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Post-apocalyptic deckbuilding RPG The Dead Await gets full release this month — MP3s & NPCs
The post-apocalyptic deckbuilding RPG The Dead Await will receive its full release on May 18 for PC via Steam, after launching in Early Access in October 2024. The game features open-world exploration, resource management, and strategic card-based combat in a zombie-infested world. The article also mentions the publication MP3s and NPCs and its owner, Terrance Pryor.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Smalland: Survive the Wilds has officially announced its release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 as May 29, 2026. The open-world survival adventure will include all post-launch updates and features cooperative multiplayer for up to 10 players. A new release date trailer has also been shared.
Subnautica 2 pulls a Hollow Knight Silksong, shoves one of Steam's most-wishlisted games out of its original release date: "We need to dodge the Leviathan"
Subnautica 2's early access release date of May 14 has forced the indie survival game Outbound to shift its own launch to May 11 on Steam and Xbox to avoid direct competition. Outbound, which was previously the 13th most-wishlisted game on Steam, will still launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch on May 14, as Subnautica 2 is not yet confirmed for those platforms until its 1.0 release.
Subnautica 2’s early access reveal means the wait is almost over
Subnautica 2 will launch into early access on May 14, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games, and Xbox Series X. The upcoming open-world survival game from Unknown Worlds Entertainment will feature co-op gameplay. The article also touches on a recent legal dispute between Unknown Worlds Entertainment and its publisher Krafton, which has resulted in Krafton no longer being listed as the publisher.
Windrose patch fights connectivity woes with setting that sacrifices ping to make sure you can join a friend's game, along with crash fixes, added music, and more
Windrose has released a new patch addressing connectivity issues with a new 'Force Relay Connection' setting that prioritizes stability over ping. The update also includes crash fixes, performance improvements, added music, and new crafting assets. Developers have stated that major updates will be at least six months away as they focus on resolving existing problems in the open-world pirate survival game.
Dune: Awakening Update 1.4 and The Water Wars DLC Arrive May 19th
Funcom announced that Dune: Awakening update 1.4 and The Water Wars DLC will be released on May 19th. Update 1.4 adds new map locations and missions, while The Water Wars DLC introduces new building pieces and cosmetics. The update also makes PvP fully optional, allowing players to choose between PvP or PvE experiences.
Steam hit Windrose won't get a major update for "at least 6 months" as devs focus on fixing the problems their open-world pirate survival game already has
The developers of the open-world pirate survival game Windrose have announced that a major content update is delayed by at least six months. The team is prioritizing fixing existing issues and enriching current gameplay systems before developing new content. A new support site has been launched to assist players with troubleshooting.
ORMOD: Directive – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
ORMOD: Directive is an open-world survival sandbox game that allows players to customize their experience across procedurally generated worlds. It features solo, co-op, and persistent server options with deep automation systems, realistic combat, and survival mechanics. Beta sign-ups are now open for players to request access to the playtest.
Gameplay Trailer: "The Infinite Expo" - A Next-Gen Roblox Survival Game
The Infinite Expo is a new free-to-play open-world survival and base-building game set to release on Roblox in Summer 2026. Players will explore an infinitely generated exhibition hall, gathering resources to build safe havens using a unique ASMR-inspired "Snap-Building" system. The game will feature multiplayer, dynamic AI enemies, and a "Protect System" for defending player creations.
Bum Life - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Bum Life is an open-world survival game where players navigate a procedurally generated city as a homeless person, managing health, hunger, and money. The game features street-level combat, panhandling mechanics, and an escalating police wanted level, all rendered in 3D using Three.js and JavaScript.
Windrose’s devs reveal early access release date, times, and price ahead of its imminent launch
The open-world survival game Windrose, featuring pirates and co-op adventures, will launch its Early Access on April 14th for $30 USD. The developers revealed the release date and specific times across various global regions during the Triple-I Initiative showcase. The Early Access version will include improvements to co-op gameplay, base building, and merchant systems.
Dune: Awakening Is Finally Removing PvP Areas And Making PvE The Focus
Dune: Awakening is shifting its focus to Player vs Environment (PvE) gameplay by making Player vs Player (PvP) areas optional and introducing separate PvE and PvP zones for its endgame. Developer Funcom cited that 80% of players exclusively engaged with PvE content. The game will also introduce self-hosted servers, with changes coming in patch 1.3.20.0.
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.
