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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.
Subnautica 2 developer video reveals a 'brand new' base building system with some pretty fabulous windows
Unknown Worlds has revealed details about a brand new base building system for Subnautica 2, aiming to offer players more creative freedom and customization options. The system moves away from fixed pieces, allowing for more sculptural designs, various window shapes, painting, and cosmetic options. Subnautica 2 is slated for early access release later this year.
"I don't think we've seen anything like this in any other survival game": Subnautica 2 devs say new base-building system uses "techniques that haven't been used in games in this way before"
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is developing a new base-building system for Subnautica 2, described as a "sculptural and expressive" system unlike anything seen in other survival games. This new system allows for greater customization of base architecture, including unique window shapes and curved designs. The game is slated for early access release later this year.
BALL x PIT erscheint heute für mobile Geräte und lebt seine explosive Mischung aus Survival, Basisbau und Ball-Action unterwegs aus
The brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite game BALL x PIT is now available on mobile platforms iOS and Android. Developed by Kenny Sun and Friends and published by Devolver Digital, the game features over 60 unique balls to combine, over 70 structures to build, and various areas to explore. It is free-to-play with an option to unlock permanently for 9.99 Euros.
Fortnite Save the World Poised for Free-to-Play Release - GameHaunt
Fortnite Save the World will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, after eight years as a paid title. Epic Games is also launching the mode on the Nintendo Switch 2, while continuing support for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Original founders will retain their perks, including earning V-Bucks, while new players will have access to the co-op PvE experience against AI Husks.
Blockchain MMO EVE Frontier adds clone manufacturing, co-op base building, and zone changes March 11
CCP Games' blockchain MMO EVE Frontier has received a new update introducing clone manufacturing, allowing players to produce and enhance their character's skill-infused shells. The update also enhances cooperative base building with new turret types and network node contributions, alongside changes to orbital zones, enemy types, and spaceship controls.
Conan Exiles thralls guide: how to capture, level, and use thralls
This guide for Conan Exiles explains the Thrall system, detailing how to capture, break, level, and utilize NPCs as followers. Thralls can serve various roles including fighters, crafters, and performers, with higher-tier named thralls offering significant advantages in combat and crafting efficiency.