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Huge Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat and a revive system as devs promise a "new region" and…
Unknown Worlds has released the Buddy System update for Subnautica 2, introducing proximity chat and a player revive system to enhance the co-op experience. While this update focuses on multiplayer features, the developers have confirmed that a larger update featuring a new region, story content, and vehicles is still in development for the early access title.
Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 Update Out Now Alongside Patch Notes, Dev Donates $100,000 to Ocean Cleanup
The Early Access version of Subnautica 2 has received its 1.2 update, introducing the Buddy System to the underwater survival and crafting game. The developer also announced a $100,000 donation to ocean cleanup initiatives.
Läskigt realistiska Bodycam visar vad som är på väg till spelet
Reissad Studio has detailed upcoming features for their realistic first-person shooter Bodycam in a new developer diary. The 'Locked and Loaded' update, releasing September 2, will introduce new reload animations tied to a stress system, improved ragdoll physics similar to Grand Theft Auto's Euphoria, realistic scopes, new weapons, and drones. Bodycam is currently in Early Access and has received positive reviews.
Subnautica 2 Patch Adds Buddy System, Dev Reveals Glimpse at Early Access 2 Update
Subnautica 2 received its Buddy System update on August 19, introducing new multiplayer features to the underwater survival and crafting game. The update, version 1.2, also provides a glimpse into the development of its Early Access 2.
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Sets Full PC And Console Launch In Early 2027
PikPok has announced that Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days will leave Early Access and launch in full on March 2027 for PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The zombie survival game focuses on managing a group of survivors in 1980s Walton City, requiring players to scavenge, craft, and make difficult decisions to ensure their group's survival.
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days announced for Nintendo Switch 2
PikPok announced that Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days will leave Early Access and launch its 1.0 version in March 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The zombie shelter survival game has received 13 major content updates since its Steam Early Access launch in April 2025.
Starsand Island's 1.0 update isn't going great amid claims of AI and lackluster multiplayer
The 1.0 update for the anime RPG Starsand Island has been met with predominantly negative Steam reviews, a sharp contrast to its previously positive reception during early access. Players are criticizing the update for lacking substantial new content, raising concerns about undisclosed AI usage and Tencent backing, and finding the multiplayer implementation to be poorly designed with progress only saving for the host. Developer Seed Sparkle Lab has denied claims of fake reviews but has yet to address the specific criticisms regarding AI and multiplayer.
NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown Game Reveal
The NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown Game Reveal details new content for The City, MyCAREER, and MyTEAM, alongside core gameplay updates. Players can gain up to 9 days of Early Access starting August 26 by pre-purchasing the Deluxe or Ultra Edition.
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, a Morrowind-inspired RPG weirdfest out this week in early access, has immediately seduced me with dialogue camera hijinks
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, an RPG inspired by Morrowind, has launched into early access this week. Developed by NerveLabs, the game features a unique dialogue camera system and a tone reminiscent of Oblivion's Shivering Isles expansion. The developers plan to update the game frequently with a full release expected within a year.
After dropping a nerf bomb, Slay the Spire 2 devs say updates are slowing down so they can focus on "bigger, more…
Indie developer Mega Crit has announced that updates for Slay the Spire 2 will slow down as the team shifts focus to more significant content, including an alternate Act 2 and a new character. The studio will also take an annual team break in late August, meaning no patch will be released on August 27. This change aims to allow for the development of bigger, more impactful content for the game's Early Access period.
Raph Koster’s Kickstarted sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach officially enters early access today
Stars Reach, the sandbox MMORPG spearheaded by veteran developer Raph Koster, has officially entered early access today. Developed by Playable Worlds, the game offers deep social, political, and crafting content with a focus on player-driven world transformation. The early access period will last at least six months, with a progression wipe planned before the 1.0 launch, which will be free-to-play.
Star Citizen has a disastrously laggy stream with horrendous vibes, which isn't a great look when you're past…
Star Citizen's recent development stream for the Siege of Orison event was plagued by severe lag, desync issues, and unprofessional behavior from developers, leading to community backlash. The game, which has been in development for over a decade and crowdfunded over $1 billion, continues to face criticism for its prolonged early access period and functional problems despite high-priced in-game purchases.
The Stardew Valley-inspired anime RPG that tore through Steam Next Fest is about to gets its 1.0 update with multiplayer…
The Stardew Valley-inspired anime RPG, Starsand Island, is launching its 1.0 update out of Steam Early Access on August 18th. This major update introduces multiplayer functionality, a new in-game economy tied to cooperative activities, expanded relationship stories with islanders, and upgraded dating systems. Developer Seed Sparkle Lab has also stated they will focus on feedback and improvements post-launch.
Subnautica 2 Adds Proximity Chat, Inventory Sharing, and Tracking Tags on August 19th
Subnautica 2's upcoming Update 1.2, launching August 19th, will introduce several new co-op features and quality-of-life improvements. These include proximity voice chat, inventory sharing, player emotes, revives, and tracking tags. The update also enhances HUD icons and hints at future content like a new vehicle and region in Update 2.0.
PlayStation 5 Getting One of the Most Popular 2024 Games Soon
TCG Card Shop Simulator, a popular simulation game originally launched in Early Access on PC, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026. The game will also leave Early Access with its version 1.0 update, introducing the Tetramon trading card game. Standard and Deluxe editions will be available, with pre-order discounts for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
I fabriksspelet Sandustry är varje pixel en individuellt simulerad resurs
The factory simulation game Sandustry, developed by Lantto and published by Hooded Horse, has been released in Early Access on Steam. The game features pixel-level simulation for resources and environmental interactions, with plans to remain in Early Access for approximately one year. It is also available on GoG and Xbox, and is included with Game Pass.
Boardroom beat-em-up Stick It to the Stickman punches its way out of early access next month, complete with neurolinkage and an "absolutely absurd finale"
The roguelite beat 'em up Stick It to the Stickman will exit early access on September 23rd. Developer Free Lives is prioritizing worker mental health and releasing the 1.0 version earlier than planned, focusing on community-favorite modes. The full release will include two new modes, Neurolink and a finale mode, along with updated playstyles for the Foreign Manufacturing mode, and will see a price increase.
This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
This week's PC game releases include survival horror titles like Feed it. and The Sinking City 2, a multiplayer shooter with kaiju battles called Beastlink, and an isometric insurgency simulator Brigador Killers. Other notable releases span genres from city builders and puzzle games to MMORPGs and visual novels.
Solarpunk And Pax Autocratica
This review covers two games: Solarpunk, a cozy survival-crafting game focused on building and farming with no enemies, and Pax Autocratica, an Early Access sci-fi shooter blending galactic conquest, base-building, and roguelite elements. Solarpunk offers a relaxing experience with a 20-hour progression, while Pax Autocratica provides a janky but brilliant mix of genres with fast-paced combat and strategic depth.
Make My MMO: Stars Reach’s imminent early access, Book of Travels’ farewell
Stars Reach, an MMORPG developed by Raph Koster and Playable Worlds, is launching into early access soon, with Kickstarter backers able to collect their keys. Meanwhile, the tiny MMO Book of Travels has sunsetted its multiplayer version and is now available as a single-player game. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMO projects, highlighting both successes and failures in the genre.
