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Steam Leak: Every Game Impacted (Unreleased & Unannounced)
A Steam error has inadvertently revealed achievement details for numerous unreleased and unannounced games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a remaster of Shrek 2. This leak has caused chaos for developers by exposing potential story spoilers and revealing titles that were not yet public.
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
A bug in Valve's Steam maintenance process has inadvertently caused achievement data for unreleased and unannounced games to be leaked on sites like Exophase and SteamDB. This includes titles such as Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Valve has been contacted for comment, and this incident follows a previous data breach at a Steam hardware shipping partner.
It turns out 58% of The Blood of Dawnwalker players have also played The Witcher 3, and roughly 40% of the entire playerbase is on Steam
Analysis of player data for Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker reveals that nearly 58% of its players have also played The Witcher 3, a testament to the shared developer talent between the studios. The game has sold over one million copies in its first three days, with a significant portion of PC players on Steam and GOG.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace…
A third-party site that tracks game achievements appears to have leaked lists for numerous unannounced and upcoming PC games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a potential Deus Ex Remastered. These leaks, which have not been verified by Valve or the respective publishers, contain potential spoilers and details about unannounced titles and content like new campaigns.
What Is Friendslop, Who Started It & Why it Works
The 'Friendslop' trend describes a subgenre of small, casual multiplayer games often featuring simple mechanics, store assets, and lower price points, exemplified by titles like How to Fish and Big Walk. This trend, popularized by games such as Among Us and Peak, offers a low-risk, fun, and chaotic social gaming experience that contrasts with the prevalent solo, open-world RPGs.
The Modern Warfare 4 beta managed something Black Ops 7 couldn't on Steam
The beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 achieved a peak of 115,145 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the full release player count of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. While Steam figures don't represent the entire player base across all platforms, this indicates strong interest in the new Modern Warfare title.
"It's not sexy, but it's one of the most successful genres on Steam" – Stronghold developer Firefly steps up to publisher to serve the vast strategy market
Stronghold developer Firefly Studios has launched a new publishing label, WuselFactory, to focus on the strategy game market, a genre they believe is underserved despite its success on platforms like Steam. Their first published title is Fool King, a tactical autobattler with roguelike elements developed by Loot Donkey. Firefly aims to leverage its decades of experience in strategy game development and self-publishing to support other indie developers.
ArcheAge S Strait of Freedom plots a second quarter 2027 release window and gameplay preview this month
Kakao and XL Games have announced that ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom is targeting a second quarter 2027 release window on Steam. A developer preview video showcasing new gameplay and discussing design philosophy is set to premiere later this month.
Knights of Frontier Valley second Steam playtest starts September 15
Knights of Frontier Valley will begin its second Steam playtest on September 15, featuring Version 0.5 which adds companions, new locations, expanded crafting, and quality-of-life improvements. The game, developed by Martin Menzel under Adamant Studios and published by MicroProse, is an old-school open-world roguelike RPG inspired by 80s and 90s titles.
Game Pass, Cloud Gaming and Cross-Platform Play: The New Rules of Xbox
Xbox is evolving beyond the traditional console experience, with cloud gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere, and cross-play becoming central to its strategy. Games like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: Reloaded now launch across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and Steam, allowing players to seamlessly continue their progress across devices. This shift emphasizes account-led continuity and broad accessibility over hardware exclusivity.
Steam Week in Review: 54 idle games released on Steam last week, and many look eerily similar
Over 54 incremental games were released on Steam last week, contributing to a massive surge in the genre, with 1811 released so far this year. Many of these games, particularly those utilizing AI for assets and UI, exhibit a strikingly similar visual style, often featuring a dark blue color palette. This trend raises concerns about the quality and originality of AI-generated content flooding the platform.
‘Tiny Eden’ is the plant mom simulator I’ve been waiting for
Tiny Eden is a cozy gardening simulation game developed by Bajka Games where players embody Joy, a former scientist cultivating plants in a futuristic apartment. The game is praised for its motion-sickness-friendly first-person perspective and engaging plant care mechanics that go beyond simple watering. Despite a slow progression and an empty-feeling external world, the core gameplay loop is described as surprisingly engaging, making it a highly anticipated release.
Steam Has Generated $15 Billion in Revenue in 2026 So Far, Says Analyst
Steam has generated $15 billion in revenue so far in 2026, according to analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics. Six new games, including Forza Horizon 6, Crimson Desert, and Resident Evil Requiem, contributed nearly $1 billion to this total. While established IPs dominate revenue, new IPs like Crimson Desert are showing significant success.
Greek Mythology Inspires New Match-3 Roguelite Gods of the Grid
Gods of the Grid, a new match-3 roguelite RPG inspired by Greek mythology, is now available for Android and can be wishlisted on Steam for PC, with a demo also available. The game features elemental weaknesses, strategic rune matching, and a progression system with boons and relics unlocked between battles.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia launch trailer – platforming sequel appears on Nintendo Switch
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, a 2D platformer sequel developed by Ocellus Services and published by Microids, has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. The game features vibrant worlds, local co-op, and challenges players to save Palombia from the Mummy Queen. A demo is also available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold 1 million copies in just 3 days
The Blood of Dawnwalker has achieved over one million sales worldwide within its first three days of release, developer Rebel Wolves announced. The studio, formed by former Witcher developers, also confirmed a performance mode for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will be available on day one after fan feedback. Separately, a report indicates Microsoft has capped Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming at 15 hours per month for Ultimate subscribers, reportedly at its break-even point, potentially due to AI workload prioritization on Azure servers.
Laser Guy is a twin-stick "anti-shooter" about a stressed out game developer who can't stop shooting laser beams from his eyes
Laser Guy is a new twin-stick "anti-shooter" where players control a stressed game developer who uncontrollably shoots laser beams from their eyes. The game challenges players to navigate levels and avoid accidentally killing co-workers, using environmental elements for cover and puzzle-solving. A playtest is available on Steam.
Nihon Falcom president says Steam and Nintendo Switch have largest portion of new players
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo stated in an interview that Steam and the Nintendo Switch are bringing in the largest portion of new players to the company's games. He also touched on the company's future success.
Double Fine's first game post-Xbox split is a goofy bus driving sim all about slapping passengers who don't follow the rules and doing a good job
Double Fine Productions, now independent after splitting from Xbox, has announced its first post-Xbox game, Thank You Bus Driver. This silly job simulator tasks players with driving passengers while enforcing rules, including slapping rule-breakers, all within a time limit. The studio also announced a game jam Kickstarter with Brutal Legend 2 as a high-tier stretch goal.
38 years of love later, a couple is remaking their Zelda-inspired NES gem and putting it on Steam after learning…
Husband-and-wife duo Reiko and Yukio Horimoto are remaking The Battle of Olympus, a Zelda-inspired NES gem they originally released in 1988. The remake, which preserves the original's spirit and challenge, is set to hit Steam early access in January. The project was inspired by the cult classic's enduring popularity on YouTube.
