Major gaming sales milestones for Crimson Desert, Marathon, and Death Stranding 2 dominate; Roblox tops playtime charts, Fortnite OG event today, new trailers announced.
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Roblox Overtakes Fortnite as Most-Played Game by Playtime
Roblox became the most-played franchise by playtime, up 52% YoY, surpassing Fortnite (-29% YoY) and Call of Duty (-33% YoY). This shift highlights Roblox's growing dominance in gaming engagement.
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Crimson Desert Sells Over 4 Million Copies in 13 Days
Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert has sold more than 4 million copies since launch, leading to full stock recovery from pre-release dip. The game's rapid success underscores strong market demand for action RPGs.
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Bungie's Marathon Reaches 1.2 Million Sales in Three Weeks
Marathon sold 1.2 million copies post-launch: 800k on Steam, 217k on PS5, 133k on Xbox, generating $55 million revenue. A Forbes source confirmed the figures' accuracy.
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Death Stranding 2 Hits 2 Million Copies Sold
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reached 2 million sales, with 1.6M on PS5 and 425k on Steam, exceeding $150 million revenue. The March 2026 PC release boosted console sales.
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Cairn Climbing Simulator Sells 500,000 Copies in Two Months
The Game Bakers' Cairn has sold over 500,000 copies shortly after launch. Developers announced the milestone, reflecting positive reception for the unique climbing sim.
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MENACE Crosses 250,000 Copies in Early Access
Overhype Studios' MENACE surpassed 250,000 sales in Early Access, available on Game Pass from day one, expanding its audience. This marks strong early performance for the title.
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Nears Early Access with 1.8M Wishlists
The game enters Early Access on April 30 with around 1.8 million Steam wishlists per Gamalytic. High anticipation signals potential blockbuster status.
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Fortnite OG Mini Event Launches Today April 11
Epic Games teases a Fortnite OG Mini Event starting 3 PM ET (12 PM PDT, 8 PM BST), sparking community speculation. Data miners HYPEX and ShiinaBR confirmed timings ahead of Power Hour.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Amasses 1.4 Million Wishlists
Fumi Games' MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has over 1.4 million wishlists across platforms, shared by developers. This wishlist count indicates massive pre-launch hype.
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Sandbox VR Surpasses $300 Million Cumulative Revenue
Sandbox VR hit $300 million revenue, available at 80 global locations with 5 million visitors and 150,000 monthly players. Growth reflects rising VR arcade popularity.
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Announced for 40th Anniversary
New Castlevania trailer reveals gameplay and story for PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC release in 2026, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary. The title promises intense action with bloody combat.
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Alkahest Fantasy Melee Game Trailer Drops
Alkahest announcement trailer showcases powerful melee combat, atmospheric graphics for PS5, Xbox Series, PC. No release date yet, but trailer generates excitement.