Survival Crafting
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Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Very Busy With Five New Arrivals
Xbox Game Pass is adding five new games this week, including Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Planet of Lana II, Routine, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, and Ninja Gaiden 4. RuneScape: Dragonwilds also recently joined the service. The additions span various genres and platforms, offering a broad selection for subscribers.
Valheim 1.0 Review – Back to Hunting and Building
Valheim's 1.0 update, featuring the Deep North biome and general polish, enhances the core survival crafting experience. While the building and exploration systems have some awkwardness, particularly in the Mistlands biome, the game offers a strong meditative loop punctuated by intense action. The developer Iron Gate has consistently supported the game, making its full release a robust and replayable experience, especially in co-op.
After more than 400 hours of Valheim in early access, I love the journey from naked adventurer to godly Viking now more…
After over 400 hours in early access, the author expresses deep satisfaction with Valheim's journey from a basic survivor to a powerful Viking, particularly with the 1.0 release and its new Deep North biome. Significant improvements to the building UI, boss reworks, and clearer progression have made the game a better experience, even warranting a fresh start.
Valheim 1.0 progression guide: What to do in every biome and when to do it
This guide provides a detailed progression path for Valheim 1.0, outlining the optimal order of biomes and key objectives for players. It covers everything from the Meadows to the Deep North, including boss encounters, resource gathering, and dungeon exploration.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Slitterhead and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium on September 15
PlayStation has revealed its lineup of games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers starting September 15th. Titles include RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Slitterhead, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Sniper Elite: Resistance. Premium subscribers will also gain access to Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux.
Valheim Review
Valheim is a fulfilled ultimate survival crafting adventure, deeply integrated into its world. The game offers a robust experience for players seeking a challenging and immersive crafting journey.
September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for…
September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for PC gaming, featuring new releases like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant, alongside major updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Valheim, and RuneScape. The month also includes significant industry events such as PAX West, Blizzcon, and Tokyo Game Show.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 4: Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, the Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale with discounts on various titles, and bundles from Humble Bundle. Notable deals include free games on Amazon Luna and significant discounts on popular titles across multiple storefronts.
September's first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, highlighted by the console debut of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This new survival crafting game from Jagex launches day-one on Game Pass on September 15th. Other additions include SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed and The Royal Writ, while several major titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells are leaving the service.
Games worth looking at in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest highlights numerous games in the genre, featuring demos, discounts, and release windows. Notable titles include the highly-rated Early Access game Abiotic Factor, the space-train adventure Breathedge 2, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Valheim. Other recommended games with recent updates or significant discounts are Voidtrain, Len's Island, Aska, Planet Crafter, Project Zomboid, Once Human, and Palworld.
Take to the skies in a Porco Rosso-esque seaplane and search for your missing uncle while you help rebuild an archipelago in Lou's Lagoon, out today
Lou's Lagoon, an exploration and survival crafting game featuring a customizable seaplane, is available now on Steam. Players search for a missing uncle and help rebuild communities on the Limbo archipelago, drawing comparisons to games like Jak and Daxter and Ratchet and Clank.
Guardians of the Wild Sky reveals publisher Paradox and 2027 Steam early access release window
Paradox Interactive will publish Blue Isle Studios' co-op sandbox game, Guardians of the Wild Sky, which is set to launch in Steam early access in 2027. The game features survival, building, crafting, creature capture, and cooperative play for up to four players, with extensive mod support planned from day one.
Guardians of the Wild Sky Coming to Steam Early Access Next Year | Invision Game Community
Paradox Arc, the publishing label of Paradox Interactive, has partnered with Blue Isle Studios for Guardians of the Wild Sky, a survival-crafting and creature-collecting adventure game. The title is set to launch into Steam Early Access next year and has already garnered over 450,000 wishlists. The game features exploration of floating biomes, base building, and cooperative multiplayer for up to four players.
Solarpunk And Pax Autocratica
This review covers two games: Solarpunk, a cozy survival-crafting game focused on building and farming with no enemies, and Pax Autocratica, an Early Access sci-fi shooter blending galactic conquest, base-building, and roguelite elements. Solarpunk offers a relaxing experience with a 20-hour progression, while Pax Autocratica provides a janky but brilliant mix of genres with fast-paced combat and strategic depth.
No Man’s Sky Studio Co-Founder Says “There is Probably Some End Date” For New Content
Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray discussed the future of No Man's Sky, suggesting there is an "end date" for new content, though it's further off than previously anticipated. He drew parallels to MachineGames' recent update for the 30-year-old game Quake, highlighting the joy in revisiting and expanding older titles. The studio is also working on a new update for No Man's Sky titled "Cosmos" and has recently released updates like "The Swarm" and "Xeno Arena" which introduced new expeditions and creature battles.
Palworld Online Announced: Garena Brings Palworld to Mobile — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Garena has announced Palworld Online, a new MMORPG for iOS and Android devices, developed in collaboration with Pocketpair. The mobile game will feature an original story, a seamless open world, and core gameplay mechanics of gathering, base building, and capturing Pals for combat and cooperation. It is designed with mobile accessibility in mind, featuring a streamlined interface and optional one-tap controls.
Palworld Online is a New MMORPG for Android and iOS, Out in 2026
Garena has announced Palworld Online, a new MMORPG for Android and iOS developed in partnership with Pocketpair, set for release in 2026. The mobile title will reimagine Palworld's creature-collecting survival crafting elements with an interconnected open world, co-op features, and PvP battles. Garena president Terry Zhao emphasized preserving the original game's depth while optimizing for mobile, and Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe praised Garena's mobile expertise.
Palworld 1.0 review: A solid creature collector with a mild identity crisis
Palworld's 1.0 release offers a solid creature-collecting experience with satisfying base management and breeding systems, though its survival crafting elements and edgy humor feel less developed. While drawing comparisons to Pokémon and Ark, the game carves out its own niche with unique pal mechanics, but the reviewer wishes it leaned more into its distinct features rather than relying on "hokey ultra-violence satire" and a strict building grid.
Yashi – Sand Driver Is the Upcoming Title from the Dev of Zefyr: A Thief’s Melody
Yashi – Sand Driver is an upcoming survival-crafting road trip game from French developer Oneiric Worlds, the studio behind Zefyr: A Thief’s Melody. Players will guide Yashi, a lone survivor in an endless desert, on a journey to find a sanctuary called New Eden, scavenging resources and crafting upgrades for their van along the way. The game aims for a soothing experience focusing on exploration and minimalist survival, rather than brutal punishment.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases across PC and consoles, featuring a diverse lineup of titles. Notable releases include the wholesome electronics repair sim ReStory, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, and the cooperative exploration game Big Walk. The month will also see the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2, and the PS5 early access launch of Grounded 2.
