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Mythic Kart Maker is basically Mario Kart 64 with a Level Editor
Mythic Kart Maker, developed by Dream Mix Games, has launched on Steam Early Access, offering a nostalgic kart racing experience reminiscent of Nintendo 64 titles. Its key feature is a real-time track editor that allows players to build and test tracks on the fly, alongside a traditional editor and Steam Workshop support for user-generated content. The game currently supports local split-screen multiplayer, with online multiplayer planned for the future.
Forza Horizon 6 Is Only Officially Playable Now to Those Who Bought Its Pricier Premium Edition, but It's Still Putting Up Big Numbers on Steam
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a significant player count on Steam, even though its official launch date is still some days away. The game is currently only playable for those who purchased the more expensive Premium Edition.
Forza Horizon 6 is still gated behind its $120 early access, but it’s already breaking franchise records
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved record-breaking player numbers on PC, surpassing 170,000 concurrent players during its early access period, which requires a $120 purchase. The game has also received critical acclaim, with an average score of 92, making it the best-reviewed game of the year so far. Its setting in Japan is cited as a major factor in its popularity.
Subnautica 2 roadmap details
Unknown Worlds has detailed the early access roadmap for Subnautica 2, outlining upcoming updates including EA 1.1 and EA 1.2, with a focus on multiplayer features based on player feedback. While specific dates are not yet available, the updates will introduce improvements to biomods, storage, a sprint option, voice chat, and the Habitat Builder tool. The game is expected to remain in early access for two to three years.
Subnautica 2 devs promise sprint, voice chat, and player trading in early access roadmap, and the "next chapter of…
Unknown Worlds has outlined the early access roadmap for Subnautica 2, detailing planned updates that will introduce features such as a sprint function, player trading, and voice chat. The first update will focus on quality-of-life improvements, including changes to biomods, blight encounters, and vehicle docking, alongside additional passive biomod slots and a storage cache.
Subnautica 2 Sells 2M in 12 Hours
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has sold over two million units in the first 12 hours since its Early Access launch. The underwater survival sequel's strong sales performance marks a significant milestone for the developer.
Subnautica 2’s early access roadmap promises big improvements along with new content over the ‘next few months’
Unknown Worlds has outlined the early access roadmap for Subnautica 2, detailing upcoming updates over the next few months. The EA 1.1 update will focus on quality-of-life improvements and new features, while EA 1.2 will introduce significant co-op enhancements including voice chat and player trading. Larger expansions with new biomes, creatures, and story content are also planned.
Subnautica 2 Dev Reveals Early Access Roadmap, Teases New Region, New Vehicle, and Next Chapter of the Story
The developers of Subnautica 2 have released an early access roadmap outlining upcoming updates for the underwater survival and crafting game. The roadmap teases new content including a new region, a new vehicle, and the next chapter of the game's story.
"I cannot condone piracy, but I get why people do" - Subnautica 2 lead designer airs frustration at 'flagrant' pirates
Subnautica 2 lead designer Anthony Gallegos expressed frustration with players openly boasting about pirating the game, distinguishing it from general piracy which he understands. Despite the issue, the game achieved over 2 million sales across PC and Xbox Series X/S shortly after its early access launch.
Subnautica 2 Blows Past 2 Million Copies Just 12 Hours After Launch
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 has achieved significant commercial success, selling 2 million copies within 12 hours of its Early Access launch. The game also reached a peak concurrent player count of over 651,000 across PC and Xbox Series X|S. This success comes after a protracted legal battle between Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton regarding contract disputes and the game's release.
Progress Bar: Farever’s server issues trip up an otherwise fun and frolicking MMO-lite
Farever, an MMO-lite action RPG from Shiro Games, offers a colorful and enjoyable world with engaging combat, but is significantly hampered by persistent server and network issues. Despite improvements since its beta, players still experience lag, desynchronization, and server instability, impacting the overall experience. The game's core mechanics, including its Soulslike-inspired combat and class-based progression, show promise, but the underlying technical problems need urgent resolution for its early access to be considered worthwhile.
Subnautica 2’s first 24 hours of early access are marked by 2M sales and generally high praise
Subnautica 2 has achieved 2 million sales within its first day of early access, with Steam reporting over 467,000 concurrent players at its peak. Despite legal disputes between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, player reception has been largely positive, with "very positive" Steam reviews praising the visuals and performance, though some players have noted issues with defense and character sleep mechanics. The article also details ongoing legal battles between the two companies regarding development delays and contractual obligations.
Subnautica 2 Has Already Sold Two Million Copies
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica 2 has sold over two million copies in Early Access within 12 hours of its May 14 launch on Xbox Series consoles and PC. The underwater survival adventure game allows players to explore an alien world alone or with up to three friends, featuring base building and submersible exploration.
How To Unlock Metal Farms In Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock and craft Metal Farms in Subnautica 2, a contraption that allows players to passively gather resources. It details the location of the Metal Farms sub-zone, the materials required for crafting, and how to operate the farm once built. The article also notes that Subnautica 2 is currently in early access, with more content expected.
Subnautica 2 Early Access sales top two million in 12 hours
The Early Access version of Subnautica 2 has achieved significant commercial success, selling over two million copies within its first 12 hours of availability. This milestone highlights strong player interest in the game's early access launch.
Epic Stellar Warfare Update Adds RTS Automation Tools, New CPU Opponents, 20 Multiplayer Maps & More Ahead of Full Release
Tense Games has released a major update for Stellar Warfare, introducing redesigned AI opponents with unique personalities, advanced automation tools for micromanagement, and a revamped multiplayer lobby. This update prepares the Real-Time Strategy game for its full release later this year, moving away from Early Access. The update also adds 20 new multiplayer maps and expands social features.
Seablip charts course with massive Captain Battle Update out now on Steam
Solo developer Jardar Solli has released the Captain Battle Update for his pixel-art pirate RPG, Seablip, on Steam. This major expansion, celebrating the game's two-year Early Access anniversary, introduces a new Captain Duel combat system with unique sword abilities, full gamepad support, and additional content. The update aims to enhance the game's diversity and intensity while Solli focuses on completing the main story.
Path of Exile 2 siktar på att lämna early access i år
Path of Exile 2 director Jonathan Rogers stated that the developers are aiming for a full 1.0 release of the action RPG sometime after the ExileCon convention in November. The final early access patch, 0.5.0, is scheduled for release in late May, and if players enjoy the new endgame content, the transition to 1.0 could follow shortly after. Some promised features, such as missing character classes, may be released post-launch.
Subnautica 2 sells two million copies in less than 24 hours
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 has achieved over two million sales within 12 hours of its early access launch on May 14. The game saw a peak of over 651,000 concurrent players across Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox, with Steam alone reaching 467,582 players. The co-op survival game is priced at $30 and has received overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Forza Horizon 6 overtakes Pokémon as the top-rated game of 2026 so far
Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed Pokémon Pokopia and Resident Evil Requiem to become the top-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic, achieving an average score of 92. While Pokémon Pokopia has more reviews, Forza Horizon 6's higher score has placed it in first place. The game is launching this week on Xbox and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for later in the year.
