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gamescom 2026’s Steam wishlist winners

The Witcher 3 DLC and an open-world anime RPG are the top wishlist winners from gamescom 2026.

By · Published September 4, 2026 at 18:21 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026 at 20:18 UTC

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The Gamescom 2026 event concluded with significant interest in several games, particularly "The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past" and "Warlock," which garnered the most Steam wishlists. The event saw an increase in attendance, with 368,000 visitors, and plans were announced for the 2027 edition to last one week.

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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past and the open-world anime RPG Ananta are the top wishlist winners from gamescom 2026. The Witcher 3 DLC added over 450,000 wishlists, while the open-world anime RPG Ananta also gained significant attention. The Witcher 3: Warlock DLC was also a top wishlist winner. The event saw a 6% increase in attendance, reaching 368,000 visitors. The 2027 edition will last one week.

The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 continue to captivate players, with over 100 million copies sold. The Witcher 3 beat every other game in new wishlists during gamescom 2026. The GameDiscoverCo newsletter and alineaanalytics.substack.com both focus on the top new games of gamescom 2026. The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past and Ananta are the standout titles. The Witcher 3: Warlock DLC is also mentioned as a top wishlist winner.

The exact details of the 2027 gamescom edition are not yet specified. The impact of the increased attendance on future events is also unclear. The long-term effects of the wishlist winners on the gaming industry are yet to be determined.

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What are the top wishlist winners from gamescom 2026?

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past and the open-world anime RPG Ananta are the top wishlist winners from gamescom 2026.

How many visitors attended gamescom 2026?

Gamescom 2026 saw 368,000 visitors.

What is the duration of the 2027 gamescom edition?

The 2027 gamescom edition will last one week.

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