As the year draws to a close, it's time to check in on the progress of Steam's 20 most-wishlisted games. This roundup provides the latest tidbits of information, release date shifts, and developer updates for highly anticipated titles.
Top 5 Steam Wishlists
Deadlock received a significant visual update and six new heroes, including one named Rat King, on October 2. Detailed patch notes were also released.
Sean Murray mentioned Light No Fire in a No Man's Sky Cosmos video on September 9. This appears to be the most recent public update regarding the game.
Developer Flexus posted a lengthy Q&A for Dear Passengers on October 2. However, the update provided no new information regarding the game's pricing or release date.
Fable remains on track for its February release, with lore details for the game being posted on the official website on September 21.
There have been no new updates for Blight Survival since a developer post in July. The game's development status remains largely unchanged.
Wishlists 6-10
Phantom Blade Zero is still slated for an October 28 launch, with no new information having emerged since preorders opened over the summer.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 had a closed beta last month, but a specific release date has yet to be announced.
Kingmakers has not had any substantial news since its summer reveal, and its release date is still unconfirmed.
DLC for Dragon's Dogma 2 is scheduled for release on October 8.
Resident Evil was announced in June, but no further information has been released since then. The game is currently projected for a 2027 release, with potential for updates at The Game Awards.
Wishlists 11-20
The developers of Witchbrook stated in September that they were working through feedback from their final internal playtest. The game is expected in 2026, but a specific month has not been provided.
Ill last received a developer diary in August focusing on music. The game, with an unspecified 2027 release window, has been quiet since.
Ark 2 saw its developer announce hiring for a game designer and 3D character artist in late September. No release date or year has been confirmed.
Soulframe is actively being developed, with its pre-alpha version, Preludes, receiving regular patches, the most recent in September.
Unrecord had its studio announce openings for a game designer and 3D character artist in late September, indicating ongoing development without a confirmed release timeframe.
Metro 2039 received a new trailer in August and a release date in September, aligning with its planned February 2027 launch.
Persona 4 Revival has garnered positive impressions from early gameplay, with a recent broadcast providing further insight into the title. The game aims to recapture the feel of its predecessor.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has seen recent news, though specific details remain sparse.
The Witcher: Songs of the Past will feature a chain weapon, a concept initially considered for The Witcher 3 but previously unfeasible. This weapon will be used against enemies called 'Swarmions'.
Over The Hill, a co-op driving indie game, is set to release in less than two weeks, with the developer hosting weekly streams on Twitch.