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Modern Warfare 4 release times and early access explained
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23, with digital pre-orders granting early access to the campaign starting October 16 and the DMZ mode on October 20. PC preloads are already available, and the full game will unlock at midnight local time. The game requires 115GB of storage space.
After almost three years of early access, Enshrouded has hit 1.0 with a complete story, bigger map, and way too much more to mention
Enshrouded has officially launched its 1.0 version after nearly three years in early access, featuring a complete story, an expanded map of Emberval, and a level cap increase to 50 for characters and 55 for gear. The update also introduces new rendering technology for improved visuals, voice acting for lore entries in English, German, and Mandarin Chinese, and a new logic system called 'Sparkworks' for advanced gameplay creation.
Monumentally expansive roguelike Caves of Qud is getting even bigger in December with an early access expansion that lets you play as messed up dogs and trees
Freehold Games announced that the roguelike Caves of Qud will receive its first expansion, Diaspora, in early access on December 9th. This expansion introduces playable plant and animal characters, new mutations, and improved world generation. The developer is opting for early access to allow community testing of the complex new systems.
Survivalbox RPG Enshrouded launches into its glorious 1.0 release
Keen Games has officially launched Enshrouded into its 1.0 release after a successful early access period. The survival sandbox RPG now features a complete map of Embervale, including new biomes and two new Hollow Halls. The update also brings a level cap increase to 55, a new survivor, more base decor, spells, improved graphics, and a new Sparkworks logic system.
Caves of Qud: Diaspora breaks new ground by being the first early access DLC release on Steam
Caves of Qud: Diaspora marks the first time downloadable content has been released in Steam's Early Access program. Developers Freehold Games and Kitfox Games are opting for this model to allow community feedback on the complex expansion, similar to the base game's development strategy. Valve made backend adjustments to enable this unprecedented release.
Finally: Our favorite roguelike for sickos will let me play as a sapient tree
The roguelike Caves of Qud is receiving a new expansion, Caves of Qud: Diaspora, which will enter early access on Steam on December 9. This expansion introduces playable sapient trees and mutated animals as starting characters, alongside new creatures, artifacts, and features like mountable saltback tortoise steeds.
Reforj developer 4J Studios announces PC release date at Game Republic New Horizons
4J Studios announced that its open-world survival sandbox game, Reforj, will launch a closed PC playtest in Q1 2027. The news was revealed at Game Republic New Horizons, with further details shared about the invite-only nature of the playtest to ensure an optimized player experience. The developer also highlighted their direct feedback loop with players and the integration of their new Rixels technology.
Subnautica 2’s Next Update is Its “Most Substantial Yet” With a New Region, Story Content, and More
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is preparing the "most substantial" Early Access 2.0 update for Subnautica 2, which has sold over five million copies. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the update will introduce a new, frightening region with multiple biomes, new story content expanding on colonists and other beings, and additional creatures. The update, currently without a release date, will also feature new Biomods and a Dash function for Fins.
WARDOGS Studio Boss Discusses Loadouts, Wants Players to Continue Experimenting With Weapons
Joe Brammer, studio boss at Bulkhead Studios, discussed the upcoming loadout system for WARDOGS, explaining that it will be an unlockable feature tied to the in-game economy. This approach aims to encourage players to continue experimenting with various weapons rather than settling on a single preferred setup. The studio also revealed that WARDOGS has generated nearly $100 million in revenue since its Early Access launch on PC.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 216 - Poly Fighter
This week's Indie-licious livestream will feature an early access look at Poly Fighter, a single-player roguelike fighting game from HeartLoop Games. The game entered Steam Early Access on October 13, 2026, for PC, offering players a challenging experience with character progression through new moves and upgrades.
How to get early access to Modern Warfare 4 and when does it start?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Players can gain early access to the campaign starting October 16 by digitally pre-ordering the game, with early access to the DMZ mode beginning October 20. The full multiplayer will be available at the worldwide launch.
Optionally multiplayer sandbox SpaceCraft adds traveling merchants, new areas, and single-player tweaks
Shiro Games' early access sandbox SpaceCraft has received a significant update, adding traveling merchants who deal in various resources, 11 new restricted areas including abandoned ships and processing plants, and a new catch-up system for single-player progression. The update also introduces remote extraction features, new permits, skill line levels, and visual improvements.
Wardogs Season 2 adds new items, rainy weather, and rewards a faction shift with more XP and game cash
Wardogs Season 2, launching October 15th, introduces new items, rainy weather affecting visibility and sound, and four new weapons and vehicles. To address faction imbalance, players joining the Lonestar faction will receive in-game cash and XP bonuses, while the losing faction gets a vendor discount.
Phasmophobia’s 30 Million Sales Started With a 1,000-Unit Goal
Phasmophobia has surpassed 30 million sales across PC and consoles since its 2020 Early Access launch. Kinetic Games, led by director Daniel Knight, originally aimed to sell only 1,000 units in the first year. The studio also confirmed the return of the Crimson Eye Halloween event and plans for a 1.0 release in the second half of 2027.
Assassin's Creed creator says 1666: Amsterdam developers create up to 20 builds a day – "Progression is…
Patrice Désilets, the creator of Assassin's Creed and creative director of 1666: Amsterdam, stated that his current studio, Panache Digital Games, produces between 15 to 20 builds of the game daily. The game, which is currently in Early Access, has faced development challenges including past ownership by THQ and Ubisoft, and a recent controversy regarding AI-generated assets which the team has committed to removing.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ lets you revive yourself, but not without consequences
Infinity Ward has detailed the new 'Tourniquet' self-revive mechanic for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode. While players can revive themselves once, it leaves them in a wounded state with capped health, requiring a medkit to fully recover and restore the ability. Additional self-revives can be found as loot or printed, but the exact limits are not yet specified.
Wardogs snackar om vad som kommer i säsong 2 den 15 oktober
The war game Wardogs, which sold 1.25 million copies in its first day of early access, will receive its second season on October 15th. The update includes four new weapons, four new vehicles, new buildable structures, and the addition of rain as a weather effect that impacts visibility and sound. A new betting system for in-game actions and balancing improvements are also part of the update.
Deadlock Appears to Be a Big Hit from Valve
Valve's in-development MOBA, Deadlock, has achieved a new concurrent player record of 262,145 during its invite-only playtest, surpassing Team Fortress 2's peak. This surge coincided with the addition of a new character, Solomon, who features chess-based abilities. Despite its early access and invite-only status, Deadlock is demonstrating significant player engagement.
Riftstorm Preview – Hunting Cosmic Horrors | Invision Game Community
Riftstorm is a co-op looter-shooter with roguelite progression, developed by Confiction Labs and Agate, that entered Steam Early Access on August 11, 2026 for PC. Players take on the role of Weavers, investigating supernatural incidents and sealing rifts. The game features unique character abilities, extensive weapon customization, and a high-risk, high-reward extraction system, with plans for significant content expansion over its 18-24 month Early Access period.
Phasmophobia confirms 30 million sales as its Crimson Eye Halloween event returns
Phasmophobia has surpassed 30 million sales across PC and consoles since its 2020 Early Access launch. Developer Kinetic Games announced the milestone alongside the return of its annual Crimson Eye Halloween event, which features increased ghost speed and sanity drain for greater rewards. The game's director, Daniel Knight, expressed gratitude for the community's support, with the full 1.0 release now slated for the second half of 2027.
