Early Access
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The Daily Grind: What are your early access MMORPG must-haves?
This opinion piece questions the value of early access MMORPGs, drawing on 16 years of industry experience. The author argues that gamers shouldn't bear the risk for profit-driven titles and outlines their personal must-haves for early access games, including feature completeness and a clear roadmap.
Palworld uppe och nosar på 1 miljon samtidiga spelare
Palworld has seen a significant surge in player count following its version 1.0 release on July 10th, reaching a peak of 956,000 concurrent players on Steam. This marks a substantial increase from its typical player numbers since its early access launch in January 2024.
G-Police spiritual successor G-Rebels takes flight in Steam Early Access
Reakktor Studios has launched its action flight simulator G-Rebels into Steam Early Access, featuring dogfights, an open world, and optional VR support. The game, considered a spiritual successor to G-Police, offers around 20 missions at launch, with plans for further content updates based on community feedback. G-Rebels is available on PC via Steam, with a VR mode requiring a compatible headset.
Dinolords blandar RTS, stadsbygge och actionrollspel med dinosaurier
Dinolords, developed by Northplay, is an upcoming game that blends Real-Time Strategy, city building, and action RPG elements with a focus on dinosaurs. The game is set to enter early access this year and is currently undergoing a closed alpha test. Dinosaurs will play a role in both combat and city development.
Online RPG Everwind recaps its early access to date: ‘We couldn’t have gone far if you hadn’t stood by our sides’
Four months into its early access period, the online RPG Everwind has reflected on its journey, thanking players for their support. Despite a recent dip in player numbers, the developers have made significant improvements to multiplayer stability, progression, and added new features. A roadmap for future content is expected soon.
The Dungeon Club Announced
RA Tabletop has announced The Dungeon Club, a multiplayer social bluffing game set in a medieval tavern. The game is coming soon to Early Access via Steam, allowing players to bluff and accuse their way to victory.
Palworld is only growing more powerful, hitting nearly a million concurrents in its second weekend
Palworld continues to see significant player growth, reaching nearly a million concurrent players on Steam during its second weekend post-1.0 launch. This surge follows a successful early access period, indicating sustained interest in the survival crafting game.
Here’s how Aion 2’s five-day head start will work, from servers to auction houses to party play
NCsoft has detailed the early access system for Aion 2, which grants a five-day head start to founder's pack buyers. The game will feature separate early access and launch servers, with potential for server transfers and cross-server party play for dungeons and PvP. Two auction houses will be available: one server-specific and one cross-server market that will open post-launch.
Palworld has been "life-changing," lead says as Pocketpair's survival game hits almost 1 million…
Palworld has achieved nearly one million concurrent players on Steam following its 1.0 launch. John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, described the numbers as "mind boggling" and "life-changing," expressing gratitude to the players. While this may be the game's current peak, the developer is planning future updates and secret projects.
Betawatch: Stars Reach reboots its servers, SpiritVale hits early access
Stars Reach has rebooted its servers with refreshed character customization, while SpiritVale has officially launched into early access. Several other games, including MapleStory Classic World and Arkheron, are also undergoing beta testing or preparing for future launches.
Ghost Keeper Version 1.0
Ghost Keeper has officially launched out of Early Access on PC via Steam. The game is available with a 40% launch discount, and version 1.0 introduces new features and changes compared to its Early Access period.
EA Sports FC 27 Leak Points to Sept. 25 Release — and an Early Head Start for Premium Buyers
A leak suggests EA Sports FC 27 will be released on September 25, 2026, with premium editions and EA Play subscribers potentially getting early access around September 17. Pricing is expected to remain consistent with previous years, with different tiers for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, including support for last-generation platforms.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced their release dates or windows. Brigador Killers will enter Early Access on August 20th, Din's Champion launches on August 24th, and REMOTE CONTROL is set for a Fall release. Shipping Store Simulator 2037 also has a release date pending.
Sand Raiders of Sophie drops its fourth early access update with hit improvements and cheat detection
Sand: Raiders of Sophie has released its fourth early access update, focusing on improvements to hit registration and the implementation of a new anti-cheat system. The update also addresses server issues in North America and introduces changes to base building requirements.
Survival sandbox EverRail is set to enter early access next week on July 20
The survival sandbox game EverRail, developed by Aesir Interactive, is set to enter early access on July 20th. The game will be in early access for at least 12 months, during which the developers plan to expand the world, polish gameplay systems, and integrate community feedback. Players can team up with up to three others to scavenge supplies and passengers from gliders launched from the train.
Fix up your van with a bunch of your best pals and escape an onslaught of tornados in survival co-op game Funnel Runners
Supernova Studios has released Funnel Runners, a survival co-op game where players must repair a van to escape a tornado, on PC via Steam's Early Access. The game supports up to eight players and will be in early access for approximately one year, with plans for new content and features based on player feedback.
Emberville Sets October 27 Early Access Launch, Reveals Its Biggest Look Yet
Independent developer Cygnus Cross announced that Emberville will launch into Steam Early Access on October 27, 2026. The game combines action RPG combat with town-building elements, featuring a large cast of voice actors including Matthew Mercer, Jennifer English, and Doug Cockle. Players will explore the Vitromotus, gather resources, and rebuild a forgotten settlement.
Roguelike bullet heaven Divine Comedy but with anime girls Hell Maiden is out today in early access
The roguelike bullet heaven game Hell Maiden, inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy with an anime aesthetic, has been released in early access on Steam. The game features deckbuilding elements and a progression system similar to Hades, with plans for significant content updates in 2026 and beyond. The developers intend for the game to remain in early access for approximately one year, with a price increase planned for the full release.
EA exec says in-game advertising is a "huge opportunity" for devs, especially for games like Skate
Electronic Arts vice president of advertising, Alexander Dao, believes in-game advertising presents a significant opportunity for developers, particularly for free-to-play titles like the upcoming Skate. EA is actively developing its advertising platform, integrating brands into games like Madden NFL and Skate, and Dao encourages developers to design with advertising in mind from the outset to create more native experiences.
Co-op Puzzle Horror Storebound Hits 1.0 today with New Playable Episodes
Independent developer Embers has announced the full 1.0 launch of its co-op puzzle horror game, Storebound, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The release includes new playable episodes 5 & 6, completing the narrative, alongside significant technical overhauls, bug fixes, and quality-of-life updates based on community feedback. Storebound is currently available with a 20% launch discount.
