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Wreck Runners – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wreck Runners is a four-player co-op extraction horror game set in the Bermuda Triangle where players use a shared all-terrain vehicle to salvage loot. The game features physics-driven chaos, a shapeshifting environment, and unpredictable emergent gameplay as players secure salvage while facing unknown creatures and environmental hazards. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Pirate survival hit Windrose charts course for major quality-of-life improvements after 1.5M wishlists
The developers of the pirate survival game Windrose have announced upcoming quality-of-life improvements following a successful demo that garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Planned updates include enhanced co-op features for up to eight players, varied loot drops, a hold-to-gather mechanic, FOV slider, DLSS/FSR support, and controller improvements. The game is expected to release in 2026 on PC.
KRAFTON UNVEILS PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2026 DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
KRAFTON has unveiled the 2026 development roadmap for PUBG: Battlegrounds, focusing on gameplay evolution and live service advancements. Key features include destructible terrain on Erangel, new tactical systems, a seasonal weapon meta rotation, and enhancements to ranked mode. The roadmap also introduces new experiences like a co-op roguelite mode called Xeno Point and a co-op heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze for PAYDAY, alongside a full-scale expansion of User Generated Content tools and a dedicated UGC hub.
Harvest Skies: Crop Dusting Simulator Announced for Steam
Digital Chiefs Studio has announced Harvest Skies: Crop Dusting Simulator, a business simulation game for PC where players manage an agricultural aviation company. The game will feature co-op for up to five players and a closed playtest is scheduled for April 2026.
Forza Horizon 6 Introduces LINK Skills for Even More Rewarding Co-op
Forza Horizon 6 will introduce new LINK Skills, rewarding players for performing cooperative actions like drifting together. The game will also feature enhanced Car Meets in new Japanese locations, including Daikoku and Okuibuki Parking Lot, alongside temporary Meets via the Festival Playlist's Live Program. Forza Horizon 6 is set to launch on May 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release later in the year.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is Being Co-Developed by Halo Studios, Virtuos and Abstraction – Rumor
A new report suggests that Abstraction is co-developing Halo: Campaign Evolved, with Virtuos also involved to an unknown degree. Abstraction's work reportedly includes level and technical design, with development beginning in Summer 2023. The game is rumored for a late 2024 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, focusing on campaign co-op with new mechanics and weapons.
Geoff 'Zag' Keene, design director of Abiotic Factor, has 1,160 hours in PUBG and de-stresses using a Blizzard classic: 'Instead of going to therapy, guys will literally boot up Warcraft 2'
Geoff Keene, design director for Abiotic Factor, discusses his gaming habits and inspirations. He reveals a deep fondness for Warcraft 2 as a de-stressing tool and has over 1,160 hours in PUBG, which he credits as an influence on the extraction shooter genre. Keene also expresses excitement for future updates and DLC for Abiotic Factor.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 takes another stab at Mojang's surprisingly great Diablo-inspired action-RPG spin-off later…
Mojang Studios announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 at Minecraft Live 2026, a sequel to the Diablo-inspired action-RPG. The game is set to release later this year on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a focus on loot and co-op gameplay. The original Minecraft Dungeons has been a significant success, attracting over 25 million players.
Slay the Spire 2 is worth it just for the co-op
Slay the Spire 2's cooperative multiplayer mode is highlighted as its most significant and surprising feature. The article suggests that the co-op gameplay alone makes the sequel a worthwhile experience, fundamentally changing the way players approach the roguelike deckbuilder genre.
Huntin’ Buddies – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Huntin’ Buddies is a 4-player online co-op hunting game where players take contracts to hunt mutated animals in a forbidden national park. The game features tense one-shot kills, the need to extract together, and escalating difficulty over 15 nights. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Farever – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Farever is an upcoming online co-op action RPG set in a fantasy open world called Siagarta. Players can explore dungeons, enemy camps, and various environments alone or with allies, customizing their combat style with numerous class and skill combinations. The game also features gathering and crafting professions, and a beta sign-up is currently available.
Game Pass Hidden Gem: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris 💎
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is highlighted as a hidden gem available on Game Pass, praised for its engaging co-op gameplay and twin-stick shooter combat. The article recommends the game, noting its bird's-eye perspective and puzzle-solving elements, and also mentions its availability on Nintendo Switch as part of The Lara Croft Collection.
Survival Fans Rejoice: Palworld x Enshrouded Bundle Hits Steam
Pocketpair has announced a new bundle on Steam that includes both Palworld and Enshrouded, offering a 10% discount. This collaboration brings together two popular survival games, with Palworld focusing on creature collecting and base building, while Enshrouded offers a co-op action RPG experience centered on rebuilding a kingdom. The bundle is presented as a smart move to leverage the success of both titles within the thriving survival genre.
Airborne Justice review - ChristCenteredGamer
Airborne Justice is a short game that can be completed in a couple of hours, offering a consistent experience due to its non-randomized levels. While some may find it too easy, especially with a second player, its reasonable price makes it a worthwhile consideration, particularly during sales.
Nullpoint Protocol Release Date Announcement
Everbloom Games has announced that Nullpoint Protocol, a 1-4 player co-op roguelite, will launch on PC via Steam on April 6th. The game aims to replicate MMO raid encounters with challenging boss fights and roguelite progression, featuring dynamic difficulty scaling for solo and co-op play.
FBC: Firebreak gets its final content update, a lower price and Friends Pass
Remedy Entertainment has released the final content update for FBC: Firebreak, introducing new arenas and gameplay tweaks. The game will remain playable with updated servers, and a Friends Pass allows free players to join purchased game sessions. Additionally, the base game and Deluxe Edition prices have been permanently reduced.
1.5 Million Aliens have invaded Earth to run a Gas Station - Roadside Research launches new automation update
Developer Cybernetic Walrus and publisher Oro Interactive announced that Roadside Research has surpassed 1.5 million players during its Early Access period. To celebrate, the highly anticipated Automation Update has been released early, introducing new automation systems, expanded customization, and cross-play between Steam and Xbox. The game is also available at a 20% discount on Steam for a limited time.
The gates open on the chaotic park building simulator Zoo Life Simulator, available now on Steam!
Zoo Life Simulator, a first-person park management simulation game, has launched into Steam Early Access. Players can build and manage a safari park, either solo or with up to four players in co-op mode. The game is available on PC for $9.99 with a 25% launch discount.
Reanimal review – Uncosy Game
Reanimal from Tarsier Studios offers a dark, intimate, and uncomfortable horror experience that lingers with players. The game features environmental storytelling, oppressive atmosphere, and challenging co-op puzzles, though it suffers from bugs and glitches. Despite its bleak tone and disturbing imagery, Reanimal is a masterfully crafted horror game that trusts players to interpret its narrative.
The chaotic city builder, ‘Overthrown’, has now reached v1.0 on PC and consoles
The chaotic co-op city builder Overthrown has released its 'Nature' update for PC via Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. The update was announced by publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Brimstone.
