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North Hunt Launches April 16 | A New Era of Social Deduction Begins
NewGen Studio announced that its social deduction game, North Hunt, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 16, 2026. The game builds upon the studio's previous title, West Hunt, offering a more strategic and immersive multiplayer experience set in a Viking village. North Hunt will feature flexible match sizes, including 1v1 duels and 4v4 team matches, with ongoing community feedback shaping its development.
Trash Goblin Review | NoobFeed
Trash Goblin is a fun and stress-free Early Access game that blends shop management with simple puzzle-solving. While it requires further work on inventory and contact accuracy, the core experience is already enjoyable on Xbox Series X.
A brutal, single-player twist on Escape From Tarkov, Road to Vostok has finally launched
Road to Vostok, a single-player FPS inspired by Escape From Tarkov, has launched on Steam in Early Access. Developed by Antti Leinonen, the game features realistic survival mechanics, a day-night cycle, and permadeath in its high-risk zones. The game is expected to remain in Early Access for two to four years, with a launch discount available until April 25.
Hazard Levels launches in Early Access for PC on April 30
The cooperative first-person shooter Hazard Levels is launching in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 30. The game will be available on the Steam platform.
Mega Man-Inspired Super Alloy Crush Now Available in Steam Early Access
Super Alloy Crush, a Mega Man-inspired 2D roguelike action game developed by Alloy Mushroom, has launched in Steam Early Access. The game features three story chapters, seven bosses, over 100 combat skills, and local co-op. A demo is also available on its Steam page.
Post-Apocalyptic Simulator City 20 Takes Players Deep Underground In The Bunker Update
Untold Games has released the 'Bunker Update' for their post-apocalyptic city simulator, City 20. This free update introduces underground environments, a GPS navigation system, improved dialogue, and rebalanced loot and enemy encounters. The update is available now for PC players on Steam and Epic Games Store.
‘Early access’ MMORPG Camelot Unchained is running a surprise midweek test today
Unchained Entertainment is conducting a surprise midweek test for its MMORPG Camelot Unchained, open to all active backers from April 8-9, 2026. This test is a step towards potentially offering weekday access, with the studio also planning updates including a new Devout class and improved terrain loading.
Uppgift – Star Wars Eclipse kan vara flera år från färdigt
Reports indicate that Star Wars Eclipse is facing significant development challenges, with sources suggesting "very little progress" and that the game is likely "several years away from completion." Netease, the owner of Quantic Dream, has reportedly denied requests for additional staff to expedite development, with funding potentially tied to the underperforming early access title Spellcaster Chronicles.
The Agency Graduates from Early Access with Steam Achievements
The Agency has officially graduated from Early Access, transitioning into its full release with the addition of Steam Achievements. Developers are framing these achievements not as typical milestones, but as "traces" and "indicators" woven into the game's mysterious narrative, suggesting they are part of an ongoing evaluation by the titular agency.
Road to Vostok Early Access
Road to Vostok, a single-player survival FPS, has launched its Early Access phase on PC via Steam. This marks a significant step towards the game's full release, with the Early Access period now officially underway.
More Game Announcements
Several games have announced their upcoming release dates. Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12th, while City States: Medieval is set for an Early Access release on April 20th. Dark Adelita also had a release date announcement trailer.
Evening Multiplex
Gearbox Software hosted a DevCast live from PAX East 2026, showcasing official trailers for upcoming titles. The event featured updates on Starfield's 'Ab Astris Ad Terram' and WARDOGS, including details on its Early Access period and future plans.
Subnautica 2 is Doubling Down on Aliens: “You’re Going to Go Deeper Than You Could Ever Hope”
Unknown Worlds has revealed that Subnautica 2 will significantly expand on its alien lore, promising players will "go deeper than you could ever hope." The game is set to enter early access in May for Xbox Series X/S and PC. A new "Dive into the Legacy" series highlights community members, including Arytom, who transitioned from playtester to level designer for the sequel.
Road to Vostok Makes Its Early Access Debut On Steam
Road to Vostok has launched its Early Access period on Steam, featuring a permadeath approach and realistic simulation elements. The developer plans for the game to remain in early access for two to four years, with plans to double the current content.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Hades II is launching on April 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. The title will be an Xbox Play Anywhere game, allowing players to switch between console and PC. This early access release builds upon the foundation of the original Hades.
Deep Sea Claustrophobia goes free (postmortem?) news
The Early Access game Deep Sea Claustrophobia has been made completely free to download. The developer also shared a postmortem, explaining that development ceased in June due to a lack of publisher support and zero revenue. The game will no longer be available on Steam, and the demo has been removed.
Morbid Metal release countdown: Exact date and time
Morbid Metal is set to launch in early access on PC on Wednesday, April 8th. The hack-and-slash action roguelite features players as the last AI in a dystopian simulation, with three playable characters and upgradeable skills. The early access version will include approximately 10 hours of content, two biomes, and two bosses.
Best Road to Vostok graphics settings for no lag and max FPS
This guide provides recommended graphics settings for the PC game Road to Vostok to achieve optimal performance and maximize FPS. It details specific adjustments for display, resolution, lighting, anti-aliasing, and shadows to reduce lag and stutters, based on a user's AMD Ryzen 5600G and Nvidia RTX 3060 setup.
Morning Multiplex
This article provides a roundup of recent video game development updates and trailers. It features a story development diary for Beyond the Light Episode 3, an early access trailer for Blood Reaver, gameplay footage of the Hemlock boss fight in Dead as Disco, and a pre-order trailer for Gothic 1 Remake.
Build, Expand, and Survive the Middle Ages: City States: Medieval to release on April 20, 2026
Reverie World Studios and indie.io announced that their hybrid strategy game, City States: Medieval, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 20, 2026. Players will lead a city-state through commerce, diplomacy, and warfare in the 12th century, managing trade routes and defending their territory with real-time strategy combat and tower defense elements.