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Shadowstone, the new game from Secret Door and Dreamhaven, kicks off a surprise public playtest at the Future Games Show…
Secret Door and Dreamhaven have launched a surprise public playtest for their upcoming tactics roguelike game, Shadowstone. The playtest, which runs until the game's early access release in 2026, allows players to experience solo or multiplayer matches on PC. Progress made during the playtest will not carry over to the full release.
Anomaly President launches in Early Access on August 3
The side-scrolling roguelike action game Anomaly President is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 3. The game will be available on the Steam platform.
Ready or Not: Boiling Point DLC is out now with three new maps
Void Interactive has released the Ready or Not: Boiling Point DLC, adding three new maps, cosmetics, and free weapons to the tactical shooter. The DLC, priced at $9.99, introduces new missions set amidst city-wide unrest. A free update also brings new firearms and attachments to all players.
Bootstrap Island Leaves Early Access and Launches in Full Release on Steam Today
Maru VR announced that Bootstrap Island, a VR survival adventure, has officially left Early Access and launched in Full Release on Steam. The update includes new content such as a local tribe, the conclusion of the survivor's story, new gameplay systems, and threats. The game is available for PC VR hardware and features localization in 11 languages.
Rangers Path: National Park Simulator is now available via PC Early Access
Rangers Path: National Park Simulator has launched in PC Early Access, as announced by astragon Entertainment and To-Go Games. The simulation game allows players to experience the life of a park ranger.
Miniature Life Sim Animula Nook Launching First Alpha Playtest
LilliLandia Games, a studio under Tencent Games, will launch the first alpha playtest for its PC-exclusive life simulation game, Animula Nook, on March 19th, 2026. The playtest will introduce new areas like the Balcony and Wupa Woods, feature customization options for players and NPCs, and allow interaction with over 50 unique characters called Minies. Sign-ups are open until March 15th, 2026.
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan returns with a Western survival shooter
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has returned with his new studio Kintsugiyama and an open-world action-survival shooter titled The Legend of California. The game, set during a fictionalized gold rush era, will feature PvE and optional PvP elements, cooperative play for up to four players, and will enter early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store later this year. Kaplan revealed the game during an appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, also discussing his departure from Blizzard due to business pressures.
Tabletop-RPG SOLASTA II startet ab sofort im Early Access
The tactical role-playing game Solasta II has launched in Early Access on Steam, featuring a deep love for traditional pen-and-paper RPGs. The initial release includes a substantial portion of the campaign's first act, tactical turn-based combat based on D&D 2024 rules, and extensive character customization with multiple classes and subclasses. Tactical Adventures plans to add multiplayer and increase the level cap based on community feedback.
Timberborn Review — Woodchip off the ol' block
Timberborn is a city builder and survival game developed by Mechanistry that focuses on water physics and verticality, featuring adorable beaver inhabitants. The game presents a post-apocalyptic setting where players must manage resources, build dams to survive droughts and badtides, and construct elaborate beaver skyscrapers. While praised for its complexity and charming presentation, the review notes a lack of clear progression goals and insufficient tutorialization for some advanced mechanics.
The Legend of California Announced
Kintsugiyama and Dreamhaven have announced The Legend of California, an open-world multiplayer survival shooter. The game is set on the mythical Island of California during the gold rush era and will be released in Early Access.
Net.Attack() - Code or Die! Official Launch
Net.Attack() - Code or Die!, a bullet heaven programming game, has officially launched on PC via Steam after an Early Access period. The game features over-punctuated gameplay and a colorful visual style.
‘Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator’ is now available via PC Early Access
Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator has launched in Early Access on PC on March 10th. Developed by To-Go Games and published by astragon Entertainment, the simulation game allows players to manage a national park.
Is Slay the Spire 2 on Xbox Game Pass – what do we know about the console release date?
Slay the Spire 2 is currently only available in Early Access on Steam for PC and Steam Deck, with no confirmed release date for consoles like Xbox or PlayStation. The game is not currently available on Game Pass, and a full release is not expected before 2027, following the pattern of its predecessor.
Survival FPS Frostrail, Interstellar Space Sim SpaceCraft Reach 300k Wishlists Each
Shiro Unlimited announced that its upcoming titles, the survival FPS Frostrail and the space simulation game SpaceCraft, have each surpassed 300,000 wishlists on Steam. Frostrail is set to release on PC later this year, while SpaceCraft will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in Q2 2026.
Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals Western Survival Game The Legend of California
Jeff Kaplan, former director of Overwatch, has announced his new studio Kintsugiyama and its first game, The Legend of California. This Wild West-themed survival shooter will feature action-survival gameplay with first-person shooting elements, supporting both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game is slated for Early Access later this year and is being published by Dreamhaven.
Watch what happens when you mix soccer tactics with orc combat in the FIELD OF HEROES Coming Soon trailer!
Gamieon has released a new trailer for their upcoming soccer brawler, Field of Heroes, set to launch in 2026. The game will feature 5v5 PvPvE matches with unique heroes and multiple playable fields. A Steam demo is planned for Spring 2026, followed by an Early Access release in Summer 2026.
Past Fate continues to fix early access and promises first major update, but player numbers have hit zero
The MMORPG Past Fate, developed by Icy North Games, continues to address issues in its early access period with ongoing patches. The studio is preparing for its first major update, but the game has seen player numbers drop to zero on Steam, with user reviews currently mixed.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Receives First Big Early Access Update
Digital Sun and 11 bit studios have released a significant update for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, currently in Steam Early Access on PC. This update introduces a new combat path called HEX, new equipment like the Blo-Blitz dual guns, expanded perk sets, new shop cosmetics, and a wave-based Greed Colosseum challenge mode. The full 1.0 release is planned for later in 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Faremont National Park Welcomes New rangers Today
Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator, developed by astragon Entertainment, To-Go Games, and GRIP Studios, has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Priced at £16.75 with a 10% launch discount, the simulation game tasks players with managing Faremont National Park, including tasks like path clearing, visitor assistance, and responding to emergencies. Future updates planned for Early Access include a park rating system, new animals, and additional missions.
When is Fortnite Save the World free to play, and what rewards can you get for pre-registering?
Fortnite Save the World will become free to play on April 16, 2026, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. New purchases of the game have been paused as of March 11. Players can pre-register to earn rewards if community milestones are met, and existing players will receive bonus items.
