Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 burst into Steam's top sales. Several days before release

The game soared to first place on Steam by revenue, surpassing PUBG: Battlegrounds and Dota 2 even before its official release on October 23.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 took first place in the global Steam revenue ranking several days before its official release, climbing 65 positions in seven days.

The shooter from Infinity Ward currently holds the top spot, displacing PUBG: Battlegrounds and Dota 2, which are distributed under a free-to-play model.

The game has 91% positive reviews after 2800 ratings.

The surge in interest may be related to the approaching release and early access, which began on October 16. The full release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for October 23, 2026.