Early Access
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Daedalus' World news - Blood Rush
Blood Rush has received a significant update, introducing a new area called the third circle, a new boss, new enemies, weapons, NPCs, and features like a weapon wall and an expanded codex. The game is now available on Steam, and its price has been increased to reflect the added content and ongoing development as an Early Access title.
Pirate survival game Windrose was accidentally killing your SSD
The pirate survival game Windrose was found to be causing excessive read/write operations on players' SSDs, potentially leading to hardware wear. Developer Kraken Express has released a patch to address these issues, reducing disk usage and CPU load. Despite this problem, the game has achieved significant sales success since its early access launch.
Kingmakers shows signs of life with a few development videos, but I'm still a little concerned
Kingmakers, a time-travel action game, has received a development update from Game Director Paul Fisch, addressing concerns about its prolonged silence. The update shared details on animation work, including parries and a wall-building system, and emphasized ongoing balance work and AI behavior tweaks. While a release date remains unannounced, the developer's continued activity suggests the project is still active, alleviating fears of it becoming another "The Day Before" situation.
Best spells to use in Far Far West
This guide details the best spells to use in Far Far West, focusing on those that are powerful on their own and can create effective combos. It highlights spells like Bandito, Portal, Fireball, Ritual, Wisp, and Rain, explaining their individual strengths and potential synergies. The article also touches on the importance of spell selection based on player builds and the game's early access status.
Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch
Subnautica 2 is confirmed to be ready for its Early Access launch on May 14th, with developer Unknown Worlds stating it will run well on devices like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. The underwater survival adventure game will be playable on PC, with specific mentions of Steam Deck and Xbox Series consoles being "good to go" for the early access period.
Enter the Chronosphere Early Access Release Date Moves to May 25
Effort Star and Joystick Ventures have announced that Enter the Chronosphere will launch into Steam Early Access on May 25, 2026, priced at $14.99. The tactical bullet hell game features a unique stop-and-start combat system where time only progresses when the player acts. The Early Access version will include five biomes, multiple playable characters, and procedurally generated runs.
Subnautica 2 Promises “More Biomes, Creatures, Leviathans” Than Previous Early Access Launches
Unknown Worlds has provided new details for the upcoming early access release of Subnautica 2, promising more biomes, creatures, and leviathans than previous launches. The game will enter early access on May 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with plans to remain in this state for at least two years, allowing player feedback to shape its development. The base building system is highlighted as a key feature, and recommended PC specifications have been released.
Dead as Disco Promises Infinite Disco Upgrades, New Boss This Summer Ahead of 1.0 Launch in 2027
Brain Jar Games Inc. has outlined its update roadmap for Dead as Disco, which is currently in Early Access. The developer plans to release three major updates between June and the end of Summer, introducing new bosses, fashion upgrades, and 'Infinite Disco' features. The game features Free Flow-inspired combat and is expected to launch its 1.0 version in 2027.
'The team has weathered a lot': Subnautica 2 design lead says the community kept the dev team going 'when…
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14 for PC, priced at $29.99. Design lead Anthony Gallegos acknowledged the development team faced challenges due to legal disputes but emphasized the game's ambitious starting point. The early access period is expected to last at least two years, with players gaining access to all content up to and beyond the 1.0 release.
Steam Deck verification criteria continues to confuse as Masters of Albion is marked Unsupported, despite devs considering it 'fully optimised for handheld'
Masters of Albion, a new god game from Fable creator Peter Molyneux's studio 22cans, has been marked as 'Unsupported' on Steam Deck despite the developers' claims of full optimization and handheld features. While the game is playable and considered fully optimized by the studio, it does not currently meet Valve's performance thresholds for an official compatibility badge.
Best Dead as Disco graphics settings for no lag and max FPS
This guide provides recommended graphics settings for Dead as Disco to achieve optimal performance and minimize lag on PC. It details specific adjustments for various graphical options, including shadows, textures, and upscaling, aiming for a stable 60 FPS experience. The article notes that the game's day-one performance is satisfactory and expected to improve during its early access period.
WE STOPPED MOVING FOR A FEW WEEKS AND ENTER THE CHRONOSPHERE IS NOW RELEASING ON MAY 25 INSTEAD
Developer Effort Star and publisher Joystick Ventures have delayed the Early Access release of their turn-based tactical bullet hell game, Enter the Chronosphere, from May 14 to May 25. This decision was made to avoid competing with the release of Subnautica 2, which also announced a May 14 date. The game will still launch on PC via Steam for $14.99.
Project: Mist launches into early access in two weeks
Chicken Launcher announced that Project: Mist, an open world survival horror game, will launch into early access on May 19th. A new demo with multiplayer functionality is available now to gather player feedback before the early access period, which is expected to last six months. The full release will include additional content and features, with a price increase planned.
Monsters & Memories promises to make classes with ‘distinct identity’ that are ‘genuinely fun to play’
Developer Niche Worlds Cult is focusing on creating distinct and fun-to-play classes for their upcoming MMORPG, Monsters & Memories. The studio is reviewing all classes to ensure they have unique identities, align with genre conventions, and offer meaningful progression, with early access scheduled for October.
Star Wars: X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans release In The Black, a "serious" space combat sim with Newtonian physics
Impeller Studios, led by veterans from Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries, has released In The Black, a new space combat simulator emphasizing realistic Newtonian physics and the pilot experience. The game is currently in early access on PC and supports various control inputs including HOTAS and Steam Deck, with plans for a full release after at least a year.
Dead as Disco Early Access
Brain Jar Games has launched the rhythmic brawler Dead as Disco into Early Access for Windows on the Epic Games Store and Steam. The game is available with a 20% launch discount.
Game Reviews
Reviews for Dead as Disco and Industria 2 have been released. Dead as Disco is an Early Access title that blends rhythm-based combat with music videos, while Industria 2 is a Resident Evil-inspired sci-fi horror game.
Broken Dagger is the indie RPG that wants to bring back the spirit of Daggerfall
Broken Dagger, an upcoming indie RPG from Electro Soul Games, aims to recapture the spirit of classic titles like The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall. The game will feature a seamless open world, non-linear storytelling, and player choice, with an early access launch planned for the future. The developers are also active on Discord and Steam community pages.
Dead as Disco Early Access Preview - Disco never dies, baby
Dead as Disco has launched into Early Access, offering a blend of brawler and rhythm gameplay with a unique story mode. While the current content is somewhat light and could use polish, the core gameplay loop of smashing enemies to the beat is exhilarating. The game features over 30 songs, a customizable hub area called The Encore, and a robust custom music mode.
Dead As Disco Is Out Now! - Viral Rhythm Brawler Launches Into Early Access
The rhythm-driven beat 'em up Dead As Disco has launched into Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Brain Jar Games, the game features music-synced combat, a neon-drenched world, and a soundtrack with over 30 songs. It is available at a discounted price of $19.99 for a limited time.
