Open World Survival
Ongoing coverage on Open World Survival.
Latest coverage
Palworld developer Pocketpair decides not to raise the open-world survival game's price tag as it nears a 1.0 launch later this week
Developer Pocketpair announced that Palworld will not increase its price from $29.99 upon its 1.0 launch on July 10th, as a thank you to players. The open-world survival game has surpassed 40 million players since its early access debut in January 2024 and will also be available on Xbox and PC Game Pass on launch day.
Funcom Releases Dune: Awakening Console Deep Dive, Announces Physical Edition
Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on September 22nd, with a physical edition available in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, and Japan. The game, already available on PC, is an open-world survival experience inspired by Frank Herbert's Dune. The console release will feature optimized controls, a 60fps target, a complete single-player campaign with scalable difficulty, and all updates added to the PC version since its launch.
Lost Isle Playtest
Wunder Entertainment has announced that a playtest is currently underway for their open-world survival game, Lost Isle, on PC via Steam. While registration details are not yet available, the game's listing provides some information about the upcoming title.
Brightfall – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Brightfall is an upcoming open-world survival craft game for one to four players set on a cursed 17th-century island. Players must manage their light sources to survive encroaching darkness, scavenge resources, and craft tools to push back the gloom. The game features persistent knowledge unlocks across runs and cooperative gameplay where players can rescue each other from a dark transformation.
Playable Demo Available Now for Nokai, an Open-World Ocean Survival Coop Adventure
Pretty Potato Games has released a playable demo for Nokai, an open-world ocean survival adventure developed by Hrafnkell Þrastarson. The demo showcases core gameplay mechanics including exploration, combat, and ship progression, supporting solo and co-op play for up to five players. Nokai is planned for PC and will be featured in Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Witchspire Early Access Preview - A Broom with a View
Witchspire is an upcoming open-world survival game in Early Access that blends creature collecting and crafting with magical combat. Players create a witch, explore a vast world, befriend and recruit familiars with unique abilities, and build bases. While the game offers deep gameplay and co-op for up to six players, the developers at Envar Games have confirmed plans for at least a year of post-launch content updates.
Open-World Survival Prequel 'Smalland 2 Lost Realms' Announced For Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to the open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds. The new entry is planned for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch and will feature a larger world, deeper progression, creature companionships, and 10-player co-op.
PlayStation State of Play June 2026: What Actually Matters to Adult Gamers
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games for the PlayStation 5, with a focus on titles relevant to adult gamers. Highlights include Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked, and Santa Monica Studio's God of War Laufey. The event also featured new looks at Stuntman: Hollywood, Dune: Awakening, and a packed release schedule for Fall 2026, culminating in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
6 years on, Xbox's open-world survival game State of Decay 3 is set for release in 2027
State of Decay 3 is slated for a 2027 release, as revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase. The upcoming open-world survival zombie game from Undead Labs will feature new mechanics like jumping and dodging, along with challenging 'Plague Nest' areas. It is set to launch on Xbox Series X, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Last Harbor Announced
Publisher tintBuild has announced Last Harbor, an open-world survival game. The title is set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest region that has been overrun by zombies, focusing on avoidance and survival mechanics.
Believe or not, this co-op and PvP zombie shooter is 'inspired by true events'
Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter inspired by the developer tinyBuild's experience during the 2020 lockdown on a boat. Players must maintain and upgrade their boats to survive, venturing to islands for resources while avoiding both the undead and other players. The game aims to replicate a feeling of isolation and dread, with safe harbors available for socializing and securing vessels.
Stormforge Playtest
Roboto Games is accepting applications on Steam for playtesting of its upcoming open-world survival game, Stormforge. The studio announced the playtest via a Steam post, providing new gameplay details.
Rust Rides – Beta Sign up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rust Rides is an upcoming open-world survival game set in Ukrainian landscapes, focusing on navigating life with vintage automobiles through trading, racing, and resource management. Players start with a basic vehicle and must scavenge parts, negotiate trades, and upgrade their car to survive and progress. The game features dynamic world responses, character progression in driving and crafting, and base building that evolves into auto repair facilities.
Dune: Awakening Is Coming to XBOX on September 22
Dune: Awakening will launch on Xbox platforms on September 22, 2024, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. The game will feature cross-play and cross-progression across PC, Xbox Series X|S, ASUS ROG Ally, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The Xbox version is described as the definitive edition, including all PC updates and new features like a full single-player mode and optimized UI.
After deciding it's "not an MMO," Dune: Awakening is adding a single-player mode: "Easily one of the…
Dune: Awakening developer Funcom announced that the game will feature a single-player mode launching on September 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. This mode will allow players to experience the entire game at their own pace with customizable difficulty settings, addressing player requests and shifting the game's identity away from being an MMO towards an Open World Survival experience.
Dune: Awakening Lands On Xbox This September With Day One Game Pass Launch
Dune: Awakening will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on September 22nd, 2026, featuring a definitive version with a new single-player mode and the conclusion of Book One's story. The game will also support Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-progression with the Microsoft Store version on PC, targeting 60fps on Xbox Series X.
Dune Awakening finally gets a console launch date – September 22 – plus a single-player mode
Funcom announced that Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22nd, 2026, with pre-orders now live. The game will include all PC content, a new single-player mode with NPC-populated areas, scalable difficulty, and the conclusion to Book One of its cinematic storyline. Crossplay will not be available between console generations or between console and PC, except for Xbox and Windows PC Store players.
Dune: Awakening arrives on console September 22nd, includes full single-player mode
Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22nd, 2026, offering a definitive version of the open-world survival game with a full single-player mode and optimized console experience. The release includes all PC updates and new content, with a target of 60fps on both consoles. The game will also be available on PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Dune: Awakening Adds Single Player for Its PS5 Release, Coming in Packed September
Dune: Awakening will launch on September 22nd for PlayStation 5 and PC, featuring a new single-player mode alongside its open-world survival gameplay. Developer Funcom has been working to refine the experience for its console release.
Dune: Awakening launches for consoles in September
Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening will launch for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on September 22nd, with a PC release including a single-player mode. The open-world survival MMO, originally released in June 2025 for PC, allows players to explore Arrakis, build strongholds, and engage in combat within the iconic Dune universe.
