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HoMM: Olden Era säljer en halv miljon – hyllas på Steam
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold 500,000 units since its early access launch on April 30th. The game, which had 1.5 million wishlists on Steam prior to release, is receiving positive player reviews, with 89% of over 6,800 Steam players giving it a thumbs up. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for about a year, treating it as a full release to make a strong first impression.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Sales Hit 500k in 72 Hours
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved over 500,000 sales within 72 hours of its release, doubling its initial 250,000 sales from the first day. The strategy RPG also reached a new peak of 60,000 concurrent players on Steam. The game is available on PC via Steam Early Access and PC Game Pass.
Subnautica 2 Coming To Game Pass At Launch
Subnautica 2 will launch on May 14 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ASUS ROG Ally. The game will be available in early access, known as Game Preview on Xbox, and is the most-wishlisted game on Steam. Unknown Worlds, a subsidiary of Krafton, plans to develop the game over the next few years, with a full release expected in 2026.
Shrapnel: First Western Blockchain Game Launched in China Market
Shrapnel, a Western blockchain-based first-person shooter, has launched its Early Access in China on GalaChain, marking the first time a Western blockchain game has integrated with China's Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC). This move allows for legal digital asset transactions and in-game trading in renminbi, potentially opening the door for other Web3 titles in the lucrative Chinese market. The game utilizes the SHRAP token for in-game purchases and GALA for transaction fees, with plans to use a portion of Chinese revenue to buy back SHRAP.
Dead as Disco release countdown: Exact date and time
Dead as Disco, developed by Brain Jar Games, is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on May 5th. The game combines music with martial arts gameplay, where players control Charlie Disco on a quest for redemption. The release will be worldwide, with specific times provided for different time zones.
Carbon Community Highlight: Comment of the Month
The developers of the game Carbon are highlighting positive player feedback that reinforces their development direction towards early access. A playable pre-alpha demo is currently available on Steam, receiving strong validation for its core gameplay and overall vision.
HoMM: Olden Era säljer en kvarts miljon – hyllas på Steam
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, released in early access on April 30, has sold 250,000 units within its first sixteen hours. The game has also received positive reception on Steam, with 89% of over 6,800 players giving it a thumbs up. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for about a year, treating it as a full release to make a strong first impression.
Steam week in review: Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take over
The cooperative shooter Far Far West, inspired by Left 4 Dead and Vermintide, is shifting focus to replayability and community support after a successful early access launch. Despite a challenging year for new multiplayer titles, developer Night Street Games aims to keep the game playable for its community. The article also reviews Steam's top sellers list for April 21-28, noting the performance of various games including Counter-Strike 2 and the new s&box platform.
Heroes of Might and Magic is still a phenomenon as new game sells half a million in three days
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold over 500,000 copies on Steam within three days of its early access launch. The game achieved over 60,000 concurrent players and is currently a top seller on the platform. Developer Unfrozen plans to keep the game in early access for approximately one year.
My favorite dice roguelike just left early access, and it's finally broken my Slay the Spire 2 streak
The dice-building roguelike Die in the Dungeon has officially left early access with its 1.0 update, introducing a new character, Nera, and an expanded progression system. Developer Atico has also added new difficulty modes and secret quests. The game is available on Steam with a launch discount.
Channeling its inner Silksong, Subnautica 2 causes a chain reaction and pushes a second game to move its release date…
Subnautica 2's upcoming Early Access launch has caused a ripple effect, prompting the developers of the survival game Outbound to move their release date forward to May 11 on PC and Xbox. This strategic shift aims to avoid direct competition with Subnautica 2's anticipated launch.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 4, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of May 4, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Titles include the rhythm-action game Dead as Disco, the narrative simulation Wax Heads, and the action RPG Alabaster Dawn, all launching in early access. Other notable releases include the first-person adventure WILL: Follow The Light and the narrative adventure Mixtape.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Achieves 250,000 Sales in Less Than 24 Hours - GameHaunt
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved remarkable success in its early access launch, selling 250,000 copies within approximately 16 hours on Steam and the Microsoft Store. The game, priced at $39.99, has garnered a 91% "Very Positive" rating on Steam and is also available on PC Game Pass. This strong performance marks a significant return for the classic turn-based strategy franchise after a decade-long hiatus.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s cozy beta, Book of Travels’ demise
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting that Loftia has entered beta while Book of Travels will sunset its MMO version to become a solo offline game. It also covers the status of other titles like Eldramoor, Camelot Unchained, and Ashes of Creation, alongside crowdfunding efforts for an archive of classic MMORPG drama and a movie about The Guild.
Subnautica 2 Team Says Krafton is Co-Publishing, “Still Very Much Helping” With the Game’s Launch
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with Krafton co-publishing the game. Despite some confusion regarding Krafton's publisher status on Steam, Unknown Worlds confirmed they are still actively involved in the game's launch and promotion. The early access version will feature co-op support for up to four players and will be available on day one with Game Pass.
A decade on, classic strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic returns triumphant, earning its budget back in just one day
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a prequel to the classic turn-based strategy series, has achieved significant success shortly after its early access launch. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game topped the Steam sales charts and recouped its development costs within 24 hours, selling 250,000 units in its first 16 hours. The game offers multiple modes, including a campaign, map editor, and scenarios, and is available with a launch discount.
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era’s early access recoups dev costs in one day and earns positive initial response
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved significant success in its early access launch, recouping development costs on its first day by selling 250,000 copies. The game has received a positive response from players, with over 3,000 reviews and a peak of over 50,000 concurrent players. Developer Unfrozen has already released a patch addressing bugs and network issues.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 02/05/26
This week's gaming news includes the early access release date for Subnautica 2, Star Wars: Galactic Racer's October launch, and the shutdown of developer Spiders. Several games received high review scores, including TerraTech Legion and Ground Zero, while previews covered titles like 007: First Light and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2.
Far Far West Now Available in Steam Early Access
The co-op shooter Far Far West by Evil Raptor and Fireshine Games is now available in Steam Early Access. The game features players as cowboy bounty hunters battling undead nightmares and has already sold over 250,000 copies. It is currently available with a 10% introductory discount on Steam.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Evitania Online, Bearbrick Heroes, and Forever Skies
This news roundup highlights several lesser-known multiplayer games, including the idle MMO Evitania Online, the in-development Bearbrick Heroes, and the multiplayer survival sandbox Forever Skies. Evitania Online is free-to-play in early access on PC and mobile, while Forever Skies is preparing for an Xbox release and a major content update this summer.