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State of Decay 3 – Alpha Sign Up (Xbox & PC) | Alpha Beta Gamer
Players can now sign up for an upcoming playtest of State of Decay 3, an open-world survival game set in a zombie-infested world. The game, announced in 2020, features persistent choices, resource management, and cooperative multiplayer for up to four players. Sign-ups require a Discord account and are available for both Xbox and PC.
Monster Hunter Outlanders second closed beta registration now available
Registration is now open for the second closed beta test of the open-world survival game Monster Hunter Outlanders. This beta will allow players to experience the game before its official release.
New Devlog Reveals Progress on The Apocalypse
The indie open-world survival game The Apocalypse has released a new development log detailing progress on technical optimization and core system development. Recent work has focused on large-scale world loading, multiplayer synchronization, and AI behavior improvements. The developer aims to provide transparency by showcasing internal build testing footage.
WESTLANDERS REVEALS NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER & KICKSTARTER DETAILS, COMING SOON
The Breach Studios and Radical Theory have revealed new details for their open-world survival game Westlanders, which has garnered over 100,000 wishlists. The game will launch in Early Access on PC in 2026, with console versions to follow in 2027. A Kickstarter campaign is also set to launch soon, accompanied by a new trailer showcasing gameplay.
EverRail Announced
Icebird Studios and Aesir Interactive have announced EverRail, an open-world survival game set on a train that circles a frozen Earth. The game combines survival mechanics with a unique train-based setting.
New trailer for Aesir Interactive’s open-world action survival game ‘EverRail’
Aesir Interactive has released a new trailer for their upcoming open-world action survival game, EverRail. Players must manage a massive, battery-powered train across a frozen wasteland, balancing on-rail, aerial glider, and on-foot expedition gameplay. The game features a permadeath successor system where players assume the role of another passenger if their current character perishes.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
The Internet Is Discussing Pickmon, a New Pokémon, Zelda and Palworld Rip-Off That Doesn't Hide Its Obvious Influences - IGN
The upcoming Steam game Pickmon is drawing significant discussion online due to its blatant inspirations from Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Palworld. Developed by Pokegame, the title features characters and mechanics heavily reminiscent of these established games, with plans for a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation release. This has led to accusations of plagiarism and speculation about potential legal action from Nintendo.
Open-World Survival 'Smalland: Survive The Wilds' Announced For Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment has announced that the open-world survival game Smalland: Survive The Wilds will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 14, 2026. The game includes all post-launch updates from other platforms and supports cooperative multiplayer for up to 10 players. Players will explore a miniature world, craft tools, build shelters, and tame creatures.
Open-World Survival Game 'Smalland: Survive The Wilds' Announced For Switch 2
The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive The Wilds is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026. This version will include all previously released post-launch updates, allowing players to experience the game as a tiny 'Smallfolk' in a vast wilderness.
Open-World Survival Title Smalland: Survive The Wilds Announced For Switch 2
The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds is set to release on the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026. This version will include all previously released post-launch updates. Players will explore a miniature world, craft items, build shelters, tame creatures, and can play solo or cooperatively with up to nine friends.
Open-World Survival 'Smalland: Survive The Wilds' Announced For Switch 2
The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive The Wilds is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This version will include all previously released post-launch updates. Players will explore a miniature world, craft items, build shelters, and tame creatures, with options for solo or cooperative play with up to nine friends.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026
Maximum Entertainment announced that the open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. The release will include all previously released updates. The game features crafting, creature taming, base building, and cooperative multiplayer for up to 10 players.
Steam game listing achieves knockoff singularity by aping Pokémon, Zelda, and even Overwatch designs with a shamelessness Palworld could only dream of
The Steam game listing Pickmon is heavily criticized for its blatant imitation of popular titles like Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and Overwatch, going as far as to copy Palworld's designs. Despite its derivative nature, the game's developers have implemented a card-throwing mechanic instead of ball-catching to potentially avoid legal issues with Nintendo. The article questions the ethics of such shameless copying, even if it remains within legal boundaries.
Pokémon Knock-Off Palworld Gets a Breath of the Wild-Inspired Copycat for PS5
A new game called PickMon, heavily inspired by both Palworld and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has been announced for PlayStation 5. The game features creature capture, survival mechanics, base building, and multiplayer, though its release is uncertain. The article highlights the ongoing debate surrounding game originality and potential legal challenges.
'We Couldn't Have Done It Without You': Pokémon Knock-Off Palworld Is No Longer the Only Viral PS5 Copycat in Town
PickMon, a game heavily inspired by Palworld and Pokémon, has achieved viral success with over 25 million impressions across platforms. The game, which features survival and creature-taming mechanics similar to Palworld and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is planned for a PlayStation 5 release. Developers are actively implementing player feedback, though its release may face legal challenges from Nintendo and PocketPair.
PickMon Drama Explodes as Pokémon, Palworld Clone Vanishes from Social Media
The social media accounts for PickMon, a game accused of being a Palworld and Pokémon clone, have been removed. This comes as Palworld itself faces a copyright lawsuit from Nintendo. PickMon's developer claims the removal is due to pressure from "PXXXmon and NXXXXXXX" and has amassed over 25 million impressions, with plans for a PlayStation 5 release.
Open World Survival Terraformer Blossom - The Seed of Life Touches Down on Steam
Blossom - The Seed of Life, an open-world survival and terraforming game developed by Pebbledust Games and published by Pretty Soon, has been released on Steam and GOG. Players control a robot on Mars tasked with transforming the barren planet into a habitable oasis through resource management, base building, and environmental manipulation. The game features over 30 hours of content and encourages player discovery and experimentation.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 9, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of March 9, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include the survival craft game Blossom: The Seed of Life, the horror experience Crabmeat, and the city-builder Timberborn. Other notable releases are Solasta II (Early Access), GreedFall: The Dying World, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, 1348 Ex Voto, WWE 2K26, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Frostrail gets a new trailer to showcase its freezing train-survival gameplay
Frostrail, an open-world survival game where players manage a train traversing a frozen world, received a new gameplay trailer during IGN Fan Fest. The trailer showcases core mechanics like scavenging, combat against 'Revenants,' and train upgrades. Developed by FakeFish, the game is set to launch in Early Access later this year, with potential Linux support being considered.
