Snail Games
Snail Games business and news from across the web.- PixARK: Terracrypt DLC AnnouncedSnail Games has announced the upcoming Terracrypt DLC for their sandbox survival game, PixARK. The new content will be available on PC via Steam in August, with console releases to follow.
PixARK reveals first premium DLC expansionSnail Games USA has revealed PixARK: Terracrypt, the first premium DLC expansion for their voxel-based survival game PixARK. The expansion will introduce 80 new creatures, 12 unique subterranean biomes, and over 200 hours of gameplay. PixARK: Terracrypt is coming soon to Steam, with a console rollout to follow. The DLC will also feature system upgrades such as saving at any time in single-player and direct access to nearby storage containers.
Bellwright PS5 review - build your own medieval communityBellwright is a medieval life simulator that blends realistic survival with strategic management, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While it features intricate systems for construction and resource management, the game suffers from clunky PC-centric menus, minor graphical glitches, and a flat English translation with uninspired voice acting. Despite its rough edges, Bellwright offers a deep and engaging experience focused on building a community and fomenting rebellion.- Donkey Crew’s medieval survivalbox Bellwright releases on consoles, sells 1M copies on SteamDonkey Crew's medieval survival RPG Bellwright has launched on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, featuring a new map and optimized gamepad controls. The game has also achieved a significant milestone, selling one million copies on PC via Steam over the past couple of years.
- Perfect Ten: Pirate MMOs that boarded and plundered our gaming PCsThis article highlights ten pirate-themed MMORPGs and online multiplayer RPGs that have sailed the digital seas. It covers a range of titles from obscure to well-known, discussing their development histories, gameplay mechanics, and current status, including games like Pirates of the Burning Sea, Sea of Thieves, and Skull and Bones.
Popular medieval survival RPG Bellwright launches today on Xbox Series and PS5 consolesThe medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright has launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, following its success on Steam Early Access. Priced at $29.99, the game is currently available at a discount for console players. This release includes over two years of content updates and is optimized for gamepad controls.
Build, Battle And Rebel In Bellwright On Xbox, Play Anywhere And PlayStationBellwright, a medieval survival RPG that previously spent time in Steam Early Access, has now launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features settlement building, large-scale battles, and open-world role-playing, with all major updates from its Early Access period included from day one on consoles. It is priced at £24.99 and is not available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Airship survival RPG Echoes of Elysium receives major update for first-time user experienceLoric Games and Snail Games USA have released a major update (v0.18.5) for their airship survival RPG, Echoes of Elysium, focusing on improving the first-time user experience and onboarding. The update refines game systems to make learning the mechanics easier for new players. The game is also available at a 35% discount on Steam for a limited time.
Popular medieval survival RPG Bellwright coming to Xbox Series and PS5 consoles on June 9thDonkey Crew and Snail Games USA announced that the medieval survival RPG Bellwright will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on June 9, 2026. The game, which has sold over one million copies on Steam Early Access, will feature optimizations for console play and include over two years of content updates. Creative Director Florian Hoffreither expressed excitement about bringing the full game to a wider audience.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 8 to 12This article details upcoming game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between June 8 and June 12. Several titles will also be available on Game Pass, including Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and Bellwright. Other notable releases include EA SPORTS UFC 6, NBA THE RUN, and Beatdown City Survivors.
Snail Games partners with three Polish studios to support emerging regional talent Snail Games and its indie imprint Wandering Wizard are partnering with three Polish development studios: Above The Desk, Donkey Crew, and Frozen Way Games. This initiative aims to support emerging regional talent by publishing their titles, including Bellwright, Above The Snow, and Honeycomb: The World Beyond. The games span various genres like medieval survival RPG, alpine resort tycoon, and alien life-form exploration.- Retro Survival Horror where the monsters are not the scariest thing; the truth and sacrifices we made to get here are.Saint of Chains, a retro-inspired survival horror game developed by MystiveDev, has been released on Steam for $12.99. The game features PS2-era visuals, psychological horror elements, and a story about a father trying to save his family from a demonic cult. MystiveDev is a team formed by brothers Bobby and Zhanko, who previously worked on Alan Sharp and Mirror Forge.
The Squad-Based Chaos Of Survivor Mercs Is Now AvailableSurvivor Mercs, a twin-stick roguelite blending horde survival and squad-building strategy, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Wolpertinger Games and published by Snail Games USA, the game features procedurally generated maps, customizable mercenary squads, and couch co-op for up to four players. It is priced at £8.39.
Ambitious AAA space survival adventure For The Stars reveals all new Dev DiarySnail Games USA has released a new developer diary for their upcoming AAA space survival game, For The Stars. The diary showcases the game's base-building and survival mechanics, including automated factories, resource gathering, and persistent multiplayer elements. Players will explore diverse planets, uncover alien ruins, and engage in dynamic combat in a vast open universe.- Echoes of Elysium’s latest early access update ‘radically reworks’ the onboarding experienceEchoes of Elysium has received a major update that significantly overhauls the game's onboarding experience, making it clearer and smoother for new players. The update introduces new movement abilities like a Power Jump and a progression system for the glider, alongside performance tweaks and additional content.
Airship survival RPG Echoes of Elysium receives its biggest update yetLoric Games and Snail Games USA have released the largest update yet for their airship survival RPG, Echoes of Elysium, now in Steam Early Access. Major Update 0.18 overhauls the player experience with new movement abilities, glider progression, and numerous quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback. The update aims to make the game smoother and more engaging from the start, with future plans including controller support and Steam Deck compatibility.
Echoes of Elysium Update 0.18 Overhauls Early Game | Invision Game CommunityLoric Games and Snail Games USA have released Update 0.18 for their airborne open-world survival RPG, Echoes of Elysium, which is available on Steam Early Access. This significant update overhauls the early game experience, introducing a new Power Jump ability, a revamped glider progression system, and 150 new items, alongside numerous performance improvements and bug fixes based on player feedback. The developers also shared a roadmap for future updates, including controller improvements, Steam Deck optimization, and two major content expansions planned for 2026.- Airship survival RPG Echoes of Elysium receives its biggest update yetLoric Games and Snail Games USA have released Update 0.18 for their airship survival RPG Echoes of Elysium, available on Steam Early Access. This significant update overhauls the player experience with new movement abilities like Power Jump, a glider progression system, and over 150 new items. The developers have focused on improving clarity, performance, and incorporating player feedback to smooth out early-game friction.
- Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onwardThis week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
- Snail Games talks up For The Stars, Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and ARK at GDCSnail Games showcased several upcoming titles at GDC, including PixARK Worlds for Nintendo Switch 2 with new user-generated content features. The ARK franchise will also see new DLC like Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia in 2026, alongside a console world creator and an esports edition. Other games highlighted were Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and For The Stars.