Early Access
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Dark and Darker Season 9 Revamps Rogues, Rangers, and More
Ironmace has announced that Dark and Darker Season 9 will launch on April 28th, introducing new abilities and perks for Rogues and Rangers, alongside a rework of the Forgotten Castle environment. The Squire to Riches game mode has been transformed into a battle royale experience, with quality-of-life upgrades like a ping system and Party Finder also being implemented. The game is currently available in Early Access on PC via Steam.
Peter Molyneux has made a proper game again rather than a monetization experiment, and I really hope he finishes it
Masters of Albion, the latest game from Peter Molyneux's studio 22cans, blends god game mechanics with tower defense and action RPG elements. The game features a charming art style and humor reminiscent of Fable, but suffers from awkward controls, a messy UI, and poor performance, particularly on Steam Deck. Despite these early access issues, the article suggests significant potential if Molyneux can see the project through to completion.
'83 Early Access
Blue Dot Games has launched '83 into Early Access on Steam. This 40v40 tactical first-person shooter is set in an alternate history where the Cold War has escalated. The game is now available for players to experience.
Kristala Launches
Astral Clocktower Studios has announced that Kristala has officially launched version 1.0, concluding its Early Access period. This dark fantasy action RPG is now available for PC and consoles.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. Annihilate The Spance - Unstable [2714] features improvements to movement, missiles, and combat. The Legend of Khiimori's Daybreak Update is now available, and Rogue Point has released a major update for its Early Access version.
Massively Overthinking: Do you try to deinfluence fellow gamers from any MMOs?
The Massively Overthinking column discusses whether writers and commenters intentionally try to deinfluence fellow gamers from playing certain MMORPGs. While some acknowledge the power of their platform to warn about issues like early access scams or unsuitable content for children, most aim for informative, nuanced criticism rather than outright dissuasion, prioritizing constructive feedback and avoiding negativity.
Starfinder: Afterlight’s New Trailer Introduces Nuara, the Cynical Private Investigator
Epictellers Entertainment has released a new trailer for their upcoming party-based RPG, Starfinder: Afterlight, introducing the character Nuara, a cynical private investigator voiced by Bill Butts. The game is set to enter Early Access in 2026 and will feature Nuara as a key character players encounter in Act 1.
Prelude: Dark Pain New Trailer Details Factions and Heroes
QUICKFIRE GAMES and Firesquid Games released a new trailer for their dark fantasy turn-based tactical RPG, Prelude Dark Pain, detailing its factions and heroes. The game will launch in Early Access this summer on PC via Steam. The trailer showcases strategic synergies between characters like Tammais, Maya, Urza, Rufio, Sade, and Gala, belonging to factions such as The Blue Nets, Keepers of the Veil, and Van Rigmars.
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order by announcing Subnautica 2 release date
Fired executives from Unknown Worlds, along with reinstated CEO Ted Gill, have withdrawn their claim that Krafton violated a court order by announcing the early access release date for Subnautica 2. The executives initially accused Krafton of leaking the date without Gill's approval, but have now stated they no longer contend a violation occurred. The legal dispute stemmed from Krafton's firing of Gill, which a court later found to be illegal, leading to Gill's reinstatement.
Prelude: Dark Pain launches in Early Access this summer
The dark fantasy turn-based strategy RPG Prelude: Dark Pain is set to launch in Early Access for PC this summer. The game will offer players a dark fantasy experience with strategic combat.
A Roguelite Mining-Deckbuilder built on tactical chain reactions: Beards Go Underground announced
PandaBee Studios has announced Beards Go Underground, a new roguelite mining-deckbuilder for PC launching in Steam Early Access. Players control greedy dwarves who dig through mountains using a card-based arsenal of pickaxes, explosives, and more, focusing on strategic chain reactions to destroy terrain and unearth treasures. The game emphasizes drafting and upgrading a volatile deck to trigger massive payoffs.
Into the Radius 2 Exits Early Access With Full Co-Op Campaign
Into the Radius 2 has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting Early Access after over a year. The VR survival horror game features a full story campaign with co-op support for two players, but has controversially wiped all Early Access save data. Despite player concerns over the save wipe, the game offers extensive weapon customization and enemy variety.
Shapez 2 leaves the factory floor today as it launches into 1.0
Shapez 2 has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting early access after nearly two years. The factory-building game, developed by tobspr Games, now features a new Manufacture Mode, achievements, and modding support. The update also includes visual improvements and tweaks to the existing Classic Mode.
Into the Radius 2 (PCVR) is leaving Early Access!
CM Immersive OÜ announced that Into the Radius 2 will leave Early Access on Steam for PCVR on April 23, 2026, with a version 1.0 update. The update includes a fully completable story, co-op play, new enemies, customizable weapons, and survival mechanics. Players can purchase the game with a 33% launch discount until the end of April.
Hope you saved room after Slay the Spire 2, because the Vampire Survivors deckbuilder is already Overwhelmingly Positive…
Poncle's new deckbuilding game, Vampire Crawlers, has achieved an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with 98% positive reviews out of over 4,000 submissions. This success comes shortly after Slay the Spire 2 saw a dip in its review score following its first major update.
Free update for the Legend of Khiimori adds photo mode, bandit caches, horse poop, and more!
The Legend of Khiimori has received a free update adding a photo mode, bandit caches, hot springs, and horse droppings for crafting. The early access roadmap also teases future additions. The update includes changes to horse training, dynamic pricing at the horse merchant, and numerous bug fixes across gameplay, world, missions, horses, sound, UI, controls, and visuals.
All Ships In Windrose And How To Get Them
This guide details all nine obtainable ships in the pirate adventure game Windrose, categorized into Ketches, Brigantines, and Frigates, each with Stock, Brethren, and Blackbeard variants. Players unlock these ships through quests and by purchasing blueprints from the Brethren of the Coast faction, with higher-tier ships requiring greater faction reputation and resources.
40v40 Squad-Based Tactical Shooter ‘83 Out Now in Steam Early Access
The squad-based tactical first-person shooter ‘83 is now available in Steam Early Access for $29.99, developed by Blue Dot Games. Set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalates, the game features 40v40 matches with authentic Cold War-era weapons and vehicles, focusing on teamwork and accessible realism. Blue Dot Games, comprised of veterans from Antimatter Games, plans to evolve the game with player feedback and a published development roadmap.
Game Reviews
Masters of Albion, developed by Peter Molyneux's team, has entered early access and is reviewed as a collection of familiar elements without a strong comeback. Separately, Origament - A Paper Adventure is also reviewed by Christ Centered Gamer.
Peter Molyneux’s Final Game Masters of Albion Hits Steam Early Access
Peter Molyneux's latest game, Masters of Albion, has launched on Steam Early Access, with the veteran designer calling it his final project. Early player reception suggests the indie RPG delivers on its promises, capturing the charm of Molyneux's Fable series. This early access approach allows for transparency and community feedback, contrasting with some of his past ambitious but unfulfilled projects.
