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"Developers need to treat Early Access like a real launch, because players do" – Early Access games are on the rise, but so are player expectations
The article discusses the increasing trend of games launching in Early Access on Steam, noting a significant rise in titles and player expectations. Developers like those behind Valheim, Subnautica, and Hades have found success with the model, but others like Deadhaus Sonata have faced backlash due to unmet quality standards. The piece highlights the challenges smaller developers face against larger publishers and emphasizes the need for transparency and a clear vision when using Early Access.
Phasmophobia har sålts i otroliga 30 miljoner exemplar
Phasmophobia has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling an incredible 30 million copies. The game is currently hosting its Halloween event, Crimson Eye, and developer Kinetic Games expressed gratitude for the community's support, with founder Daniel Knight recalling his initial goal of selling only 1,000 copies in the first year.
Phasmophobia’s 30 Million Sales Started With a 1,000-Unit Goal
Phasmophobia has surpassed 30 million sales across PC and consoles since its 2020 Early Access launch. Kinetic Games, led by director Daniel Knight, originally aimed to sell only 1,000 units in the first year. The studio also confirmed the return of the Crimson Eye Halloween event and plans for a 1.0 release in the second half of 2027.
Phasmophobia confirms 30 million sales as its Crimson Eye Halloween event returns
Phasmophobia has surpassed 30 million sales across PC and consoles since its 2020 Early Access launch. Developer Kinetic Games announced the milestone alongside the return of its annual Crimson Eye Halloween event, which features increased ghost speed and sanity drain for greater rewards. The game's director, Daniel Knight, expressed gratitude for the community's support, with the full 1.0 release now slated for the second half of 2027.
Phasmophobia Hits 30 Million Sales as Crimson Eye Returns | Invision Game Community
Phasmophobia has achieved over 30 million sales worldwide, coinciding with the return of its annual Crimson Eye Halloween event. Kinetic Games announced the milestone as they continue development towards a 1.0 release in late 2027. The success has also led Kinetic Games to launch a publishing division to support independent developers.
Winners of the UK Best Places To Work Awards 2026 revealed
The UK Best Places to Work Awards 2026 recognized 25 companies for excellence in staff support, with special awards given to Dink, Hangar 13, Jagex, NaturalMotion Games, Rare, and Snap Finger Click. The awards ceremony followed the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, highlighting studios that excel in creating positive work environments.
Phasmophobia's second Quality of Life update adds Restricted maps, VR fixes, and much creepier deaths
Kinetic Games has released Phasmophobia's second Quality of Life update, introducing new Restricted maps for Prison, Brownstone High School, and Point Hope, alongside streamlined evidence collection and VR improvements. The update also features more gruesome death animations and fixes for VR players. The 1.0 launch has been delayed to 2027.
Phasmophobia devs Kinetic Games mosey into publishing with a witchy delivery game, a parasitic Metroidvania, and more
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games is expanding into publishing, announcing several new titles. These include Crescent County, a magic-tech delivery game; Shellbound, a parasitic Metroidvania; Contact Protocol, a retrofuturistic spaceship security game; and Aether Wizard Life, a mage apprentice simulator. Kinetic Games also announced a partnership with Sam Barlow for his next game, featuring Brandon Cronenberg.
Sam Barlow's Project C finally has a name: Precognition
Sam Barlow's new game, previously known as Project C, has been officially named Precognition. This sci-fi horror FMV title from Half Mermaid, featuring a story about a woman who can see the future, is set to launch in Spring 2028. The game also features contributions from director Brandon Cronenberg and aims to push the boundaries of non-linear storytelling and player agency.
Precognition is the next game from Her Story and Immortality creator Sam Barlow
Kinetic Publishing, a new division of Kinetic Games, has announced Precognition, the next game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Immortality. The game, previously known as Project C, is being developed by Barlow's Half Mermaid studio in association with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg and is set to launch in 2028 for PC and consoles. Precognition utilizes live-action footage for its narrative, a signature style of Barlow's previous works.
Sam Barlow reveals new horror game, PRECOGNITION, collaborating with Brandon Cronenberg
Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and IMMORTALITY, has announced PRECOGNITION, a new live-action sci-fi horror game developed in collaboration with director Brandon Cronenberg. The game, which features dynamic, non-linear storytelling and player agency, is set to launch in Spring 2028 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players will control Diana, who gains visions of the future that can be altered by her choices.
Phasmophobia Studio Launches A Publishing Label With These Five Exciting Games
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games has launched a new publishing label, Kinetic Publishing, and announced its initial lineup of five games. The diverse slate includes the FMV thriller Precognition, the cozy mage life-sim Aether Wizard Life, the unique metroidvania Shellbound, the tense space simulator Contact Protocol, and the witchy racing game Crescent County. These titles are slated for release between 2027 and 2028 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Phasmophobia developer's indie label Kinetic Publishing to reveal debut slate at showcase later this month
Kinetic Publishing, the indie label founded by Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games, will reveal its debut slate of games at a showcase on August 12. The event will feature narration by Ben Starr and will confirm release windows and platform details for titles planned for 2027 and 2028. Founded by Daniel Knight, the label aims to support two to three indie projects annually with funding ranging from hundreds of thousands to £1 million.
All Phasmophobia Easter Eggs And Secrets
This guide details numerous Easter eggs and secrets found within the game Phasmophobia, ranging from references to classic horror movies like The Ring and Friday the 13th to nods to popular streamers and developer pets. It also provides step-by-step instructions for solving the 'Ghost in the Machine' easter egg at Nell's Diner and the 'Ferryman of the Drowned' easter egg at Point Hope, both of which reward players with unique ID Cards and Badges.
Kinetic Games first ever publishing showcase announced for August 12th
Kinetic Games, the developer behind Phasmophobia, has announced its new publishing label, Kinetic Publishing, will host its debut showcase on August 12th, 2026. The event will reveal the first wave of indie games the label will publish in 2027 and 2028. The showcase will stream live on Twitch and aims to provide better support to unique and creative indie teams.
All 13 Willow Street easter eggs we know of in Phasmophobia
The Phasmophobia update introduces the reworked 13 Willow Street map, featuring numerous cat-themed Easter eggs and lore. These include references to developer pets, such as the cat named Willow, and a subtle nod to Schrödinger's Cat thought experiment within the master bedroom closet.
Phasmophobia’s QoL patch notes adds hotkeys for items and I will never panic scroll and die again
Phasmophobia has received a Quality of Life patch that introduces hotkeys for inventory items on PC, allowing players to quickly select equipment instead of scrolling. The update also includes bug fixes, a rework of the 13 Willow Street map, and the addition of a new ghost type called the Deildegast.
Phasmophobia’s Deildegast ghost guide: Evidence, strengths and weaknesses
This guide details the Deildegast, a new ghost type in Phasmophobia, focusing on its evidence, strengths, and weaknesses. The Deildegast is characterized by its fixation on misplaced items and its strength in early investigations. Its weakness involves being slowed by players and dropped items, and it can hide evidence for longer periods. The guide also lists its unique evidence as EMF Level 5, Ghost Writing, and D.O.T.S Projector.
Phasmophobia’s 13 Willow Street rework keeps the classic layout with a much needed modern twist
Kinetic Games has reworked the 13 Willow Street map in Phasmophobia, preserving its classic layout while introducing modern twists and increased interactivity. The update features a more open entrance, a cat-themed living room and kitchen, a gym replacing the garage, an art room, and a significantly redesigned basement games room with more kiting opportunities. These changes aim to enhance the player experience by reducing frustration and adding new elements for ghost interactions.
How To Find Bones In Phasmophobia
This guide explains how to find bones in Phasmophobia, a collectible that offers cash and XP rewards and contributes to unlocking achievements. It details the different bone types, spawn mechanics, and tips for locating them, while also mentioning that bones will be replaced by 'conduits' in the 1.0 release scheduled for 2027.
