Some games have been steadily climbing the charts since early February. Black Desert has seen a consistent rise for four consecutive weeks, jumping from 33rd to 23rd place. This marks its highest position in three months. Back in December, the arrival of a new greatsword-wielding female character stirred up significant buzz, but this recent surge occurred without any such massive update. It seems the game has managed to sustain interest through consistent engagement rather than a deluge of fresh content.

The foundation for this comeback was laid in late January with the 'Olvia Academy,' aimed at attracting newcomers. Like most MMORPGs, Black Desert has tried various tactics to bring in new players, though they rarely stuck long-term. This time, however, they added mechanisms to help new players settle in, such as a mentor-mentee event and guild login rewards. As of March 11, players are still actively seeking partners on the official website.

They have maintained momentum throughout early March with 'Hot Time' events, offering a 1,000% combat XP boost and a 100% item drop rate increase, alongside quality-of-life improvements for guilds and life skills. Notably, the game saw a significant spike in streaming viewership this week, partly due to 'Drops' rewards for viewers on Chzzk. Indirectly, the buzz surrounding the PC launch of Black Desert Mobile has also refreshed interest in the entire IP.

It is worth noting that the current content drought in Black Desert is essentially a byproduct of Pearl Abyss pouring its development resources into Crimson Desert. They have found a way to bridge the gap for now, but maintaining this momentum without substantial content updates is difficult. Once Crimson Desert is released, they will need to inject new life into Black Desert to keep things moving forward.

The biggest riser in this week’s Gamemeca chart is 'Resident Evil: Requiem,' which soared 11 places to land at 35th. Considering it is a single-player package game—which usually struggles against online PC titles that thrive on PC bang traffic—this is an impressive feat. The real kicker is the massive surge in streaming viewership across both SOOP and Chzzk, two platforms that rarely share the same audience tastes.

Released on February 27, Resident Evil: Requiem features a dual-protagonist setup with Grace and Leon, blending horror and action with finesse. It has been hailed as a masterpiece by both critics and players, surpassing 5 million copies sold in just five days. As public interest grew, streamers flocked to the game, creating a cycle of high-profile broadcasts and increasing viewership.

In the mid-table, Mabinogi Mobile slipped 4 spots to 19th. With players voicing frustrations over the lack of new content, the February 27 'Fantasy Life' official broadcast failed to offer a clear roadmap for improvement, leading to a decline in sentiment. All eyes are now on the 1st-anniversary special broadcast on the 19th to see if they can provide the updates players are craving.

Down at the bottom, Blade & Soul broke its two-week losing streak, jumping 7 spots to 36th. The surge in PC bang usage suggests that the growth support content for new and returning players, introduced to Blade & Soul Neo on March 4, has been effective. The team previously announced a roadmap including new dungeons, raids, and clan content back in February. The real test now will be keeping that player traffic engaged until those updates arrive.