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Here's when Masters of Albion launches in your timezone
Masters of Albion, the new god game from Peter Molyneux and 22cans, is launching into early access on April 22nd at 1 PM EDT / 6 PM BST. The game will require 20 GB of storage space and does not appear to have a preloading option available.
This week in PC games: the "final" Molyneux game, Game Boy horror, ski resort management, and a glamcore heist sim
This week's PC game releases include early access titles Space Drilling Station and TownsFolk, the Game Boy-style horror game The Third Shift, and Vampire Crawlers, a roguelite based on Vampire Survivors. Masters of Albion, a god sim from former Lionhead and Bullfrog developers including Peter Molyneux, also launched in early access, alongside the factory game Factory 95 and the ski resort management sim Above the Snow.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
Peter Molyneux’s Masters of Albion launches into Early Access next week
Peter Molyneux's studio 22Cans announced that their god game Masters of Albion will launch into Steam Early Access on April 22nd. The game blends city-building, simulation, and real-time combat, allowing players to manage towns by day and defend them from creatures by night. Molyneux, known for Populous and Black and White, returns to the genre after previous mobile ventures.
Masters of Albion Gets Official Launch Trailer Ahead of Early Access Release | Invision Game Community
22cans has released the official launch trailer for Masters of Albion, a god game blending city-building, simulation, and real-time combat. Created by industry veteran Peter Molyneux, the game draws inspiration from titles like Black & White and Fable. Masters of Albion is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on April 22, 2026.
Peter Molyneux Returns to His Roots with Masters of Albion, Launching in Early Access on April 22, 2026
Peter Molyneux's studio 22cans has released the launch trailer for Masters of Albion, set to enter Early Access on April 22, 2026, for PC via Steam at $24.99. The game blends city-building, simulation, and real-time combat, drawing inspiration from Molyneux's previous titles like Black & White and Fable. Players will build and manage towns by day and defend them from threats by night.
THE GATES TO HELLS INFERNAL BOWELS ARE OPEN AS SINTOPIA IS OUT NOW
Sintopia, a darkly comedic strategy and management simulation game, has been released by Team17 and Piraknights Games. Players manage a dysfunctional punishment facility in Hell, balancing bureaucracy with sinner "re-education" and business optimization. The game features campaign and challenge modes with multiple difficulty settings and is available on PC.
Sintopia Review – Team17’s Chaotic Simulation Experiment | Invision Game Community
Sintopia is a management and god game where players manage Hell by overseeing sinners, extracting profit, and balancing life, death, and resurrection across two worlds. While the game features a charming and humorous presentation with a unique concept, its potential is undermined by pacing issues, confusing mechanics, and insufficient guidance, particularly in its tutorial and resource management systems. Despite these flaws, the game runs smoothly on PC with a fitting soundtrack and visuals, offering a unique experience for fans of quirky simulation titles.
Peter Molyneux won’t retire when Masters of Albion launches: ‘I’m going to be absolutely involved for quite a few years’
Peter Molyneux has clarified that his upcoming game, Masters of Albion, will not mark his complete retirement from the industry. While it is intended as his last game as a primary developer, he plans to remain involved in game development for several more years, focusing on Masters of Albion's post-launch support and community engagement. Molyneux aims for Masters of Albion to be a redemption title, addressing past criticisms of overpromising and underdelivering.
The 14 most exciting new video game releases of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for new video game releases, with at least 14 titles catching the eye of critics. Notable releases include Darwin's Paradox, a Starfield PlayStation 5 port, Pokémon Champions, and the highly anticipated Saros. The month also features new entries in various genres, from stealth platformers and roguelikes to party games and fighting games, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Sintopia, the management sim that smashes together Dungeon Keeper and Black & White, will stand before Steam's…
Sintopia, a management sim blending elements of Dungeon Keeper and Black & White, is set to release on April 16. Published by Team 17, the game aims to revive the god game genre. Early impressions highlight its potential for intricate base-building and engaging overworld scenarios.
Masters of Albion is getting a closed beta test so you can tell Peter Molyneux if he's full of it again
Peter Molyneux's upcoming god game, Masters of Albion, is inviting players to sign up for a closed beta test via its Discord server. The game, developed by 22cans, is scheduled for release on April 22nd and aims to offer players god-like powers with the ability to control NPCs directly. Feedback from the beta will be crucial for final adjustments before launch.
Tycoon god game Sintopia is Black & White above, Dungeon Keeper below, and it's releasing in April
The strategy management game Sintopia, developed by Piraknights and published by Team 17, is set to release on April 16th. Described as a blend of Black & White and Dungeon Keeper, the game puts players in charge of managing Hell, balancing the needs of the underworld with the lives of humans in a celestial realm.
Sintopia Launches April 16 – Become Hell’s New Administrator! | Invision Game Community
Sintopia, a city-building and God-game hybrid developed by Piraknights Games and published by Team17 Digital, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 16th. Players will take on the role of an administrator managing Hell, making decisions that impact the fate of various realms and facing off against the seven deadly sins.
HOT ‘N’ FIERY GOD-SIM MANAGEMENT SINTOPIA WILL RELEASE APRIL 16TH
Sintopia, a god-building and management simulation game developed by Piraknights Games and published by Team17 Digital, is set to release on April 16th for PC. The game allows players to manage hell as an administrator, re-educating sinners and influencing the Overworld with spells. It features a fully voiced campaign with multiple difficulty settings and a sandbox mode.
Masters of Albion Closed Beta Announced
22cans has announced the closed beta testing for their upcoming god game, Masters of Albion, created by Peter Molyneux. Sign-ups for the beta are open until 2:00 PM EDT on Wednesday via the game's Discord server.
Masters of Albion lets you play god, but Peter Molyneux proves benevolence is optional: "I want people to realize as they're playing – 'oh s**t, I am a bit evil!'"
Masters of Albion is an upcoming god game from Peter Molyneux and 22cans that allows players to shape a world and its inhabitants with godlike powers. The game features deep simulation systems, including resource management and urban planning, alongside the ability to possess any creature. Molyneux emphasizes the freedom players have to be benevolent or malevolent, with the game's systems supporting both ethical and questionable choices.
Masters of Albion Preview: Peter Molyneux Seems Like He’s Having Fun Making a God Game Again
Masters of Albion is a new god game being developed by a team that includes Peter Molyneux, who is returning to the genre. The developers are focused on creating a fun experience that they themselves would want to play, rather than aiming for revolutionary features or a massive budget. The article suggests there is still an audience for this type of game.
Plentiful – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Plentiful is a god-game terrarium where players manage a Stone Age tribe by sculpting terrain, channeling water, and cultivating ecosystems. The game features dynamic simulations of weather and natural disasters, challenging players to balance peaceful cultivation with frantic disaster response across multiple levels and modes. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
