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Palworld 1.0 Launches
Palworld version 1.0 has officially launched on PC and consoles, marking the full release of the monster-hunting game developed by Pocketpair. The game initially entered Early Access in January 2024.
ARK: Survival Ascended Free Weekend
ARK: Survival Ascended is available for free on PC this weekend, allowing players to sample the Early Access remake of Ark: Survival Evolved. This promotion offers a chance to experience the game's core features before potential purchase.
FUZZ – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
FUZZ is a physics-based 2D action-adventure game where players control the last seed of the Primordial Tree, using tether and wind abilities to restore Eden Island. The game features hand-drawn environments, a mobile base called The Living Ship, randomized raids, and an arcade mode. An Early Access version is planned, and players can sign up for a beta playtest.
Critter-hunting multiplayer survival sandbox Palworld officially launches today with its 1.0 patch
Palworld has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting early access with a massive update that includes new content, 72 additional Pals, and rebalanced gameplay mechanics. The survival sandbox game, developed by Pocketpair Games, has amassed over 40 million players since its early access debut. The game is currently available for under $19.
A Mobile Headon: Body Cam Shooter Is Coming to PC - Wishlist Now on Steam 🚀
Headon: Body Cam Shooter, a tactical multiplayer game with a body cam perspective, is coming to PC via Steam's Early Access. The developers aim to expand and improve the experience based on feedback from its established mobile player base.
Palworld 1.0 launches with a huge patch
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0, exiting early access with a massive update that introduces 72 new Pals, new islands, expanded story content, and numerous gameplay enhancements. The patch includes significant changes to graphics, UI, multiplayer, and adds new mechanics like Awakening and Mutation for Pal progression. Numerous quality-of-life improvements, balance adjustments, and bug fixes are also detailed in the extensive patch notes.
Subnautica 2 når 5 miljoner sålda ex och får sin första stora uppdatering
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica has sold five million copies. The game also received its first major Early Access update, version 1.1, which introduces features such as a FOV slider, the ability to temporarily stun predators, and improvements to the Biomod system and co-op functionality.
Bithell Games announce Vampirium: 1997, an ‘imslim’ vampire game
Bithell Games has announced Vampirium: 1997, a new vampire-themed game described as an 'imslim' genre. Players take on the role of Dracula's descendant, the King of Britain, tasked with eliminating enemies through a unique tile-and-verb action execution system. The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam.
ALL ABOARD: AESIR INTERACTIVE’S EVERRAIL ARRIVES IN EARLY ACCESS ON JULY 20
Aesir Interactive announced that its self-published open-world survival crafting game, EverRail, will launch into Early Access on July 20, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will be priced at $14.99 with a 10% launch discount, and will also be available in a Supporter Edition and with a separate DLC pack for additional cosmetic items.
Starfinder: Afterlight Introduces the Minister of Flesh
Epictellers Entertainment has revealed Velkan Droth, also known as the Minister of Flesh, as the primary antagonist for their upcoming party-based RPG, Starfinder: Afterlight. Voiced by Christopher Tester, this sadistic villain will hunt players across the Pact Worlds. The game is set to release in Early Access in 2026, with a public demo planned.
I dag släpps 1.0-versionen av Palworld
The 1.0 version of Palworld has been released after over two years in Early Access. This major update introduces new areas like the Sunreach archipelago with new pals and bosses, along with various world enhancements. Players are advised to remove any installed mods to avoid potential issues like save file corruption or crashes.
Palworld Review So Far
The 1.0 version of Palworld appears to have made significant improvements based on initial impressions. The game has transitioned from early access with notable enhancements.
Outward 2 Interview – Beta Feedback, Immersion Through Friction, Gameplay Systems, And More
Nine Dots Studios CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal discusses the delay of Outward 2 to 2027, citing crucial feedback from beta testing regarding stability, optimization, and game balance. The extended development aims to refine the game's core mechanics, improve immersion through deliberate friction, and enhance narrative delivery with more central characters and smaller factions.
Palworld Nears 500,000 Concurrent Steam Players After Exiting Early Access
Palworld has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting early access on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game has achieved over 485,000 concurrent players on Steam, with Pocketpair confirming over 40 million players total and maintaining the $29.99 price point. While future development is confirmed, a major update akin to No Man's Sky is unlikely due to engine limitations.
Cursed Companions Released
Crimson Forge Studios has officially launched the co-op horror game Cursed Companions on PC via Steam, following its Early Access period. The game is currently available with a 30% discount for a limited time.
Saw: Genesis Is a 3v1 Horror Game Set a Century Before Jigsaw
Saw: Genesis is a new 3v1 asymmetrical horror game set a century before the events of the Saw films, developed by Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios and published by Bloober Team. It will feature one player as the Judge and three as the Accused, with procedurally generated mazes and unique mechanics for each role. The game is coming to PC in Early Access via Steam.
Palworld 1.0 Release Time: When It Drops and What to Do First
Palworld 1.0 is set to launch on Friday, July 10, 2026, with Pocketpair targeting approximately 12:30 PM JST. This release marks the end of its early access period, with save data expected to carry over. The article provides release times for various time zones, noting that it will be Thursday evening for North American players.
Roughly 192 Subnautica 2 players have drowned every minute since launch
Developer Unknown Worlds has shared player statistics for Subnautica 2's early access period, revealing that players have drowned over 15.6 million times since launch. This equates to an average of 192 players drowning every minute. Despite this, players have collectively traveled a vast distance through the game's oceans and collected millions of in-game items.
Subnautica 2 Adaptive Measures Update brings more Biomods, Biolabs & better base building
Subnautica 2 has received its first major update since launching into early access, titled the Adaptive Measures Update. This update introduces new Biomods and Biolabs, alongside numerous fixes and improvements to exploration, wildlife behavior, and base building, many of which were implemented based on player feedback. The update also includes adjustments to gameplay progression, UI, and bug fixes across various systems.
A single city-state against empires: the hybrid strategy game leaves Early Access with its full 1.0 release
The hybrid strategy game City States: Medieval has left Early Access and launched its full 1.0 version on July 24, 2026. Developed by Reverie World Studios and published by indie.io, the game focuses on a merchant city-state surviving between larger empires in the 12th century and is available on Steam and the indie.io Store.