Survival Crafting
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Palworld lead shrugs off "dead game" suggestions as Pocketpair's survival hit continues to bring in half a million concurrent Steam players mid-week, weeks after 1.0 launch
Pocketpair's John Buckley addressed claims of Palworld being a 'dead game' by highlighting its continued success with half a million concurrent players on Steam mid-week, weeks after its 1.0 launch. Despite a natural decline from its peak player count, the survival-crafting title has surpassed 40 million players across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
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Ardent Wilds is an upcoming open-world survival crafting game for PC, featuring fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Players will discover powerful spells and power-ups, with an emphasis on experimentation with character builds.
Subnautica 2 Sells Over 5 Million Copies, Krafton Wants to Make it a “Franchise IP”
Krafton has announced plans to develop Subnautica 2 into a franchise IP following its success, selling over 5 million copies across PC and Xbox Series X/S in 22 days. The company is focusing on quality and community trust for the Early Access title, while also addressing past legal disputes with the development studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment and its former leadership.
Palworld patch fixes broken missions, achievements, and more as Pocketpair stops Panthalus from sending you and your…
Pocketpair has released patch v1.0.2 for Palworld, addressing numerous bugs and performance issues. The update fixes broken missions, achievements, softlocks, graphical glitches, and critical disconnection problems encountered during boss fights like Panthalus and Victor & Shadowbeak. Control options and key binding carry-over have also been improved.
Six Useful Tips to Survive and Thrive Above the Toxic Clouds in Forever Skies
Forever Skies has launched on Xbox Series X|S alongside its largest update, The Final Echoes, which introduces new power management and damage systems, over 30 side quests, new enemies, and expanded environmental variety. The game also features deep custom difficulty settings that do not disable achievements and supports Xbox Play Anywhere for cross-progression between Xbox and PC.
Respawn Monday #9: Palworld's Endgame Grind Meets Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses the endgame grind in Palworld after 80 hours, noting the satisfying progression despite repetitive dungeons and high material requirements. They also share their experience with the Marvel's Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta, finding it a fun and accessible fighting game with an auto-combo system that aids newcomers, though the story mode's pacing and writing were less impressive.
15 New Games of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases, featuring a diverse lineup across multiple genres. Notable titles include Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2, and Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The month will also see the 1.0 release of REKA, the expansion Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, and the launch of The Sinking City 2. Additionally, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27 are scheduled for release.
Runescape Dragonwilds Sells 1.3 Million Copies in Early Access, Surpasses Internal Forecast
Jagex is celebrating over 1.3 million copies sold for Runescape: Dragonwilds during its early access period, significantly surpassing their initial forecast of 200,000. CEO Job Bellamy attributed the success to a positive reception from Eastern audiences, particularly in Chinese markets, which defied the team's expectations.
Jagex wants classic British point-and-click MMO RuneScape to be bigger than World of Warcraft
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy aims for RuneScape to become the world's biggest MMO within five years, surpassing World of Warcraft. This ambitious goal involves growing the RuneScape franchise to encompass at least three major titles, including Old School RuneScape, RuneScape, and the upcoming RuneScape: Dragonwilds, to attract a combined multi-million player audience.
The Planet Crafter Touches Down On Game Pass, Xbox, PS5, PC With A Whole World To Transform
The Planet Crafter has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, and is available on day one with Game Pass. The survival crafting game challenges players to terraform a barren planet into a habitable world. It features base building, exploration, and online co-op for up to eight players.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Zeverland, Blossom & Decay, and Astral Frontier Online
This article highlights three lesser-known multiplayer online games: Zeverland, a co-op survival crafting MMO from Quantum Quirks that recently held a pre-alpha test; Blossom & Decay, a browser-based open-world simulation MMO by Konspiracy Games with ARPG combat; and Astral Frontier Online, a solo-developed MMORPG utilizing Unity assets and SpacetimeDB's backend, currently in alpha.
Palworld is only growing more powerful, hitting nearly a million concurrents in its second weekend
Palworld continues to see significant player growth, reaching nearly a million concurrent players on Steam during its second weekend post-1.0 launch. This surge follows a successful early access period, indicating sustained interest in the survival crafting game.
Brightfall is a co-op survival crafting game set on a cursed Celtic island that consumes light and minds
Brightfall is an isometric co-op survival crafting game from Dark Point Games set on a cursed Celtic island. Players must manage light sources and their sanity against a "living darkness system" that corrupts the world and mutates creatures. The game is slated for early access this year.
'The mid-2000s was the golden era of first-person shooters': David Syzmankski, creator of Dusk and Iron Lung,…
David Szymanski, creator of Dusk and Iron Lung, discusses his gaming history and preferences in a 'Disk Cleanup' feature. He highlights Myst as a foundational experience and considers the mid-2000s the golden era for first-person shooters due to their variety. Szymanski also shares his high playtime in Elden Ring and his enduring appreciation for Doom.
What is the release date of Emberville?
Emberville, an isometric action-adventure crafting survival game with pixel graphics, will launch into Early Access on PC via Steam on October 27, 2026. The game combines elements of exploration, resource farming, village development, and action-RPG combat within a horror-fantasy setting.
Palworld 1.0 Review – The Pals Are Put to Work
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 after its Early Access period, seamlessly blending survival crafting, creature collection, and automation gameplay. The game tasks players with surviving on a strange island, capturing and utilizing creatures called Pals for combat, crafting, and base building. Despite its complex systems, Palworld offers a cohesive experience with engaging combat and a story that can be explored at the player's own pace, all presented with sharp art direction and smooth performance on PC.
Palworld 1.0 Has Ensnared Millions – Here’s Why
Palworld's 1.0 release has seen a significant surge in players, reaching over 855,000 concurrent users on Steam shortly after launching out of early access. This success is attributed to its blend of survival crafting, open-world exploration, and a unique creature-collecting formula that differentiates it from competitors like Pokemon. The substantial content added in the 1.0 update, including new regions, Pals, and mechanics, has revitalized interest and drawn players back to the game.
The best Palworld 1.0 base locations for early game builds, resource-rich farms, or raid safe havens
This guide details optimal base locations in Palworld 1.0, focusing on early game builds, resource-rich farms, and raid-safe havens. It highlights specific coordinates and pros/cons for areas like The Sunlit Isle for crude oil, Golden Hills for ore, and the Abandoned Ruins for raid protection.
This Promising DayZ Rival Is Thankfully Pivoting To PvE Before Launch
Quantum Quirks has announced that its upcoming PC zombie survival game Zeverland will shift from a PvPvE focus to a purely cooperative PvE experience. This decision follows player feedback from a closed alpha test. The game will retain its chibi art style and will be a buy-to-play title.
Palworld in 30-Minute Sessions 2026 | TAG
This guide offers strategies for playing Palworld in 30-minute sessions, making it accessible for busy adults. It details how solo play with manual saving and small objective loops can accommodate short playtimes, while multiplayer requires longer commitments. The article also highlights design aspects that support brief sessions, such as fast travel and base automation, and contrasts them with elements that can extend playtime.
