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Rogue Point Free Weekend
Crowbar Collective and Team17 are offering a free weekend for their co-op first-person shooter, Rogue Point, on Steam. The game launched in Early Access earlier this year.
Westlanders Announced
Team17 and Radical Theory have officially announced Westlanders, an open-world action-adventure game set in the wild west. The game is slated for an Early Access release on Steam next year.
Play Goblin Cleanup for Free
Crisalu and Team17 have released a Dungeon Daddy Boss update for their co-op cleaning game, Goblin Cleanup, which is currently in Early Access. A new trailer showcases the update's features.
Free Play Days – Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2, and Blasphemous 2
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, and Blasphemous 2. Hell Let Loose requires Game Pass membership, while the other two titles are available to all Xbox members with a timed trial for Blasphemous 2. These offers are valid from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14.
Westlanders launches in Early Access for PC in early 2027
Westlanders, a Western-themed open-world survival game featuring crafting, building, and management, is set to launch in Early Access for PC in early 2027. Publisher Team17 and developer The Breach Studios announced that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will follow alongside the full release. The game allows players to evolve from survivors into leaders of a thriving economic network, utilizing a customizable wagon as a mobile base while exploring and surviving hostile environments.
DATE EVERYTHING! CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SELF CARE UPDATE.
Sassy Chap Games and Team17 have released the 'Self Care Update' for their dating narrative sandbox game, Date Everything!. The update introduces community-requested features such as key rebinding, screenshot mode, player pronoun changes, and improved content awareness. Date Everything! is currently available at a discount on PC and consoles, and in a bundle with Doki Doki Literature Club on Steam.
HELLO DADDY! GOBLIN CLEANUP’S FIRST BOSS IS HERE TO PUT PLAYERS IN THEIR PLACE
Team17 and Crisalu Games have introduced the first boss, 'Dungeon Daddy,' to their co-op game Goblin Cleanup. The game is currently in Steam Early Access and will launch fully in 2027. A free weekend for the game is also running from June 11th to June 15th.
Date Everything "Self Care Update" Brings Some Bliss To Switch Today
Team17 and Sassy Chap Games have released the 'Self Care Update' for the dating sim Date Everything on Nintendo Switch. This update addresses community feedback, introducing features like player pronoun changes, a clearer HUD for screenshots, and adjustments based on player sensitivity feedback. The game allows players to date various entities, with voice acting from notable talents like Troy Baker and Matt Mercer.
Date Everything wins two accolades at The Gayming Awards 2026
The Gayming Awards 2026 celebrated achievements in LGBTQ+ representation within gaming. Sassy Chap Games' 'Date Everything' won Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and the Gayming Fan Favourite Award, while Compulsion Games' 'South of Midnight' took home Game of the Year. The ceremony recognized various categories, including voice acting, content creation, and contributions to esports, highlighting diversity and inclusivity.
"Product visibility needs a more cohesive and structural approach" – How VaultN aims to unify the digital distribution ecosystem
VaultN, a digital distribution platform, aims to unify the gaming ecosystem by centralizing transactions for publishers, distributors, and retailers. Co-founder Julian Migura explains the platform's goal to streamline processes, improve product visibility, and enable better cooperation between various industry players, including a desire to integrate with Steam. VaultN currently partners with platforms like Epic Games Store and GOG, and takes a small percentage of publisher royalties.
BLASPHEMOUS II: THE THIRD SIN DLC ANNOUNCED - AND IS AVAILABLE NOW
Team17 and The Game Kitchen have released Blasphemous II: The Third Sin, a free story expansion for Blasphemous II. Available now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, with PlayStation 4 to follow, the DLC introduces a large gothic castle, a new boss, new Familiars, and a blade-tipped whip weapon.
Surprise! Blasphemous 2: The Third Sin is a new - and free - expansion, and it's out now
The Game Kitchen has surprise-released a free expansion for Blasphemous 2 titled 'The Third Sin,' available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. The expansion adds a new large area, a new boss, new enemies, a new weapon, new prayers, unlockable outfits, and more.
Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Bernard Kim joins Appcharge advisory board
Several key appointments and elections have occurred in the games industry. Bernard Kim has joined Appcharge's advisory board, Romain Dijoux is the new studio head at Netflix's Night School Studio, and the German Games Industry Association has elected a new executive board. Other notable moves include Sam Hilary at Team17, Charlotte Spurgeon and Celeste Valentine at Imprint Studios, and leadership changes at Side.
Team17 confirms new layoffs following internal restructuring
Publisher Team17 has confirmed layoffs impacting its marketing and communications departments following an internal restructuring. This follows a larger restructuring effort in 2023 and highlights ongoing challenges within the video game industry.
Team17 has laid off members of its marketing and communications department
Team17 has conducted layoffs within its marketing and communications department, impacting at least the entire internal PR team. A spokesperson confirmed that roles were eliminated following a business operations review, but stated the company's commitment to supporting its games and partners remains unchanged.
How to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026, including Exodus extended gameplay reveal highlights
The PC Gaming Show 2026 will air on June 7, featuring over 50 games, including extended gameplay highlights from Exodus. Hosted by Sean "Day[9]" Plott and Mica Burton, with a pre-show hosted by Frankie Ward, the event will showcase world premieres from numerous developers and publishers. The broadcast will be available on multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
Full Statement from Team17 and Expression Games
Team17 and Expression Games have delayed the launch of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to August 13th to ensure a higher quality release. The decision comes after internal playtests and feedback from a recent open beta. The developers expressed gratitude for player patience and commitment to delivering the expected quality for both PC and console versions.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Delayed
The military shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, developed by Expression Games and published by Team17, has been delayed. The game is now scheduled for release on August 13th, according to an announcement on Steam.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam delayed to August
Team17 and Expression Games have delayed the release of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam from mid-June to August 13th. The decision was made after an open beta weekend highlighted areas needing further development to ensure a quality launch experience. The expansion will feature six large-scale maps, 50v50 battles, helicopters, patrol boats, and destructible tunnels.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, A 50v50 Shooter, Delayed To August
Team17 and Expression Games have announced that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has been delayed from its original June 18 release date to August 13. The developers cited the need for additional development time to ensure a stronger launch experience. The 50v50 first-person shooter set during the Vietnam War will feature six maps at launch, including helicopter combat, and will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
