Blizzard is currently on a bit of a winning streak this February. Following Overwatch, which managed to land in the top five after a major overhaul—effectively shaking off that pesky '2'—Diablo 2 has surged nine spots to land at number 11 this week, all thanks to the 'Spiritborn' class, its first new addition in 25 years. If this momentum holds for another week, we could see two Blizzard titles in the top 10 for the first time since May 2023. It’s early 2026, and Blizzard’s comeback is looking rather sharp.

The catalyst for both Diablo 2 and Diablo 4 climbing the ranks this week is undoubtedly the 'Spiritborn' class, unveiled on the 12th. Diablo 2, via its Resurrected remaster, allowed players to jump straight into the new 'Reign of the Spiritborn' content immediately upon announcement. It’s no surprise, then, that we’ve seen a massive spike across the board: search engine queries, PC bang usage, and streaming viewership have all exploded, proving that a major update is still the quickest way to grab the public's attention.

Blizzard has also rolled out several quality-of-life tweaks to address that nagging inventory space issue, alongside launching a bundle on Steam that includes both the base game and DLC. Since the 12th, the game has been split into three distinct server categories—Original, Lord of Destruction, and Reign of the Spiritborn—allowing players to pick their poison.

It seems Blizzard has grander designs than just adding a new class; they are looking to stretch the scope of Diablo 2. In an interview with Eurogamer on the 12th, the development team hinted that if the community reception to the new content remains positive, further updates like a 'Barbarian rework' are definitely on the table. The decision to split the servers was precisely to ensure they could keep the legacy experience intact while layering on new, experimental elements. It’s safe to say that this won't be the final evolution of Diablo 2.

After landing in the top five last week thanks to its Classic version, Lineage has pressed the advantage to reach second place. PC bang traffic was the clear driver here, likely boosted by aggressive marketing that allows players to earn up to 30 'Pixie Feathers' per day in exclusive dungeons.

However, the old skeletons in the closet are rattling. The most persistent issue remains the 'bot farms'. Despite NCSoft’s attempts to address the problem, the noise hasn't stopped since launch. Players are venting their frustrations over the sheer number of suspected bots, which makes actual gameplay a slog and results in long queues that make even logging in a Herculean task. While the Classic version has certainly spiked interest in the franchise, the operational clunkiness since day one is clearly starting to wear thin.

Generally speaking, subculture games have had a rough week. Arknights: Endfield, which made a splashy debut in January, slipped eight spots to 27th, while Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact slid 10 and two spots respectively, landing at 37th and 38th. It seems the high-volatility nature of subculture titles—often dependent on update cycles—has been overshadowed by the massive attention currently focused on heavy hitters like Diablo 2 and Lineage.

Down in the lower ranks, DokeV has entered at 49th. Pearl Abyss revealed during their 2025 annual earnings call on the 12th that they plan to release DokeV about two years after Crimson Desert, which launches this March. That single mention sent search queries soaring, proving that the hype for the title—first teased back in 2021—is still very much alive.