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Assassin's Creed creator's dark and witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam is out in early access sooner than we expected
Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets' game 1666: Amsterdam will launch in early access on August 25 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Panache Digital, the game features around 10 hours of gameplay in its early access state, with plans for a full release later. Players will control a witch named Noa in 1666 and a civilian named Aaron in 1999, whose timelines and souls become intertwined.
REANIMAL - The Prisoner Released
Tarsier Studios and THQ Nordic have released 'The Prisoner' DLC for their co-op horror adventure game REANIMAL. The new content is available for PC, including on the Epic Games Store, and other consoles.
Quasimorph Leaves Early Access
The turn-based cyberpunk RPG Quasimorph has officially launched on PC after concluding its Early Access period. While the Steam version is now fully released, the Epic Games Store and GOG.com versions are still marked as Early Access.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
Blizzard's former Battle.net lead is moving his expertise over to the Epic Games Store to 'elevate player,…
Epic Games has appointed Martin Keely as the new VP and General Manager of the Epic Games Store, replacing Steve Allison. Keely previously led Activision Blizzard's Battle.net launcher and is expected to improve the player, creator, and developer experience on the Epic Games Store. This move signals Epic's intent to compete more directly with Steam.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
Albion Online’s Dragonfire update adds dragons, a new realm, and Fire Drake mounts
Sandbox Interactive announced that the Dragonfire update for Albion Online will launch on August 31, 2026. This free update introduces dragons, a new realm called the Ancient Lands, new equipment, a raid dungeon, and the ability to raise Fire Drake mounts. The update will be available on PC, Xbox, Android, and iOS.
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain Released
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain, a Lovecraftian roguelite developed by Drop Rate Studio and published by Dear Villagers, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a waterlogged theme and challenging gameplay.
Pearl Abyss Launches Cross-Save for Crimson Desert, UnitingProgress Across All Platforms
Pearl Abyss has launched a new Cross-Save feature for its open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert. This update allows players to seamlessly continue their progress across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store by linking their platform accounts. The feature is now available in-game, with further content updates planned through September.
The FMV game where you're a hamster being doted on by three Japanese sisters was inspired by its creator's job as an animal mascot, and Grand Theft Auto 5
The FMV game Sweet Hamster Days, where players are reincarnated as a hamster cared for by three sisters, was inspired by its creator's past job as an animal mascot and the protagonist-switching mechanic of Grand Theft Auto 5. The game, initially rejected by Steam, was eventually approved after revisions and is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Crimson Desert Finally Has Cross-Save, But Its Implementation Is Far From Seamless
Crimson Desert's latest update introduces a cross-save feature for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, but its manual implementation and single save slot across platforms are criticized. The article highlights concerns about potential data loss, the inconvenience of manual uploads, and the lack of cross-buy for purchased entitlements, suggesting these issues detract from an otherwise promising feature.
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert adds a cross-save feature across all its platforms
Crimson Desert has implemented a cross-save feature across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, allowing players to use a single save file across different platforms. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for RIFT, Star Trek Online, EverQuest II, and Mimesis surpassing two million copies sold.
Co-op Puzzle Horror Storebound Hits 1.0 today with New Playable Episodes
Independent developer Embers has announced the full 1.0 launch of its co-op puzzle horror game, Storebound, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The release includes new playable episodes 5 & 6, completing the narrative, alongside significant technical overhauls, bug fixes, and quality-of-life updates based on community feedback. Storebound is currently available with a 20% launch discount.
Ancient Chinese War City-Builder Mandate Order Launches in Steam Early Access on August 12
Digital Sky announced that its ancient Chinese war city-builder, Mandate Order, will launch in Steam and Epic Games Store Early Access on August 12, 2026, for US$19.99 with a 15% launch discount. The game combines freeform city construction, agriculture, production, diplomacy, and large-scale real-time battles set during China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States era. The developers emphasize that Early Access is the beginning of a new development phase, with ongoing updates planned based on player feedback.
Crimson Desert Gets Cross-Save & Wins Best Technical Innovation at the Develop:Star Awards
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert now features cross-save functionality, allowing players to continue their progress across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Additionally, Crimson Desert won the Best Technical Innovation award at the Develop:Star Awards for its proprietary BlackSpace Engine.
Crimson Desert Finally Gets Cross-Save Progression With Latest Update
Crimson Desert has received update 1.14.00, which primarily adds a cross-save feature across PlayStation, Xbox, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), allowing players to continue their progress on any linked platform. The update also includes various bug fixes and gameplay improvements, with Pearl Abyss planning more substantial content and DLC in the coming months.
Torpor Games Announces Two New Suzerain DLCs and Standalone War Strategy Game Wars of Suzerain
Torpor Games has announced three new additions to the Suzerain Universe: the narrative DLC Suzerain Stories: The Neutral Lens, the country DLC Suzerain: Socialist Republic of Galmland, and the standalone turn-based strategy game Wars of Suzerain. These titles will expand the franchise into new genres, including media influence, socialist state management, and military conflict, all while maintaining the series' signature political storytelling. All three are planned for release in 2026 and will be available on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.
FATE: Reawakened’s Prometheus DLC Launches on Mobile with Controller Support
Publisher gamigo and developer Tableflip have released the Prometheus DLC for FATE: Reawakened on mobile platforms including Google Play and the App Store. This new content adds controller support for mobile play and introduces a new adventure set in the city of Prometheus, where players must recover the stolen Golden Flame. FATE: Reawakened, a modern reimagining of the classic FATE series, is also available on PC and consoles.
Funguys Swarm 1.0 is Officially Launching This Q3!
Stairway Games announced that Funguys Swarm will launch its 1.0 version in Q3 2026. The chaotic survivor bullet hell game will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The 1.0 release will feature new heroes, weapons, and gameplay improvements.
Tides of Annihilation Debuts First Public Hands-On at gamescom 2026
Eclipse Glow Games announced that Tides of Annihilation will be playable for the first time in Europe at gamescom 2026. Attendees can experience hands-on sessions with the fantasy action-adventure game, which is set in a shattered modern London and features Arthurian mythology. The game is currently in development for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
