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After his city builder flopped in early access, Firewatch's Nels Anderson didn't give up: 'Smarter people than me … probably would've pulled the plug'Despite significant wishlists and positive pre-launch indicators, Nels Anderson's solarpunk city-builder Generation Exile sold fewer than 300 copies during its early access launch on Steam. Anderson, also known for Firewatch and Mark of the Ninja, expressed his desire to understand the outcome rather than feeling entitled to success, while also critiquing industry trends that prioritize short-term gains over long-term player engagement.- Survival Craft Odyssey EverRail Future Games Show Trailer ReleasedA new trailer for Icebird Studios and Aesir Interactive's survival craft game EverRail showcases its core gameplay loop of managing a high-speed train, gliding for exploration, and undertaking roguelike expeditions. An Early Alpha Demo is available on Steam, with the game also available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Generation Exile Rainforests & Radiation Update LiveSonderlust Studios has released the 'Rainforests & Radiation' update for their Early Access colony management sim, Generation Exile. This update introduces new biomes, challenges, and gameplay mechanics as players command a generation ship. The article also briefly mentions updates and events for Zenless Zone Zero, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Dungeon Fighter Online, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.