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Project Hail Mary Returns In 2026 With A Chapter Nobody Has Read Yet
A new mixed reality game, Project Hail Mary: Journey Among The Stars, is set to launch in late 2026 for Meta Quest 3, Pico, and Android XR platforms. Developed by Maze Theory, the game will explore an original story set during Ryland Grace's space mission, featuring new content not present in the book or film. The project has the full backing of original author Andy Weir.
EVE Frontier Cycle 6: Sanctuary Launches Today with a Five-Day Free Trial
Fenris Creations has launched Cycle 6: Sanctuary for its in-development space survival MMO, EVE Frontier. This Founder Access update introduces new gameplay systems, modular ships, environmental hazards, evolving enemies, and a rebuilt opening experience. A five-day free trial is available for new and existing players, and the update includes a full server reset.
Dune Awakening Closed Beta Weekend Playtest Details
Funcom has announced the first Dune Awakening Closed Beta Weekend Playtest, focusing on the survival MMO's performance. The playtest will run from June 25 to June 29 and is exclusively for PlayStation 5 users in North America, with multiplayer being the primary focus. Registration is open on the official Dune Awakening website.
Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, but for some reason, it will not have crossplay
Dune Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 22, featuring a dedicated single-player mode and all PC updates. However, the game will not support crossplay between different console platforms or between PC and consoles, except for Xbox and Windows PC Store versions. This decision has been met with disappointment from the community.
Dune Awakening answers questions about about upcoming features for self-hosted servers
Funcom discussed upcoming features for self-hosted servers in Dune Awakening during a recent livestream, featuring tools and devops director Michael Søvik. The developers confirmed plans for admin commands and additional custom parameters, while noting the feature is in an early state. A recent hotfix also addressed various bugs and adjusted character transfer rules.
Tomo Endless Blue pushes its long-delayed Kickstarter back to possibly May 26 for quality control
The Kickstarter campaign for the survival MMO Tomo: Endless Blue has been delayed again by developer Onibi. The studio cited the need for more time to ensure quality and polish the game, pushing the potential launch date to May 26th. Onibi is working on a new trailer and gameplay footage to present the game in its best possible light.
EVE Fanfest 2026: Blockchain MMO EVE Frontier adds custom ships and space hazards on June 25
EVE Frontier, a blockchain survival MMO, is releasing its Cycle 6: Sanctuary update on June 25th, introducing modular spaceships that allow for full player customization. The update also adds new space hazards like thermal, electromagnetic, and gravitational effects, alongside new locations, enemies, and dangerous leechers.
Bless the Maker, Dune: Awakening devs have answered our prayers and are turning the survival MMO into a "PvE-first" experience, as "over 80%" of us already play it that way
Funcom is shifting Dune: Awakening towards a PvE-first experience, acknowledging that over 80% of players primarily engage with PvE content. PvP will become optional and incentivized rather than required for progression. The developer also announced upcoming features like character migration, server merges, and self-hosted servers.
Dune: Awakening update adds new overland location, Landsraad missions, bug fixes, and more to Chapter 3 ahead of the…
Dune: Awakening has received update 1.3.10, introducing a new overland location called The Ruins of Tsimpo, five new Landsraad missions, and various bug fixes. The update also includes adjustments to PvP damage and a time-limited Battle Rifle variant.
Wildcard is using the bones of its abandoned MMO Atlas to build naval content DLC for ARK Survival Ascended
Wildcard is repurposing assets and technology from its abandoned survival MMO Atlas for the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC in ARK: Survival Ascended. Co-founders Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak stated that Atlas was too ambitious, but its naval and water systems are being integrated into ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing players to craft ships and experience more dynamic waters.
The Planet Crafter 2.0 Update Brings Big Changes "in the Coming Weeks"
Miju Games has announced the upcoming '2.0' update for its space survival game, The Planet Crafter, which will launch in the coming weeks. This free update will introduce a new biome, new decorations, a third-person mode, graphical improvements, and performance boosts. Future content includes another moon update and a paid DLC pack.
Snail Games talks up For The Stars, Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and ARK at GDC
Snail Games showcased several upcoming titles at GDC, including PixARK Worlds for Nintendo Switch 2 with new user-generated content features. The ARK franchise will also see new DLC like Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia in 2026, alongside a console world creator and an esports edition. Other games highlighted were Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and For The Stars.
EVE Frontier Enters Cycle 5: Shroud of Fear, Starting March 11
CCP Games announced that EVE Frontier's Cycle 5, titled Shroud of Fear, will begin on March 11, introducing new survival mechanics like Shell industry and dynamic AI. The update also features revamped base building, refined combat, and a migration from Ethereum to the Sui blockchain. A limited-time Founder Access is available for $19.99, alongside an $80,000 hackathon for mod developers.
EVE Frontier Unveils Cycle 5 Of Founder Access: Shroud of Fear
CCP Games announced that EVE Frontier will launch its fifth Founder Access cycle, titled Shroud of Fear, on March 11, 2026. This update introduces new features such as the Shell industry for clone body production, Orbital Zones replacing dungeons, and redefined traversal and combat systems. The game will also migrate from Ethereum to the Sui blockchain, and a $80,000 prize pool hackathon will coincide with the launch.
