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‘Nightingale is our baby,’ Inflexion boss says, but Conan Exiles Enhanced ‘helps us pay the bills’
Inflexion Games, a studio owned by Tencent, is prioritizing the development of Conan Exiles Enhanced, which is helping to fund their original game, Nightingale. While Nightingale remains their 'baby,' major development on it is paused for the foreseeable future, with the team focusing on Conan Exiles to maintain solvency and keep the studio employed. Inflexion plans to return to Nightingale once the Conan project is complete, applying lessons learned to its future development.
Subnautica 2 will be in early access May 14, at long last
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14th. The article notes that the sequel has been the subject of considerable anticipation and drama.
SUBNAUTICA 2, THE NO.1 WISHLISTED GAME ON STEAM FOR NINE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, LAUNCHES IN EARLY ACCESS ON MAY 14
Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series consoles, priced at £25.99 GBP/€29.99 EUR. The sequel features a new alien ocean world, expanded survival systems, and introduces optional four-player co-op for the first time. Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill expressed excitement for player feedback during the Early Access period.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Next Month
The seafaring sequel Subnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access on May 14th. The game will be available globally at 11:00 PM EDT, with a new cinematic trailer also released.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Early Access
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, an official prequel to the Heroes of Might and Magic series, has launched its Early Access phase for Windows PC on Steam. The game is available with a 25% launch discount.
Release Dates/Windows
This article lists upcoming release dates and windows for several games. Aleae will have a combat showcase on May 5th, ATMOSFAR will launch its Early Access on May 20th, and Possible One-Lunar Industries will release its Official Early Access Trailer on May 22nd. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer also has an official trailer mentioned.
Steam's Most Wishlisted Game Is Skipping PS5 for Now
Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 14th, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for later as a finished product. The game's development faced a dispute between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds, but a judge ruled in favor of the studio, allowing the game to proceed. The CEO of Unknown Worlds expressed excitement for player feedback during the Early Access period.
Subnautica 2 Is the Biggest Game Around Right Now, But When Is It Coming to PS5?
Subnautica 2 has achieved significant success in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X, with nearly 500,000 concurrent players on Steam. A PlayStation 5 release is uncertain due to Sony's current lack of a formal Early Access program, though the game is expected to eventually launch on the platform in its complete form. The game's development was also marked by a legal dispute between developer Unknown Worlds and former publisher Krafton.
Subnautica 2 early access launch date finally confirmed, and it's just weeks away
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14, 2026, following a period of legal disputes between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds. A new trailer showcases the sci-fi survival game's underwater exploration and threats. The article details the recent court ruling that ordered Krafton to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill amidst allegations of misconduct.
After a year of messy legal shenanigans, Subnautica 2 has an early access release date
Unknown Worlds has announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in early access on May 14th for $30 USD, with regional pricing available. The developer confirmed that players will only need to purchase the game once during early access to receive all future updates up to the 1.0 launch and beyond. Krafton has been removed as the publisher from the game's store pages following legal disputes.
Enter the Chronosphere launches in Early Access on May 14
The turn-based tactical bullet hell game Enter the Chronosphere is set to launch in Early Access for PC on May 14. The game combines strategic combat with intense projectile patterns.
Subnautica 2 launches May 14 in early access on Steam, Epic, and Xbox – with Krafton not listed as publisher after…
Subnautica 2 will launch in early access on May 14 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and on Xbox, included with Game Pass. The game's developer, Unknown Worlds, is co-publishing with Krafton, despite a recent legal dispute that saw Krafton removed as publisher from store pages. The early access trailer hints at a narrative involving a colony ship and survival on an alien world.
Gravelord launches May 21
The fast-paced first-person shooter Gravelord will exit Early Access and officially launch for PC via Steam on May 21. The game is described as a "boomer shooter".
Krafton's removal from Subnautica 2 Steam page "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to", as developers emphasise continued co-publishing support
Unknown Worlds developers have clarified that Krafton remains a co-publisher for Subnautica 2, despite its removal from the game's Steam page. This situation was reportedly "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to," with Krafton continuing to support the game's launch. The clarification comes amidst ongoing legal disputes between Unknown Worlds leadership and Krafton.
Subnautica 2 now has a firm early access launch date, and it's really soon
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14, as confirmed by a new trailer. The release follows internal disputes between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton regarding the game's readiness and franchise strategy. The aquatic survival sim is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam.
Subnautica 2's lead game designer says it helped cure his sea terror—only for its new apex ocean predator to give him all-new phobias: 'This is going to make many people sad and scared'
Subnautica 2's lead game designer, Anthony Gallegos, discusses how working on the sequel helped him overcome his fear of the ocean, only for a new apex predator called The Collector to reintroduce phobias. The Collector, a massive squid-like monster, is designed to be a terrifying threat, even in co-op gameplay. Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14.
Subnautica 2 launches in Early Access on May 14
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access on May 14 for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will feature a new underwater world and cooperative multiplayer.
THE SWASHBUCKLING PIRATE GAME WINDROSE CELEBRATES OVER 1.5 MILLION SALES WITH NEW ACCOLADES TRAILER
The co-op pirate survival-adventure game Windrose has sold over 1.5 million copies since its Early Access launch. Developer Kraken Express released a new accolades trailer to celebrate the milestone and detailed recent patches that improved performance and added building pieces. Future content drops will include a new biome called the Ashlands.
Windrose Surpasses 1.5 Million Sales as Major Update Adds Content and Fixes
Kraken Express and Pocketpair Publishing announced that their early access pirate survival adventure game, Windrose, has surpassed 1.5 million sales worldwide. A major update has also been released, introducing significant content additions and numerous bug fixes, including improvements to server stability, crafting costs, and visual effects.
Next update introduces new gameplay and content – Dev Diary gives deeper insights
Seafarer: The Ship Sim is receiving its next major Early Access update, the "Immersion Update," which introduces a new campaign mission, a radio system, and reworked existing missions. Developer astragon Development also released the first episode of a Dev Diary series offering insights into the game's development and a new roadmap leading to its full release. The game is available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.