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Subnautica 2 adding its "scariest" region ever in next major update, the developers say
Unknown Worlds has announced a significant update for Subnautica 2, introducing its "scariest" region yet, new story elements, and updated Leviathan behaviors. The update also adds a Frog chassis for the submersible and a new underwater dash ability when wearing fins. This update marks the beginning of the game's "Early Access 2.0" phase, though a specific release date has not yet been provided.
Subnautica 2's next major update adds "the scariest region we've ever done", together with frog mechs and a very welcome tweak for dashing
Subnautica 2 is preparing for its "early access 2.0" update, which will introduce a new, reportedly very scary region, a new creature, and the "Frog" chassis, a submersible with arms and legs. The update also includes new biomods and a welcome tweak allowing players to dash while wearing fins. Developer Unknown Worlds has not yet provided a release date for these additions.
Subnautica 2 is heading for 'Early access 2.0,' which brings 'one of our scariest regions we've ever…
Subnautica 2 is preparing for an "early access 2.0" update, which Unknown Worlds creative director Anthony Gallegos describes as its most substantial yet. This update will introduce a new playable region with new biomes, story elements, creatures, and a scarier region described as dark and threatening. The Collector Leviathan's behavior will also be updated to be scarier.
Palworld’s Next Big Update “Side by Side” Launches This Winter
Pocketpair announced that the first major post-launch update for Palworld, titled "Side by Side," will be released this Winter. The update is expected to feature popular characters Zoe, Auri, and Saya, potentially making them recruitable. Palworld is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Xbox One.
VR MMORPG Eldramoor hypes up its players for its beta test starting November 4
Resolute Games has announced that its VR MMORPG Eldramoor will begin its closed beta test on November 4th and run until November 18th. Access to the beta requires a $45 purchase, which also includes a full copy of the game upon early access release, a gryphon pet, and unique in-game cosmetics and titles. The developers aim for the beta to feel like a living world, though players should still expect bugs and rough edges.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen highlights development on polish and fixing for abilities and zones
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen continues to provide weekly updates on its development progress, focusing on polish and bug fixes for abilities and game zones. Recent highlights include the completion of an ability tool for developers and a functional prototype for rafts, with ongoing work on NPC improvements, environments, itemization, and the Faerthale zone.
Monsters & Memories pushes out patch with ‘heavy optimizations’ while its population remains steady
The indie MMORPG Monsters & Memories, which launched into early access a few weeks ago, has released a new patch focused on heavy server optimizations. The game has maintained a steady player count between 16,000 and 18,000 daily players. The patch also includes class adjustments, fixes for exploits, and inventory updates.
This week in PC games: build a better zombie in Stupid Never Dies, glue together houses in Cutout Village, and settle brave new worlds in Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from limb-swapping zombie action RPG Stupid Never Dies and city-builder Cutout Village, to Star Trek: Outposts Unknown and the HD-2D Final Fantasy Resonance. Other notable titles include the co-op puzzle game We Were Here Tomorrow and the run-and-gun Metroidvania A Sister's Journey.
Wardogs reels back some of Season 2’s mechanics after exploits and player complaints
Developer Bulkhead has rolled back several mechanics introduced in Wardogs Season 2 following player complaints and exploits. An exploit allowing excessive progression XP gain via the driver role has been removed, and the Lonestar cash and XP bonus has been revoked. Players remain dissatisfied with the changes and the impact on the game's meta.
"Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI tools
Evil Empire's CEO Thomas Pfeiffer and Head of Business Ben Laulan discuss the studio's growth from supporting Dead Cells to developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Rogue Prince of Persia. They highlight the success of their Triple-i Initiative for indie game discovery and share insights on collaborations with larger publishers. The pair also express concerns about the impact of AI on the creative process and the meaning of game development.
Wardogs Season 3 could be brought "significantly" forward, to offer "a proper fresh start"
Developer Bulkhead is considering significantly bringing forward Season 3 of Wardogs to offer players a proper fresh start, as Season 2's progression speed has led to player frustration. The studio acknowledges that the current season's rapid progression, with some players reaching end-game gear within days, has undermined the intended fresh start. Bulkhead is also planning 'primitive' servers for mid-season updates to limit available gear and vehicles.
Tape to Tape coming to Nintendo Switch
Excellent Rectangle announced that its roguelite hockey game, Tape to Tape, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 23, 2026. The 1.0 release will include a remade campaign, new content, upgraded visuals, and more features for the simcade hockey experience.
Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs
Enshrouded has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting early access. Meanwhile, Guild Wars 3 has previewed its first social hub, and World of Warcraft Forever is preparing for a server slam stress test. The article also lists numerous other games in various stages of beta and early access testing.
Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Now Live
The early access campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now live. The article also contains standard website cookie and privacy policy information.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Can Be Played Early on PS5, Here’s How
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now available for early access on PlayStation 5 for players who preorder the game, with full release scheduled for October 23, 3036. Preordering grants access to exclusive in-game items and DMZ early access starting October 20. The game is a standalone title and will not be available on Game Pass until the holiday season of 2027.
DMZ Early Access Starts October 20
Early access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's DMZ mode is scheduled to begin on October 20. The article also contains standard website cookie policy information.
"We were wrong": Wardogs devs end Season 2's team-specific cash and XP bonus experiment after a single, tumultuous day
Wardogs developers Bulkhead have canceled their Season 2 experiment that offered team-specific cash and XP bonuses after just one day, admitting they "fucked up." The bonuses, intended to boost the underperforming Lonestar faction, led to "tryhard" players accumulating excessive in-game currency, disrupting progression balance and causing matchmaking issues. The developers are now reverting to more conventional rebalancing methods.
Subnautica 2 – “The Voyage to Early Access 2 Begins” Overview Trailer
Creative Director Anthony Gallegos introduced a new developer vlog series, "The Voyage to Early Access 2," for Subnautica 2. The video offers sneak peeks and sets the stage for the upcoming content update, which will bring the game to Early Access.
Call Of Duty: MW4’s Campaign Launches Today, Please Don’t Spoil It For Others
The campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is available today, October 16, for players who preorder the game, unlocking at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developer Infinity Ward has requested that players refrain from sharing campaign spoilers to allow everyone to experience the story. Activision boss Tyler Bahl confirmed this installment concludes the current Modern Warfare storyline and teased future innovations for the franchise.
"We f***ed up:" Bulkhead admits Wardogs Season 2 "got a few things wrong"
Developer Bulkhead has admitted to making mistakes with Wardogs Season 2, particularly regarding the Blue Team bonus and Driver progression exploits. CEO Joe Brammer acknowledged these issues, stating they "fucked up" and have since removed the bonus and are implementing fixes for the exploits, including temporary bans for some players. A mid-season update will also introduce 'limited mode servers' to recapture the early-to-midgame experience.
