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Modulus: Factory Automation Now Available on Steam
The factory automation game Modulus: Factory Automation, developed by Happy Volcano and published by Kwalee, is now available on PC via Steam. The game features base-building, resource management, and strategy elements, allowing players to design and automate production systems with modular blocks. A demo is also available on its Steam page.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE REVEALS 10-YEAR ASCENSION ROADMAP WITH NIKKE WORLD 2.0
Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have unveiled the 10-year roadmap for Goddess of Victory: Nikke, introducing Nikke World 2.0. This major evolution transforms the game into a 3D experience featuring open-world exploration, base building, and a new Doro Pet System. The update aims to expand the game's narrative and gameplay mechanics significantly over the next decade.
Eastern Era Wuxia Survival Game Launches on Steam for $22.49
Eastern Era, a new wuxia-themed survival and management simulation game, has launched on Steam for PC. The game blends traditional martial arts elements with base-building and survival mechanics, tasking players with developing a martial arts sect. It is priced at $22.49 with a launch discount and promises a 30-50 hour main story experience, though Steam Deck support is planned for future updates.
Cozy Alpine tycoon game Above The Snow launches April 23rd
The alpine tycoon game Above The Snow, developed by Above The Desk and published by Wandering Wizard, is set to launch on Steam for PC on April 23rd. The game combines Frostpunk-inspired mechanics with Stardew Valley-like base-building and narrative elements, featuring over 20 hours of story content and multiple gameplay modes.
Ball X Pit Switch 2 Review - The Most Addictive Game I’ve Played In Years — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ball X Pit is an addictive roguelite dungeon-crawler that blends elements of Vampire Survivors, Arkanoid, and base-building. The game offers deep strategic gameplay with numerous character and ability combinations, providing hours of engaging content. The Nintendo Switch 2 version offers improved performance and visuals over the original Switch release.
Sci-fi base builder StarRupture teases its first early access content update
Creepy Jar announced that the first content update for their early access sci-fi base builder, StarRupture, is on the way. The update will include new playable areas, buildings, corporation levels, and wildlife. Despite mostly positive Steam reviews, the game's player population has seen a significant decline since its January peak.
Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan says he wants to put "Rust-like mechanics" in his new survival game "someday," but for now base-building is more like "Valheim and Subnautica"
Jeff Kaplan, former lead of Overwatch, is developing a Wild West survival game called The Legend of California with his studio Kintsugiyama. While he intends to add Rust-like PvP mechanics to optional servers in the future, the current base-building system is more akin to Valheim and Subnautica, focusing on utility and aesthetics rather than defense.
Conan Exiles seemingly getting a new update soon after going quiet for Dune Awakening
Funcom has sent out surveys to Conan Exiles players, hinting at potential upcoming updates or testing phases for the game. This follows a period of maintenance and fixes, while the company has been focused on Dune Awakening. The surveys suggest a possible significant update, with players entering an NDA for a test build.
The Best Base Pals in Palworld Right Now (Home Sweet Home Update)
This guide for Palworld focuses on optimizing base pal selection and roles, especially after the Home Sweet Home update. It emphasizes understanding work suitability levels, role overlap with priority systems, the advantage of dark-type pals, and pal size for efficient base management. The article breaks down recommendations for specific tasks like lumbering, kindling, mining, watering, planting, gathering, electricity generation, cooling, medicine production, transporting, and handiwork, highlighting key pals and the strategic use of Applied Technique Books.
The Future of Bethesda's Starfield Revealed | Console Creatures
Bethesda has revealed upcoming content updates for Starfield, including the Free Lanes update and the Shattered Space expansion, which will add new features like ship autopilot, weapon and armor customization with X-Tech, and enhanced outpost building. These updates aim to address player feedback and improve existing systems rather than being a 'Starfield 2.0'. The Free Lanes update is scheduled for April 7, 2026, with the Shattered Space expansion also launching on the same date.
Base-building tower defense game Vectorio gets a massive upgrade a year in the making
The base-building tower defense game Vectorio has received a major 0.3 update from developer BN Games, marking a year of significant overhauls. This update introduces infinite worlds, a new rendering system for substantial performance gains, an engineering system for building modification, quests for storytelling, and enhanced multiplayer. It also features revamped enemy, drone, and turret AI systems, a new power mechanic, and an improved research system with alternate recipes.
Fortified Space is all systems go for Early Access launch on March 27, 2026
Fortified Space, a space sim and tower defense hybrid, is set to launch into Early Access on March 27, 2026, for PC. Developed by Nightsail Game Studios, the game challenges players to command a starship, engage in space combat, and build planetary fortifications against enemy waves. The title draws inspiration from classic Flash games and will feature ship exploration, asteroid mining, and farming.
Subnautica 2 shows off its highly modular and customizable base building system
Subnautica 2 will feature a new modular base building system that allows for deep customization of rooms, corridors, and decorative elements. This tile-based procedural technology aims to elevate the base-building experience beyond simple rectangles. The game's early access launch window remains unannounced due to a lawsuit involving publisher Krafton.
Subnautica 2 developers showcase new modular base building system at GDC
Unknown Worlds showcased the new modular base-building system for Subnautica 2 at GDC, highlighting increased player expression and flexibility. The system allows for custom shapes, adaptable windows, and collaborative construction in its optional four-player cooperative mode.
Subnautica 2 developers showcase new modular base building system at GDC
Unknown Worlds showcased the new modular base-building system for Subnautica 2 at GDC, highlighting increased player expression and flexibility. The system allows for custom shapes, adaptable windows, and collaborative construction in its optional four-player cooperative mode.
Subnautica 2 reveals overhauled modular base-building system in new dev blog, now the storm has passed
Subnautica 2 is set to enter Early Access in early 2026, featuring an overhauled modular base-building system that offers players greater control and flexibility. The new system allows for more intricate seabase construction, both solo and in optional four-player cooperative multiplayer. Design Lead Anthony Gallegos highlighted the focus on player expression and pushing the system's limits.
UNKNOWN WORLDS REVEALS OVERHAULED MODULAR BASE-BUILDING SYSTEM FOR SUBNAUTICA 2
Unknown Worlds has revealed an overhauled modular base-building system for Subnautica 2, allowing for greater player creativity and expanded underwater habitat design. The new system, powered by Unreal Engine 5, introduces modular construction tools and optional four-player cooperative gameplay. Subnautica 2 is scheduled to enter Early Access on PC and Xbox Series consoles in 2026.
Subnautica 2 Shows Off its Base-Building Systems in Latest Developer Diary
Unknown Worlds released a developer vlog detailing the new base-building systems in Subnautica 2, highlighting a more sculptural and expressive approach compared to previous titles. The game will feature hop-in co-op and crossplay, with optimizations for platforms like Steam Deck. Subnautica 2 is set for release later this year on PC and Xbox Series X/S, and will be available on Game Pass day one.
Skyborne Exploration Adventure ATMOSFAR Lifts Off into Steam Early Access in Q2 2026
The skyborne exploration survival adventure ATMOSFAR is set to launch into Steam Early Access in the second quarter of 2026. Developed by Apog Labs and published by Shueisha Games, the game features 1-4 player co-op, aerial exploration, mobile base-building with the Cloud Cruiser, and ground expeditions on the alien world of Tycos.
Behold Subnautica 2's fancy fresh windows that come as part of its new procedural base building system
Subnautica 2 is introducing a significantly improved procedural base building system, moving away from fixed pieces to allow for more sculptural and expressive designs, including custom-shaped windows. Base design lead Kiel McDonald highlighted the new system's uniqueness in the survival genre, while senior engineer Carolyn Lu demonstrated its flexibility. The article also briefly mentions ongoing legal disputes between Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton.
