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Doloc Town Leaves Early Access
Doloc Town has officially launched out of Early Access. Developed by RedSaw Games Studio, Logoi Games, and Pathea Games, this casual post-apocalyptic farming simulation is now fully available.
Tower Tactics 2 Announced
Assemble Entertainment and asraworks have announced Tower Tactics 2, a deckbuilding tower defense roguelike. The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam for PC in the third quarter of this year.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced their early access release dates. Car Wash Simulator will launch on August 10, followed by Drink Factory Simulator on August 13th. Ex Sanguis also revealed its early access release date for September 10th.
Moonlighter 2 spikar släppdatum – och föregångaren är gratis på Steam
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will officially launch on September 2nd for Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and will be included with Game Pass. The action RPG, which has been in early access since November, tasks players with looting, selling, and upgrading a village. The original Moonlighter is also currently free on Steam for a limited time.
Fields of Mistria Leaves Early Access
Fields of Mistria, a cozy farming simulation developed by NPC Studio, has officially left Early Access and is now available for Windows and Linux on Steam. The game was in Early Access for exactly two years.
Fields Of Mistria Exits Beta With A Big Rideable Chicken
NPC Studio's farm life fantasy RPG, Fields of Mistria, has officially exited early access with its 1.0 release. The update introduces significant improvements, including the ability to ride a large chicken mount, new quests, expanded relationship and family systems, and retroactive Steam Achievements. Beta localization for seven languages has also been added, with further improvements planned.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension launches Sept. 16 on PC — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Fallen Tear: The Ascension is launching its 1.0 version on PC on September 16 for $24.99, with a 10 percent discount at launch. The full release nearly doubles the content of the Early Access version, adding new regions, bosses, and abilities, and is expected to take 35-40 hours for the main story and 80 hours for 100 percent completion. CMD Studios, an indie developer from the Philippines, also successfully crowdfunded the project on Kickstarter, raising over $135,000.
Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff
Coffee Stain reported a 37 percent increase in net sales for Q1 2026, driven by Satisfactory, despite underperformance from Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core and Fellowship. The publisher is taking action to address mixed player sentiment and declining engagement in these titles.
After An Incredible PC Release, Crystal Saga Nova Has Finally Entered Early Access on Mobile
Crystal Saga Nova has launched its Early Access on mobile platforms, following its PC release. The MMORPG features a fantasy world with unique character progression, real-time combat, and various customization options. Players can download it via Google Play or visit the official website for more details.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Exits Early Access on September 2nd
Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will exit Early Access on September 2nd, launching version 1.0 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The update includes new weapon aspects, armor, a machine gun gadget, shop upgrades, and the addition of the Endless Void armor. The game will also feature an endgame Endless Vault 7 and a challenging Hardcore Mode.
Endless Legend 2 Exits PC Early Access on September 17, Also Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Endless Legend 2 will exit PC Early Access on September 17 and launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with physical editions available for PlayStation 5. The 1.0 release introduces the new Sandshapers faction, a Necrophage variant, and a new minor faction, alongside updated quests and heroes.
Rogue Point Leaves Early Access
Rogue Point has officially exited Early Access and is now available on PC via Steam. This four-player co-op first-person shooter has concluded its early development phase.
Liquidation Early Access
The real-time strategy game Liquidation has launched in Early Access on Steam. The game blends science fiction and fantasy elements, centering on a conflict for control of the world Quenrium.
Roadmaps and Plans
This article provides updates on several games, including Marvel Rivals' Season 9.5, Expeditions: Samurai's Early Access development, and Riftbound's plans extending into 2027. It highlights ongoing development visions and future roadmaps for these titles.
Early access MMORPG SpiritVale has finally brought its trade system back online after its rocky launch
The early access MMORPG SpiritVale has brought its trade system, including the auction hall, back online after a rocky launch that caused outages and exploits. Developer Baikun Interactive released a patch addressing party system issues, item exploits, login timeouts, and chat bugs, while also introducing a new report player feature and adjusting auction house fees and listing limits.
Endless Legend 2 is escaping early access in September and adding new major, minor and rogue factions
Endless Legend 2 will officially launch out of early access on September 17, with a new trailer showcasing the upcoming turn-based fantasy strategy game. The 1.0 release will introduce the final major faction, the Sandshapers, along with new minor factions and rogue factions that offer unique quests and mechanics.
Xbox Game Pass Reveals First Wave Of August 2026 Games
Xbox Game Pass has revealed the first wave of games coming in August 2026, including Heretic + Hexen, Beast of Reincarnation, and the Gears of War: E-Day beta. Later in the month, players can look forward to Bounty Star, Date Everything, Grounded 2, Ball X Pit, Cricket 26, Mio: Memories in Orbit, and Sandustry. Four games, including Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Firewatch, will be leaving the service on August 15.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
Attack on Titan 3 comes to consoles and PC this December — MP3s & NPCs
The action game Attack on Titan 3 is set to release on December 10 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The digital deluxe edition includes bonus content and a 72-hour early access key, though the Switch version will not feature early access. Players with save data from previous titles will receive special rewards.
Attack on Titan 3 announces Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer and more
Koei Tecmo has announced that Attack on Titan 3 will be released on December 10, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. Pre-order bonuses include customization items, with additional bonuses for players with save data from Attack on Titan 2 / Final Battle. The game compiles the series' story, features new battles against the Nine Titans, and enhanced omni-directional mobility action.
