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Subnautica 2 adding its "scariest" region ever in next major update, the developers say
Unknown Worlds has announced a significant update for Subnautica 2, introducing its "scariest" region yet, new story elements, and updated Leviathan behaviors. The update also adds a Frog chassis for the submersible and a new underwater dash ability when wearing fins. This update marks the beginning of the game's "Early Access 2.0" phase, though a specific release date has not yet been provided.
The Long Dark: Iron Road DLC takes survivors to Cauldron Island on October 27
Hinterland Studio announced The Long Dark: Iron Road DLC, which will introduce the new Cauldron Island map featuring over 100 kilometers of railway. The DLC will enter Steam Early Access on October 27, 2026, and requires the original The Long Dark to play. The studio also provided an update on The Long Dark 2, pushing its release to 2027.
Cinematic Mode – Heart of the Beast is a doggone delight
Heart of the Beast is a delightful survival adventure starring Brad Pitt as a former Special Forces officer and his loyal German Shepherd, Odin. The film effectively portrays their bond and struggle for survival in the wilderness, with strong performances from both Pitt and the dog actor, Uber. While the plot treads familiar ground and the depiction of PTSD is broad, the intense action and genuine connection between the man and his dog make it a compelling watch.
Xbox Game Pass In September Expands With 7 New Games
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, including seven new titles. The additions feature a day-one release, Speedrunners 2, and the notable inclusion of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Some titles will also be leaving the service.
Skip the queues and retire the folding chairs - this month's indie.io release slate saves you from the Gamescom grind
Indie publisher indie.io is offering discounts and demos for several upcoming titles on Steam to coincide with Gamescom. Featured games include the park management sim Monster Park Tycoon, the desert strategy title Dunebound Tactics, the survival adventure Mayday: The Survival Island, and the prehistoric survival simulator Polylithic. Cozy games We Took That Trip and Cozy Builder, along with the esports management sim Esports Manager 2026, are also highlighted.
SHORE – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
SHORE is a co-op survival adventure game for one to four players where participants manage a physics-based raft in a hostile ocean. Players must contend with storms, sharks, and hunger while navigating treacherous waters and diverse biomes. The game emphasizes teamwork for survival and reaching a distant civilization, with a beta sign-up available.
The Horror Awaits in the Feardemic Publisher Sale Now Live in XBOX Store
Feardemic is holding a publisher sale on the Xbox Store, offering discounts of up to 90% on 35 titles. The sale features a variety of horror subgenres including psychological horror, survival adventure, and deckbuilding roguelikes, with notable discounts on games like Bad Cheese, I Hate This Place, and The Backrooms 1998.
Solarpunk launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets peaceful survival adventure game
The peaceful survival adventure game Solarpunk has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. Developed by Cyberwave, the game challenges players to build a sustainable life powered by renewable energy on floating islands, featuring solo or co-op gameplay for up to four players. Players can farm, craft, automate, build sky homes, and explore using custom airships.
Solarpunk: How to Get Infinite Iron Ores
This guide explains how to obtain infinite Iron Ore in the survival adventure game Solarpunk. Unlike many survival titles, mineral nodes do not respawn in Solarpunk; however, players can establish mining automation or repeatedly mine specific mineral patches on the ground to gather resources indefinitely. A regular Pickaxe is sufficient for early-game mining, with automation becoming available through research rank upgrades.
Maximum Entertainment Announces Smalland 2: Lost Realms
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to Smalland: Survive the Wilds, set to launch this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Epic Games Store, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for 2027. The game will feature a larger world, deeper progression, creature companionships, and 10-player co-op, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals.
Smalland 2: Lost Realms announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a sequel to the miniature-scale open-world survival adventure game, set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The game will feature a larger world, deeper progression, creature companionships, and 10-player co-op, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals.
Subnautica 2 Has Already Sold Two Million Copies
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica 2 has sold over two million copies in Early Access within 12 hours of its May 14 launch on Xbox Series consoles and PC. The underwater survival adventure game allows players to explore an alien world alone or with up to three friends, featuring base building and submersible exploration.
Subnautica 2 Begins Its Early Access Journey On Game Pass, Xbox And PC
Subnautica 2 has launched in Early Access on Steam and Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S and PC, available immediately for Game Pass subscribers. Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, this unfinished version will be updated with new content throughout development, with optional co-op multiplayer also a new feature for the series.
I’m Deeply Upset Subnautica 2 Won’t Let Me Mutate Into A Little Aquatic Freak
Subnautica 2 game design lead Anthony Gallegos confirmed that the game will feature minor adaptations for the player character, but not significant mutations into aquatic freaks. These adaptations are described as secondary progression layers, akin to action-RPG skills, rather than a core focus on character transformation. The game is currently in early access on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with plans for a lengthy development period.
ATMOSFAR Launch Delayed – Now Taking Off in a Few Months’ Time
Shueisha Games and Apog Labs have announced that the sci-fi survival adventure ATMOSFAR's Early Access launch has been delayed from its original May 20th date and will now take place in a few months. The delay is to allow for additional polish and refinement, with the developers citing the game's growing ambition and scope as reasons for the extended development time. ATMOSFAR is a 1-4 player survival game featuring aerial exploration, base-building, and ground expeditions.
Subnautica 2 release countdown: Exact date and time
Subnautica 2 will launch in early access on May 14, with developers Unknown Worlds Entertainment confirming the release date. The underwater survival adventure will support up to 4-player co-op and is set in a new underwater world with familiar dangers. The game will be available on PC via Steam.
Steam's most-wishlisted game is out this week following a year of corporate drama that involved one of the most…
Subnautica 2, the most-wishlisted game on Steam, is launching in early access this week despite ongoing corporate disputes between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Krafton CEO Changhan Kim's attempt to avoid a $250 million bonus payout to studio heads, even consulting ChatGPT for advice, led to legal battles and the eventual reinstatement of a studio founder. The survival adventure game is expected to remain in early access for two to three years.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds launches for Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment and Merge Games have announced that Smalland: Survive the Wilds will launch for the Nintendo Switch on May 14th. The miniature survival adventure game is already available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Players can explore a vast world from a tiny perspective, craft gear, build bases, and survive alone or with up to 10 players.
THE SWASHBUCKLING PIRATE GAME WINDROSE CELEBRATES OVER 1.5 MILLION SALES WITH NEW ACCOLADES TRAILER
The co-op pirate survival-adventure game Windrose has sold over 1.5 million copies since its Early Access launch. Developer Kraken Express released a new accolades trailer to celebrate the milestone and detailed recent patches that improved performance and added building pieces. Future content drops will include a new biome called the Ashlands.
Windrose Surpasses 1.5 Million Sales as Major Update Adds Content and Fixes
Kraken Express and Pocketpair Publishing announced that their early access pirate survival adventure game, Windrose, has surpassed 1.5 million sales worldwide. A major update has also been released, introducing significant content additions and numerous bug fixes, including improvements to server stability, crafting costs, and visual effects.