'Game time! KookminTree's big data game rank for the third week of September 2026. KookminTree provides game rankings every week based on search big data from search engines. Let's take a look at which games gamers searched for the most this week.

Mobile – Veterans on the Rise

Hello everyone. It is time for the third big data game rank of September 2026. The fluctuation range of the mobile game chart is getting bigger. Following last week, there was another shift in the TOP 3 this time, and notable movements appeared throughout the lower brackets as well. Out of 40 spots, only 5 remained unchanged from a week ago. The maximum fluctuation range reached 7 spots.

Let's look at the very top tier first. Two veterans smiled in this section. 'Roblox' and 'Lineage M' climbed 1 and 2 spots respectively to take 1st and 2nd place. In particular, the upward trend of Lineage M is fierce. Lineage M is the game with the highest increase in search volume among mobile game titles this week. The impact of the September 9 update seems to be considerable.

'Zeus: God of Pride', which had been sailing smoothly since its launch, dropped 3 spots as if its driving force had vanished. It was pushed down to 4th place in one breath. The fortunate thing is that players do not need to worry too much yet about 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', which sits right below it. The gap between the two is quite large. Still, an engine for a rebound needs to be prepared quickly.

Outside the top 10, eyes are drawn to the debut of 'Eclipse: The Awakening'. It recorded 22nd place in its first tally. Considering that this week's chart is quite chaotic, it is not a bad start at all. Since launch issues usually last for about 2 to 3 weeks, it is likely to land in a higher spot than now by around the end of September without much trouble. Then, the chaos of the chart is expected to grow even further.

Meanwhile, 'Cookie Run: Crumble', Mabinogi Mobile, and 'Digimon UP (Chart Out)' suffered setbacks. 'Dungeon & Fighter Mobile (30th, -7)' had a smaller numerical drop than the three aforementioned titles, but its rank drop was quite significant. A clear divide between titles that rose and fell is sweeping the mobile game sector, and attention is focused on whether this trend will continue next week.

Online – PUBG Nearing Return to TOP 10

The online game chart for the third week of September is chaotic from 6th place onwards. In the upper tier, 'The Great Merchant' and 'Valorant' dashed upward, while 'Overwatch' and 'Freestyle Football' stumbled. Freestyle Football had been on a continuous upward trend since its debut, but the launch issue now seems to be wearing off. If it fails to secure a new driving force, the risk of being overtaken by formidable seniors will likely grow.

Outside the top 10, PUBG stood out. It climbed 2 spots to take 11th place. A return to the TOP 10 is not far off. The gap with this week's 10th place 'Lost Ark' is practically negligible, and Freestyle Football is also within sight. With PUBG showing a fairly significant increase in search volume in this tally, a flashy return next week seems likely.

The momentum of 'Path of Exile 2' remains steady as well. The upward shift was just 1 spot, but the detailed metric increase was almost identical to last week. The key point is that the Forbidden Rite event league issue, which started on September 5, led to increases for two consecutive weeks rather than being a one-off. In cases like this, the upward trend usually maintains for about 3 to 4 weeks. Thus, entering the teens in ranking seems entirely possible.

Aside from that, eyes go to 'Special Force (25th, +4)'. It doesn't seem like a self-generated rise, but rather the influence of the remastered version's release. 'Special Force Remastered' has its grand launch date on September 17, so keep that in mind if interested.

Steam – New Onimusha Success in Entering Top 10

Steam also saw another shift in the TOP 3. 'Crimson Desert' and 'Palworld' swapped places. Crimson Desert is drawing gamers' attention once again by recently announcing the release of its first DLC. According to Pearl Abyss's announcement, 'Crimson Desert Enhanced: Journey into the Unknown' will be unveiled on October 16. The price is 27,800 KRW, and it will be released as a digital download only. Pre-orders are currently underway, and in-game items will be provided to all users who complete it.

This Crimson Desert DLC presents exploration elements spanning the lands and seas of Pywel, along with a new narrative of adventure. Users can directly steer ships to set sail into the sea and discover new islands, hidden treasures, ruins, and concealed secrets in the deep sea. In addition, through an advanced housing system, players can decorate a nest filled with personality.

And the rookie 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' made its name in the TOP 10. It leaped 6 spots from a week ago to settle in 8th place. With positive responses and reviews coming from Steam gamers globally, including in South Korea, it is expected to maintain its sprinting posture for a while.

Ah, the strong performance of another rookie, 'War Dogs', is also a talking point. It appeared on the chart at 27th place in the third week of September. Although harsh reviews poured in due to server errors that surfaced right after launch, it rode an upward trend after resolving the issues. Last weekend, it even surpassed a peak of 420,000 concurrent players. It is a game whose future records are worth looking forward to.

Pre-order – Animo Third in the Final Tally

The pre-order chart for the third week of September was quite quiet as well. It amounted to merely filling the spot left vacant by Eclipse: The Awakening. In this situation, the entry of 'Animo', released for consoles and PC on September 16, into the TOP 3 and the 2-spot rise of Special Force Remastered stood out. Please note that Animo's mobile platform release is confirmed for September 23. Additionally, 'BanG Dream! Our Notes' recorded 10th place, which is interpreted as the result of announcing its September 24 release date.