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Arms of God Early Access
The bullet heaven shooter Arms of God has launched into Early Access for PC on Steam. A 15% launch discount is available for a limited time.
Whoops! Sand: Raiders of Sophie's server slam got so slammed it isn't coming out tomorrow anymore
The release of Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been postponed from its original June 10th date due to issues encountered during a recent server slam. Developers Hologryph and TowerHaus have decided to move the game to Early Access, with a new release date set for June 22nd, to address server capacity and community feedback. A second server slam is scheduled for June 15th.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 568: Take me home, Tyrian roads
The Massively OP Podcast episode 568 covers the official announcement of Guild Wars 3, release windows for Aion 2, Stars Reach, Loftia, Dune Awakening, and Valheim, and early access updates for Camelot Unchained and Eterspire. The hosts also discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic's Update 7.9 and The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50.
Sand: Raiders of Sophia Delayed Day Before Launch, Now Will Be Early Access
Sand: Raiders of Sophia has been delayed from its original June 10th release date and will now launch on June 22nd as an Early Access title. The developers cited cascading server issues encountered during a recent server slam as the reason for the delay and shift to Early Access, aiming to involve the community in further development and bug fixing.
Camelot Unchained took down its early access servers as promised, preps return this weekend
Camelot Unchained has temporarily taken its early access servers offline as planned and will bring them back online this weekend. The game will now operate on a weekend-only schedule, with servers accessible from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon, as the developers work towards a 24/7 uptime goal. This change follows the game's recent launch on Steam Early Access and ongoing feedback collection.
Shiro’s delayed sci-fi sandbox SpaceCraft hyperjumps into early access this Thursday
Shiro Games' sci-fi sandbox title SpaceCraft has been delayed from its original May 20th release and will now launch into early access on June 11th. The buy-to-play game will feature starship customization and galaxy exploration on Day One, with advanced building, progression systems, and space pirates planned for later in the early access period.
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars Joins Steam Next Fest — New Trailer Out Now
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars will be featured in Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, allowing players to try a free demo of the game. A new trailer has been released to coincide with the announcement. The developers are encouraging feedback during this period to help shape the game before its Early Access launch.
EverRail Rolls Into Summer With New Public Demo Ahead of Early Access Release
Aesir Interactive has released a public demo for their upcoming survival craft game, EverRail, available on PC via Steam. The demo allows players to experience the game's frozen open-world setting, train mechanics, and resource management ahead of its Early Access launch later this summer. Feedback from the demo will be used to further develop the game.
One day before launch, extraction shooter Sand gets delayed again—oh, and it's an early access game now, too
The PvPvE extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed again, with its launch now set for June 22. The game will now release into Early Access instead of a full launch, a decision made after player feedback from recent playtests like the Server Slam. The developer cited the need to involve the community more closely and address server stability issues as reasons for the shift.
Big Walk's creators reflect on their six-year journey
House House developers Nico Disseldorp and Stuart Gillespie-Cook reflect on the six-year development of their upcoming co-op exploration game, Big Walk. Inspired by COVID lockdowns, the game emphasizes social interaction through proximity chat and will launch on August 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac. The team discusses their decision against using Early Access to maintain their creative process and how the game's unique mechanics, like muffled voice chat for puzzles, are difficult to describe but core to its appeal.
Palworld 1.0 sounds huge as Pocketpair lead promises more new Pals than "ever added before in any one update"
Pocketpair's lead John Buckley announced that Palworld 1.0, launching July 10, will feature more new Pals than any previous update. One of these new Pals, a jester-like creature named Dupin, was revealed. Buckley also hinted at further Pal reveals before the full release, advising players to mute the official Palworld social media accounts to avoid spoilers.
How About One More Game for Your September Schedule? Valheim Gets Full PS5 Release
The popular survival game Valheim will receive its full 1.0 release on PlayStation 5 on September 9, 2026, after five years in early access. The launch will include the new Deep North biome and the fully updated base version of the game. Creative director Robin Eyre expressed excitement for the conclusion of the Valheim journey with this update.
Valheim Finally Has A 1.0 Release Date
Iron Gate Studios announced that Valheim's Deep North update, which will bring the game to version 1.0, is set to release on September 9, 2026. The viking survival game will also launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its PC and Xbox versions. The Deep North update will introduce a challenging new biome with deep snow, new enemies, and buildable drawbridges.
Valheim 1.0 launches September 9th for PC and consoles
Iron Gate announced that Valheim 1.0 will launch on September 9th for PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring crossplay for up to 10 players. The Viking-inspired survival game, which originally launched in Early Access in February 2021, has sold over ten million copies and is praised for its engaging survival systems and boss battles.
Pantheon continues to chronicle final polish and prep for the Badia de Cara zone
Visionary Realms' latest progress report for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen details the final polish and preparation for the upcoming Badia de Cara zone. Development efforts include populating areas, final lighting passes, updating interiors, adding NPC dialogue, and introducing variant enemies. General work also covers finalization of tank class mastery systems, prop work for existing locations, and tuning for early levels.
Valheim finally unveils a September 9 release date for its 1.0 Deep North patch and full launch
Developer Iron Gate has announced that Valheim's 1.0 Deep North update and full launch will occur on September 9th. The patch will introduce new enemies, base pieces, and weapons, and will bring the game to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch alongside its existing PC, Linux, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S versions, with cross-play enabled on all platforms.
Ascend to Godhood in the upcoming 4X strategy Atre: Dominance Wars Launching in EARLY ACCESS on June 8 on Steam and GOG
Ironward has launched its real-time fantasy strategy game, Atre: Dominance Wars, into Early Access on PC via Steam and GOG. The game features 4X empire-building, tactical warfare, and god-like powers, with players taking on the role of immortal Elders battling for dominance in a fractured world. The Early Access version includes over 20 hours of gameplay, a campaign with three levels, and a map editor, with the developers seeking player feedback for future content.
Palworld 1.0 släpps i juli – trots fortsatt juridiskt bråk
Palworld is set to launch its 1.0 version on July 10, 2024, after a successful early access period. Despite ongoing legal disputes with Nintendo regarding alleged similarities to Pokémon and patent infringements, the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Mac, and is also included with Game Pass. Nintendo Switch is not currently planned.
Gears of War: E-Day - Open Beta Start Dates and How To Get Early Access
The multiplayer open beta for Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled to begin in August. Information regarding official start dates and methods for obtaining early access has been released.
Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
