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Gombo Early Access
Gombo, a co-op action-adventure game developed by Martin Cochet and published by FDG Entertainment, is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam. The game features a "Cuphead-style" art direction and promises to uncover "dark secrets."
Release Dates/Windows
This article provides release information for several games. Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster is set to release on September 9th, with a release date trailer available. Fading Echo will launch on PC on July 21st, also accompanied by a trailer. SEED has an Early Access release date of July 21st, with a gameplay trailer featuring Mary, Peter, and Gunter.
Fable has early access, only if you’re willing to pay for it
Playground Games' Fable reboot will offer five days of early access for players who purchase the Premium or Collector's Editions of the game, or a Premium Upgrade for those playing via Game Pass. These editions also include additional in-game outfits and the 'Order of the Hero' expansion, along with various pre-order bonuses like a Chicken Suit and in-game items.
This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflage
This week's PC game releases include the fantasy kingdom builder Atre: Dominance Wars and the puzzle platformer Rakeo on Monday. Tuesday brings the 3v3 basketball game NBA The Run, followed by the multiplayer camouflage game Meccha Chameleon and the mech-based looting game SAND: Raiders of Sophie on Wednesday. Thursday features the action roguelike 33 Immortals and the space trading game SpaceCraft, with the Astroneer spin-off Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions also launching in early access. Friday's releases include the bento-making game Don't Let It Starve.
Into the Fire is a survival extraction game where the enemy is a volcano
Into the Fire, a new survival extraction game from Starward Industries, was showcased with a trailer during Summer Game Fest. Players must rescue survivors from a volcanic archipelago using specialized tools before lava and environmental hazards consume the islands. The game is set to release in Early Access on PC via Steam later this year.
Fable pre-orders are live, and the Collector's Edition includes a Jack of Blades statue for die-hard fans
Pre-orders for the upcoming game Fable are now available, with a planned release date of February 23, 2027. Multiple editions are offered, including a Standard Edition, a Premium Edition with digital extras and early access, and a Collector's Edition featuring a Jack of Blades statue. Fable will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on its release date.
Palworld 1.0 won't require you to "wipe your data," but Pocketpair says "you should" anyway: "Starting a new character will give you the best experience"
Pocketpair announced that Palworld 1.0 will launch on July 10, and while players are not required to delete their save data, the developer strongly recommends starting a new character for the best experience. This recommendation is due to significant game overhauls and new content being added for the full release. Players can continue existing saves or use the global pal box to transfer creatures.
SpaceSlog launches its first major update since its early access launch!
Produno Games Studios has released Alpha 13, the first major update for their spaceship building colony sim, SpaceSlog, since its Steam early access launch. This update focuses on quality-of-life improvements, balance adjustments, and bug fixes, introducing new items like a refinery and electric cooker, alongside numerous gameplay enhancements and optimizations.
Captain Jupiter introduces a rocket blast of new STARSEEKER gameplay at the PC Gaming Show
Captain Jupiter revealed new gameplay for STARSEEKER, a cooperative voyage and discovery game from the makers of Astroneer, at the PC Gaming Show. The game will feature combat, exploration, terraforming, and astronaut customization. STARSEEKER launches in Early Access on June 11 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Can You Samurai? Renowned Expeditions Series Heads to Feudal Japan in a New Turn-Based RPG
Expeditions: Samurai, a new historical turn-based RPG from Campfire Cabal and THQ Nordic, is set in feudal Japan around the year 1600. Players will navigate a branching narrative shaped by their decisions, featuring dynamic turn-based combat and drop-in/drop-out co-op. The game is planned for PC release this Summer and will be available via Early Access.
Fable Preorders Are Live for Xbox and PS5: Here's What Comes in Each Edition
Preorders for the upcoming game Fable are now available for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. The article details the contents of the Standard, Premium, and Collector's editions, and provides information on how to secure early access.
SGF 2026: Logic Artists Brings Samurai To Their Newest Expeditions Game
Expeditions: Samurai, the next installment in the alternate-history RPG series from Campfire Cabal, will feature feudal Japan as its setting. Creative Director Jonas Wæver revealed new details about the game, including the inclusion of stealth mechanics and optional co-op multiplayer. The game is planned for an Early Access launch in August 2026 on PC, with potential console releases in the future.
After over five years in early access, Valheim is finally graduating to version 1.0
Valheim will officially launch out of early access on September 9th, developer Iron Gate announced. The 1.0 release coincides with the final major update, The Deep North, and will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Linux, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with cross-play supported across all platforms.
Kickstarted cozy MMO Loftia ties down an autumn early access release window with a new trailer
The cozy MMORPG Loftia, developed by Qloud Games, is set to launch in early access this fall, as revealed in a new trailer. The trailer showcases various social and pastoral activities, including farming, fishing, and house decoration. To celebrate, Qloud Games is hosting an event to unlock community rewards, with more details on the exact early access date to follow.
MMO Week in Review: Stop asking where the guild wars are
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, with beta testing planned for fall 2027, while confirming continued support for Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged. NCsoft is also preparing for the western launch of Aion 2 in September and has the Horizon MMO in development. The article also touches on early access launches for Camelot Unchained and Reaper Actual, and the upcoming summer early access for Stars Reach.
Fatekeeper Early Access Review – A Promising Fate, Still Being Forged
Fatekeeper, an early access action-adventure game, offers a visually impressive world with atmospheric environments but suffers from clunky and unsatisfying core combat mechanics. Despite its low entry price and developer responsiveness, the game's linear design and underdeveloped systems make it difficult to recommend at this stage.
EMPULSE Early Access Kicks Off on June 24th
1047 Games has announced that its competitive shooter EMPULSE will launch its early access period on June 24th, with a playable demo available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15th. The game features extensive verticality with mechanics like wall-running, grappling hooks, and deployable P.A.I.N.T. bombs, alongside powerful mechs that can significantly impact gameplay.
One of Subnautica 2's ousted execs is now working on a sequel to ship-scavenging horror game Duskers
Misfits Attic and co-developer Stray Signal announced Duskers 2.0, a sequel to the ship-scavenging horror game. The new title will feature colony building and a more hopeful narrative, with a Steam early access release planned. Stray Signal is a new studio led by Max McGuire, a former lead on Subnautica 2 who was part of controversial layoffs at Krafton.
Studio Ghibli-inspired cozy adventure game Into the Wind announced for PC
Three Friends and Bloom & Gloom have announced Into the Wind, a Studio Ghibli-inspired cozy adventure game for PC. Players will explore the Adriatic islands of Santa Rosa on a sentient motorcycle-plane, delivering cargo, upgrading their vehicle, and uncovering the mystery of a disappearance. The game will launch first in Early Access for PC via Steam, with no release date announced.
After over 5 years in early access, Valheim 1.0 launches in September with its final biome update, Deep North
The viking survival game Valheim will officially launch its 1.0 version on September 9, exiting early access after over five years. The final biome update, Deep North, will be included with the 1.0 release. Valheim will also expand its platform availability to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch alongside its existing PC, Mac, and Xbox One/Series X|S versions.
