue list saw several noteworthy games making their mark. Dominating the console charts at the second spot was EA Sports Madden NFL 27, while House House's collaborative game Big Walk secured third place on PC.

Respawn Entertainment made headlines with the release of Star Wars Zero Company, debuting at number six on PC and twenty on consoles. Additionally, notable titles such as Mortal Shell 2 and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launched on both platforms.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls entered the console market at the 14th position. Meanwhile, Dazed Games' How to Fish and Torn Banner Studios' No More Room in Hell 2 made impressive debuts on PC at nine and nineteen respectively.

Pokémon Pokopia experienced a significant 21-position leap on the console list to reach seventh place, boosted by the release of its Bubbly Basin DLC, marking the first of three planned content updates.

Mert Şahin, a market analyst at Newzoo, pointed out that EA Sports Madden NFL 27 thrived due to its established franchise, whereas Star Wars Zero Company leveraged the global appeal of its IP alongside favorable reviews to gain traction.

Furthermore, Newzoo's monthly active user (MAU) rankings reveal that strategic partnerships and cross-platform offerings have expanded the gaming audience, supplementing traditional updates.

Fortnite remained strong, rising to third in PC MAU standings while keeping its lead on consoles. The game saw a boost from Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, enriched with elements from well-known franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and Kingdom Hearts. Şahin emphasizes this as a testament to Epic's strategy of blending dynamic game development with prominent partnerships in gaming and entertainment.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 climbed to 12th in console MAU rankings, with the imminent premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A promotional suit update inspired by the movie and temporary price cuts encouraged players to return, illustrating how major film releases can reignite interest in related games.

Helldivers 2 made significant jumps on the charts, reaching 19th position on both console and PC, facilitated by its launch on the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium services. This contributed to its rise from 50th to 18th on the PC revenue charts.

Presented exclusively to GamesIndustry.biz, here are the Top 20 PC games by revenue in the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy for August 2026, based on Newzoo's data:

Rank Title
1 Fortnite
2 Valorant
3 Big Walk
4 League of Legends
5 Counter-Strike 2 & Go
6 Star Wars Zero Company
7 World of Warcraft
8 The Sims 4
9 How to Fish
10 Apex Legends
11 Marvel Rivals
12 Overwatch
13 Minecraft
14 Mortal Shell 2
15 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
16 Palworld
17 Escape From Tarkov
18 Helldivers 2
19 No More Room In Hell 2
20 Dead by Daylight

Below are the Top 20 console games by revenue:

Rank Title
1 Fortnite
2 EA Sports Madden NFL 27
3 EA Sports College Football 27
4 EA Sports FC 26
5 Roblox
6 Minecraft
7 Pokémon Pokopia
8 Call of Duty HQ
9 Grand Theft Auto 5
10 Marvel Rivals
11 Apex Legends
12 Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
13 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
14 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
15 Disney Dreamlight Valley
16 NBA 2K26
17 Mortal Shell 2
18 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
19 Halo: Campaign Evolved
20 Star Wars Zero Company
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