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Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole game
Level designer Hannes Gille revealed that the innovative split-world concept for Split Fiction's final level was initially intended for the entire game. The team ultimately saved the mechanic for the end due to significant artistic and design challenges, finding it provided a strong and memorable conclusion.
"It can't even be Pokemon Minecraft, you can't even craft": Pokopia leaves co-op fans disappointed, saying GameShare between Switch 2 and its predecessor "might as well not exist"
Players of the cozy Pokemon spin-off Pokopia are expressing significant disappointment with its multiplayer and GameShare functionality between Nintendo Switch consoles. Reports indicate that players using GameShare have severely limited capabilities, unable to craft items, customize characters, or access many game mechanics, leading to frustration for those who purchased the game for co-op play.
Abyssus Confirmed For Xbox And PlayStation – Underwater FPS To Finally Surface On Console
The underwater roguelike FPS Abyssus is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, launching this summer with a major free 1.3 update. This update includes new areas, enemies, blessings, and full crossplay support across all platforms. A physical PlayStation 5 edition with all cosmetic DLC will also be available.
Fortnite: Save the World coming to Nintendo Switch 2, will be free-to-play
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, and will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2. The PvE co-op campaign, which was the original mode of Fortnite before the battle royale, will offer players the chance to build forts and fight monster hordes.
Virtual Hunter Launch Update
Korpi Games and VRKiwi have delayed the launch of Virtual Hunter on Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2 to May 27th. This decision was made to allow for further performance optimization and polish, ensuring a smooth and stable experience for the VR hunting simulation. The game will feature realistic animal behavior, a large open world, and co-op gameplay for up to six players.
Lighthouse Of The Souls – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Lighthouse Of The Souls is a third-person action roguelite featuring solo and up to 4-player online co-op. Players choose from six distinct heroes to combat a corrupted island, with procedural maps and four difficulty modes offering high replayability. Beta sign-ups are now open.
The Best Open World Co-Op Games To Explore With A Friend
This article highlights the best open-world co-op games for players to enjoy with friends, covering a variety of genres and experiences. Featured titles include Palworld, Fallout 76, Sons Of The Forest, Grounded 2, Project Zomboid, Sea Of Thieves, Valheim, No Man's Sky, and Enshrouded, each offering unique ways to explore vast virtual worlds together.
Ghost of Yotei launches its team-based multiplayer Legends mode today
Sucker Punch has released the co-op Legends mode for Ghost of Yotei, allowing up to four players to team up and face waves of enemies. The mode features distinct classes like Archer, Mercenary, Samurai, and Shinobi, with missions available in four difficulty levels. A challenging raid is planned for release next month.
Big Ghost of Yotei PS5 Update Adds Free DLC
The PlayStation 5 version of Ghost of Yotei has received a major update introducing the free Legends DLC. This substantial download, around 27 GB, adds four new classes, multiple difficulty modes, unique cosmetics, and online co-op for two or four players across various modes including Survival, Story, Incursion, and a Raid.
Kritter: Defend Together - Out 7PM UTC
Kritter: Defend Together, a chaotic roguelite base defense game developed by LJF Games and published by NAGA, has officially launched its 1.0 version on March 10, 2026, for PC. Priced at $9.99 with a launch discount, the game features a co-op experience developed alongside its community, with a post-launch roadmap including quality of life updates, new content, and social features.
PS5 Getting Promising Historical Action Game in July 2026
The co-op survival psychological horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, developed by Ace Team and published by Nacon, is set to release on July 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will take on the roles of explorers during the Conquistador era, completing contracts and improving their wealth while surviving horror and madness inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)
This article lists the highest-rated games released in 2026 so far, focusing on titles that have achieved a review score of 8 or higher. It highlights games like Cairn, Esoteric Ebb, Mewgenics, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Nioh 3, Pokemon Pokopia, Big Hops, Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, Resident Evil Requiem, and WWE 2K26, providing brief descriptions and their scores. The article also mentions notable games from 2025 and explains GameSpot's review methodology.
How to play with friends in Pokemon Pokopia
This guide explains how to play Pokemon Pokopia with friends. Players can join a friend's world, invite others to their own, or collaborate on creating a Cloud Island together.
Mechs Meet Cozy: Animalkind Sets March 30th for Open-World Co-Op Adventure
Uncommon Games announced that Animalkind will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on March 30th, 2026. The co-op open-world adventure game allows players to pilot mechs, gather resources, build a community, and recruit townsfolk. The developers plan to expand the game with community input during Early Access.
Slay The Spire 2 review in progress - less than a sequel, more than an update
Slay the Spire 2 offers a refined experience building upon the original's successful deckbuilding roguelike formula, rather than a revolutionary sequel. While the core gameplay remains similar, improvements in presentation, UI, and balance, along with new cards, characters, and a four-player co-op mode, make it an unequivocally better game. The early access version on PC is already a polished experience, with console and mobile versions planned for the future.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review
This review covers Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, highlighting its gameplay and potential as an early Game of the Year contender. The article also touches upon other gaming news and previews, including Slay the Spire 2, Diablo 4, and Resident Evil Requiem.
RUINER 2 Brings Revolutionary Shell System to Cyberpunk Co-op
Reikon Games announced RUINER 2, evolving the cult classic top-down shooter into a full Action RPG with 2-3 player online co-op. The game introduces a "Shell System" where players unlock new character abilities by defeating bosses, allowing for real-time switching and tactical depth. Closed playtesting is scheduled for early April 2026.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is Coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 15th
The co-op horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be released on July 15th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon, the game features 40-player co-op, a sanity system, and extraction-style gameplay inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's novella 'The Mound'.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Follow Us, Torebia Island Odyssey, and Iron Swarm
This news roundup highlights lesser-known multiplayer games, including the two-player co-op horror title Follow Us, the indie MMORPG Torebia: Island Odyssey inspired by Ragnarok Online, and the MMOFPS Iron Swarm featuring gun-toting ants. Follow Us has a demo available, Torebia: Island Odyssey is in development with dev blogs and a trailer, and Iron Swarm has received a visual overhaul and is selling early access bundles.
SLAMPUNKS Reinvents Co-Op Survivor-Likes with High-Impact ‘Kinetic Hero Synergies’ and Game-Breaking Builds
HALE GAMEWORKS has announced SLAMPUNKS, a 1-3 player co-op action roguelite launching in Q2 2026 on PC. The game features active, momentum-based combat with 'Kinetic Hero Synergies' and 'game-breaking' power progression, moving away from traditional auto-shooting. A Steam playtest registration is currently open.