Terraria
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on topRhythm Heaven Groove has topped the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, overtaking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Moonlight Peaks also debuted on the charts following pre-load availability. The article lists the top 30 games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or notSony's decision to cease production of physical PlayStation game discs in 2028 is a significant loss for consumers, impacting game preservation and the used games market. While digital distribution benefits publishers, the end of physical media raises concerns about long-term game access, potential surveillance pricing, and Sony's complete control over its ecosystem.- Terraria looks to ‘crossplay and beyond’ with its summer development plansTerraria is preparing to implement cross-platform play following its latest patches, with development plans for future content being laid out with DR Studios. The team is also hinting at new weapon types, including potential ice-themed magic, and has a sale on Steam until July 9th.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth hits a new concurrent player record on Steam 12 years after it was releasedThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, with nearly 131,000 players, surpassing its previous peak from 2021. This surge is attributed to a significant 90% discount during the Steam Summer Sale. The game, along with its expansions like Repentance and Repentance+, continues to be a popular roguelike, currently ranking as the 10th biggest game on Steam.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming odditiesThe Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.- Roadmaps and PlansThis article provides updates on various games, including Terraria's State of the Game for June 2026, Star Trek Online's Undiscovered expansion, and Din's Champion entering its 21st month of early access. Wuthering Waves is also mentioned.
Terraria's next patch will be its "largest" hotfix ever, as yo-yos "finally" get some improvements and Re-Logic gets "rolling on what comes next" for the sandbox gameRe-Logic has announced that the next Terraria update will be its largest hotfix to date, focusing on significant improvements to yo-yos and rebalancing for all weapon classes. This update aims to address residual bugs from the 'Bigger and Boulder' patch and is expected to be the final hotfix before the developer shifts focus to future content, with crossplay also anticipated to launch around the same time.
Terraria 1.4.5.7 is finally giving my favorite weapon type the love it's deserved for yearsRe-Logic is preparing Terraria update 1.4.5.7, which will focus on significant weapon and class balancing, particularly for yoyos. Head of Business Strategy Ted Murphy discussed the upcoming patch, which is described as the largest hotfix in the game's history, and also touched upon ongoing crossplay development and future plans for the sandbox indie game.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.- The MOP Up: Crimson Desert hints at an upcoming DLCThe team behind Crimson Desert has announced plans for gradual updates throughout the summer, including a significant DLC. Other MMO news includes new events and content for Star Trek Online, RIFT, Terraria, Myth of Empires: Throne, and MechWarrior Online, alongside updates for Sky Children of the Light, Ultima Online, Final Fantasy XIV, EVE Online, War Thunder, War Robots, and Diablo IV. The article also mentions the upcoming action RPG Iron Swarm.
It seems Terraria's developer is as bad at making small updates as it is final ones, as it says its latest balance patch is much more than 'adjusting a few numbers'Developer Re-Logic has announced that Terraria's upcoming balance patch, 1.4.5.7, will include more than just number adjustments, adding several new features like a portable sentry and an ammo randomizer. The studio also confirmed that further major updates beyond 1.4.6 are planned, alongside the previously announced crossplay functionality.
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling…CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, bringing its total sales to over 65 million. This milestone cements its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing Super Mario Bros. and nearing Terraria's sales figures.- Terraria's next update is supposed to be a balance fix, but it keeps getting new features because it's "not just about adjusting a few numbers"Re-Logic is adding new features to Terraria's upcoming 1.4.5.7 update, which was initially intended as a balance fix. The developers explain that addressing balance requires rethinking core mechanics and expanding existing features, rather than just tweaking numbers. This extensive update is expected to be followed by a 1.4.5.8 patch, and the long-awaited crossplay update is still in development.
The next Terraria update "is not just about adjusting a few numbers"Re-Logic is making significant progress on the next Terraria update, focusing on substantial balance changes rather than minor number adjustments. The upcoming patch will introduce new mechanics, such as a deployable and portable Flameburst Sentry for summoners and a randomized ammo system for ranged players. The studio is also actively discussing the implementation of crossplay and has confirmed that updates will continue beyond version 1.4.6.
Rome has fallen and the gods are missing. Lead the rebuilding effort in new survival game RomesteadThe co-op survival crafting game Romestead has launched in Early Access on Steam, developed by Beartwigs and published by Three Friends. The game tasks players with rebuilding civilization after the fall of Ancient Rome, featuring resource management, combat against various enemies, and a mechanic to reconnect with the gods. The developers plan for an early access period of one to two years, with future updates including more biomes, bosses, and features.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 23, 2026 – Tomodachi Life is unbeatableThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 23, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New releases like Rune Dice and Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection also appeared on the download-only list. The article provides a comprehensive ranking of the top 30 games and download-only titles.- Legendary multiplayer sandbox Terraria celebrates 15 years of live service with over 70M copies soldIndie sandbox game Terraria is celebrating its 15th anniversary, having sold over 70 million copies worldwide, with 39.6 million on Steam alone. Developer Re-Logic announced that cross-play is coming soon and confirmed that updates for the game will continue beyond patch 1.4.6.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.