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Ancient Greece Action RPG Sequel Sets PlayStation 5 Release Date, Watch Trailer
THQ Nordic and Grimlore Games have announced that Titan Quest II will launch on January 19, 2027, for PlayStation 5 and PC. The mythological action RPG sequel, currently in Early Access on PC, will cost $59.99 on PS5 and $49.99 upon full PC launch. A new trailer introduces the antagonist Nemesis and showcases combat, exploration, and mythical creatures.
Multiplayer OARPG Titan Quest II announces a January 19 departure from early access
Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic announced that Titan Quest II will exit early access on January 19th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The full launch version will see a price increase for PC players to $50, while console players will pay $60. The game will continue to receive post-launch content updates.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks is the perfect mix of new and old; you can even injure all your guests
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks aims to blend classic gameplay with modern customization, allowing players to build and manage theme parks with unprecedented control. The game introduces features like fine-tuning ride physics and dealing with the consequences of guest injuries, while also simplifying path and attraction placement. Launching in early access, the title seeks to balance deep management with playful experimentation.
WARDOGS Price Will Rise Over Time During Early Access Up To $59.99 in 24 Months, Says CEO
Joe Brammer, CEO of WARDOGS developer Bulkhead, announced that the game's price will increase over its Early Access period, eventually reaching $59.99 within 24 months. He stated that the price hikes are justified by ongoing content additions and the need for long-term game sustainability, advising players unwilling to pay the rising cost to wait or look elsewhere.
WARDOGS Teases Gloomy Forecast For Season 2 on October 15th
Bulkhead Studios' WARDOGS has achieved 2 million sales in its early access period. The game's authentic arcade-style combat has resonated with players, leading to the announcement of Season 2 launching on October 15th. A new teaser suggests challenging weather conditions will be a factor in the upcoming season.
Wardogs price will increase throughout Steam early access, and "if you don't agree with that, please…
Developer Bulkhead is implementing a scaling pricing model for its early access game Wardogs, with the price set to increase over time. CEO Joe Brammer defends the strategy, stating the game's value and development costs justify the rising price, and encourages players to buy in early if they agree with the approach.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 580: A Loftia set of goals
The Massively OP Podcast episode 580 covers a range of MMO news and discussions, including WoW Forever's beta, Guild Wars 2's final content drop, Loftia's early access launch, and RuneScape's Dragonwilds release. The hosts also touch on Soulframe, rage quit moments, minigames, and a potential Pokémon MMO.
After Palworld and Valheim, more than half of Steam's top 10 best-rated 2026 releases are early access survivors…
Despite player cynicism towards the early access model, six of Steam's top 10 best-rated releases for 2026 are games that graduated from early access to a 1.0 launch. Titles like Palworld and Valheim, alongside others such as Scrap Mechanic and Timberborn, have achieved high ratings, demonstrating the continued success and viability of the early access development process.
Throwback MMO Monsters & Memories opens early access character creation for subscribers
The throwback fantasy MMO Monsters & Memories is launching its early access next week. Players can currently subscribe for $15 to reserve names and create up to five characters per server. The developers at Niche Worlds Cult stated that the game is not complete and development will continue.
Hero x Hero codes (September 2026) for free Chips, cosmetics, and more
This guide provides active and expired promo codes for the VR experience Hero x Hero, which is currently in Early Access. The codes offer in-game currency like Chips and cosmetic items. Instructions on how to redeem these codes within the game are also included.
Stars Reach talks up building updates as it promises to ‘pay attention to growth’ and ‘features, not just fires’
Playable Worlds CEO Raph Koster announced that Stars Reach is shifting focus from reactive 'firefighting' to proactive feature development and growth. Upcoming updates will prioritize housing customization, new building pieces, and improved missions, with future plans including multi-story buildings and enhanced town management mechanics.
"There is no easy answer anymore, there's no kind of playbook" – Secret Mode is hedging its bets with two very different pillars
Independent UK publisher Secret Mode is experiencing significant growth by focusing on two distinct pillars: 'pure indie' titles and higher-budget games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The company, which recently separated from Sumo Digital and Tencent, is also exploring a 'caretaker development' model for existing titles and emphasizes the importance of discoverability in the current market.
Escape From Playtime Brings Unsettling Co-op Horror to Early Access on October 21st
Escape From Playtime, a co-op horror title where players control rejected toys from Poppy Playtime to escape a factory, will launch in Early Access on PC on October 21st. The game plans to remain in early access for about a year, with initial content including eight playable dolls and a core enemy lineup, with more to be added over time.
Fellowship discusses recent quality-of-life updates, answers questions about queues and leagues
The developers of the early access title Fellowship discussed recent quality-of-life updates, including UI improvements, increased community sizes, and an end to loot reduction. They also addressed player concerns about queue times and matchmaking, acknowledging these as retention issues that require further targeted tweaks and the implementation of multi-league and multi-hero queue options.
Camelot Unchained adds ‘more flattering’ lighting with its latest early access patch
Camelot Unchained received an early access patch that significantly improves environmental lighting, addressing issues with overly bright days and dark nights. The update also enhances NPC logic, improves art in the Silvermine Mountains region, and increases the maximum camera distance, with future patches planned to focus on RvR progression.
Wardogs CEO braces for an Arc Raiders situation: "We're not going to have enough content for people"
Joe Brammer, CEO of developer Bulkhead, acknowledges that Wardogs, currently in Steam early access, may not have enough content to satisfy its large player base. He compares the situation to Arc Raiders, emphasizing the team's focus on delivering a great 1.0 launch for PC and consoles, despite the current demand.
Monsters & Memories nerfs charmed NPC damage, tweaks stealth, and shares more class previews
Monsters & Memories, an upcoming MMORPG, has received several balance adjustments ahead of its October 1st early access launch. Charmed NPC damage has been nerfed, and stealth mechanics have been tweaked with changes to detection and the Hide skill. The developers also provided class previews for Bard and Enchanter.
Pantheon apologizes for early access wipe delay, says it will happen ‘when it’s ready’
Visionary Realms has apologized for the delayed game wipe in their MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, admitting they announced it prematurely and lacked sufficient quality assurance. The team stated the wipe will occur when the system is ready, with no specific date given, and that Mastery is being removed from the game for now.
Tokyo Walled City ser ut att vara en immersive sim med potential
Tokyo Walled City is an upcoming immersive sim featuring stealth gameplay as the assassin Reiko Kimura in the retro-styled Neo-Tokyo. The game emphasizes vertical exploration, advanced visibility and sound mechanics, and a mix of human and android enemies. It is set to launch on Steam in early access soon.
Steam Week in Review: This indie publisher released 29 terrible-looking Steam games in a single day—will they make…
Indie publisher Hard Shark Games released 29 early access games on Steam in a single day, many of which appear to be asset flips using Unity templates. Despite the low quality and minimal player counts, the article suggests the publisher may still be profitable due to the low cost of Steam store pages and recoupable fees.
