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Nine Dots Studio has delayed the early access release of Outward 2 from July 7 to sometime next year due to feedback from its ongoing open beta. The developer aims to make significant improvements before the early access launch to regain player trust. Outward 2 is a hardcore action RPG that emphasizes player discovery and self-direction.
Outward 2 Early Access Delayed to 2027 — Nine Dots Statement — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Developer Nine Dots has announced that the early access launch of their action RPG Outward 2 has been delayed to 2027 due to ongoing technical issues and a desire to meet player expectations. The studio's CEO apologized for the delay, emphasizing that the game requires more development time to ensure a quality experience for players, especially after feedback from the recent open beta.
In the middle of its Steam beta, survival sandbox Outward 2 delays planned July 7 launch to next year
Nine Dots Studio has delayed the launch of Outward 2 from July 7th to 2027, citing player feedback and a desire to deliver a more polished product. The challenging action RPG with survival elements is currently in its Steam beta, which will continue until June 22nd.
Outward 2 has been delayed to 2027
Nine Dot Studios has delayed the early access release of Outward 2 from July 7th to 2027. CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal stated the decision was made to ensure the game meets player expectations and to allow more development time based on beta feedback. The studio aims to deliver a significantly improved experience for the early access launch.
Less than a month before launch, survival RPG Outward 2 delayed into 2027
Survival RPG Outward 2 has been delayed from its planned July 2026 release into 2027. Developer Nine Dots Studio announced the delay, with CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal apologizing to fans and stating the decision was made based on player feedback from the ongoing open beta to ensure a satisfactory product.
Path of Exile 2 players have earned 8 trillion gold and cheesed a spin-to-win move in Return of the Ancients
Grinding Gear Games has shared statistics from the early access period of Path of Exile 2's Return of the Ancients update, highlighting player activity. Players have accumulated over 8 trillion gold, and the Arbiter of Divinity has been defeated more than 1.2 million times. The studio is also continuing to refine the game with endgame changes and adjustments to character builds.
EMPULSE Demo Released; Early Access Next Week
A playable demo for EMPULSE, a 6v6 movement shooter from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, is now available on Steam. The game is set to launch into Early Access next week, following the release of this preparatory demo.
Release Dates/Windows
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is set to release on October 8th, with a red-band trailer available on its official website. Additionally, Drone Sector will launch into Early Access on Steam on July 21st.
Quantic Dreams’ Spellcaster Chronicles shuts down on Friday, four months after release
Quantic Dream's free-to-play, team-based action-strategy game, Spellcaster Chronicles, will shut down its servers on June 19, 2026, just over four months after its Early Access launch. The developer cited the challenging market environment and insufficient player numbers for its decision to refocus on other projects. Players who spent money during Early Access will be eligible for a full refund.
Outward 2 Early Access delayed to 2027
Nine Dots Studio and Nine Dots Publishing have delayed the Early Access launch of Outward 2 from July 7 to 2027. The decision was made to ensure the game meets player expectations after feedback from beta testing. The open-world action RPG will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
MIMESIS MAJOR UPDATE MAKES ITS AI-DRIVEN MONSTER MORE UNPREDICTABLE
KRAFTON and ReLU Games have released the first major update for their co-op horror game MIMESIS, enhancing the AI-driven monster's unpredictability and decision-making. The update also overhauls progression, rebalances difficulty, expands maps, and introduces new monsters and gear. This update aims to reduce predictability and increase tension for players in the Early Access title.
Drone Sector Launches July 21st on Steam
MicroProse announced that Drone Sector, a tactical gunship command game, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on July 21st. A playable demo is currently available on Steam during Steam Next Fest, showcasing gunship combat, squad command mechanics, and two missions.
2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces Early Access Preview - There's room for more
Ground Shatter's "2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces" is now available in Early Access, bringing back the spy-fiction theme with new cooperative multiplayer and combat mechanics. While the core turn-based card-driven gameplay remains engaging, the game currently lacks a story mode and has limited content, with its Early Access status evident in some menu navigation oddities. Despite these shortcomings, the revamped visuals and groovy techno soundtrack offer a promising foundation for the game's future.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Runeward Online, Polity, and Misa Online
This article highlights lesser-known multiplayer online games, including Runeward Online, a blend of RPG and bullet hell shooter from FatHatCat. Polity, a colony sim MMO, has received a significant update after a period of stalled development. Misa Online, an indie MMORPG from Misa Games, is selling pre-alpha access with promises of PvE and PvP content.
Outward 2 Early Access Delayed From July 7th to 2027
Nine Dots Studio has delayed the early access release of Outward 2 from July 7th to 2027. Creative director Guillaume Boucher-Vidal cited player feedback and the need for more development time to meet expectations as the reasons for the postponement. The game will retain its focus on survival, exploration, and co-op gameplay.
Cozy co-op sandbox Aloft releases new trailer, plans final early access update this summer
The co-op sandbox game Aloft, developed by Astrolabe and published by Funcom, is planning its final early access update for this summer. The game has sold over 250,000 copies since its early access launch at the start of 2025. A new trailer was released during the Summer Game Fest Green Games Showcase, announcing the upcoming update and hinting at the full 1.0 launch.
UnderMine 2’s Lunar Magic Update Arrives Today, Introducing a New Playable Sorceress and More
Thorium has released the Lunar Magic Update for their action-roguelike game UnderMine 2, currently in Early Access. This major update introduces a new playable character, Minerva the Lunar Sorceress, alongside a Bestiary, new encounters, and quality-of-life improvements. The update also adds features like relic sharing and new achievements, continuing the game's development towards its 1.0 launch.
Doloc Town Launches Steam Workshop Support in Final Major Update Ahead of 1.0 Release - There’s Never Been a Better Time to Jump In Before Upcoming Price Increase
Logoi Games announced that Doloc Town, a pixel-art farming sim developed by RedSaw Games, has received a major update introducing full Steam Workshop support. This update allows for extensive community modding ahead of the game's 1.0 release, which will also include a price increase. A limited-time discount is available until June 25th.
Voice Of Belldona Unveils Major Early Access Updates and Future Content Roadmap Following Successful Launch
Developer Storycrop and publisher Okasan's Recipe have released major updates and a future content roadmap for their sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder, Voice of Belldona, following its successful Early Access launch on PC via Steam. The updates address technical fixes, difficulty balancing, and core mechanics, with the full release planned in approximately six months, including the narrative-heavy Story Mode.
Campaign Early Access Now Included in Modern Warfare 4 PS5 Pre-Orders
Infinity Ward announced that pre-ordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will grant players early access to the single-player campaign starting October 16, 2026, one week before the game's full release. This incentive, previously used for Modern Warfare 2 and 3, applies to digital standard and Vault Edition pre-orders on PlayStation 5 and other platforms.
