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Palworld Won’t Raise Its Price Following 1.0 Launch
Developer Pocketpair announced that Palworld will maintain its $29.99 price point following its 1.0 launch, bucking the trend of price increases for early access titles. The studio also addressed past legal challenges from Nintendo regarding copyright infringement claims related to the Pokemon franchise.
Palworld won't raise its price for 1.0 as 'a small way of saying thank you'
Pocketpair announced that Palworld will not increase its price from $29.99 upon its 1.0 release out of early access. This decision is a thank you to players for their support. The survival and crafting game will also receive extensive patch notes detailing new content and features.
Valheim will get a 50% price hike when it hits 1.0, and no changes to the ocean biome
Valheim will increase in price from $20 to $30 when it officially launches out of early access on September 9. The 1.0 update will introduce a new Deep North biome and Steam achievements, but will not include changes to the ocean biome as some players had hoped. Iron Gate Studios stated that while bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements will continue, major content updates after 1.0 are uncertain.
Palworld 1.0 officially launches on July 10 with 27 pages of patch notes
Palworld is officially launching its 1.0 version on July 10th, exiting early access. Developer Pocketpair has prepared 27 pages of patch notes detailing numerous changes, including overhauls to tower bosses and wildlife sanctuaries, which will now feature unique ecosystems and rare Pals.
Indie Co-op Survival-Crafting Darling Voyagers of Nera Gets Major Free Content Update – Explore the Deep Out Now on Steam Today as Xbox and PlayStation Releases Confirmed for Early 2027
Voyagers of Nera has received a major free content update titled 'Explore the Deep' on Steam, introducing new underwater exploration, challenges, and resources. The game is also confirmed for an early 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with Fireshine Games joining as publisher. A charity DLC benefiting Whale and Dolphin Conservation is also available.
Do you recognize these survival crafting games? Prove you're a real master of roughin' it with our latest quiz…
PC Gamer has created a quiz to test players' knowledge of survival crafting games, requiring them to identify 20 titles from pixelated screenshots within 12 minutes. The article also highlights other PC Gamer quizzes available on various gaming topics.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Early Access Review – To Boldly Go
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, the follow-up to the 2019 survival crafting game Astroneer, shifts focus to an extraction shooter genre with a strong emphasis on multiplayer. While the game offers a charming visual style and fun core loop on PlayStation 5, its early access state is marred by poor tutorialization, clunky UI, and opaque progression systems. Developer System Era Softworks plans to support the game for at least a year, with potential for significant content additions.
35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026
This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.
Enginefall Steam Next Fest demo goes live until June 22nd
Red Rover Interactive has released a free demo for their post-apocalyptic PvP crafting shooter, Enginefall, on PC as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo, available until June 22nd, introduces new features like customizable mobile train bases and Dagger vs Dagger PvP mode, with a full launch planned for later in 2026.
Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit is falling apart as full release nears
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair is weakening as the game nears its full release. Setbacks in patent office rejections and Pocketpair's proactive changes to gameplay mechanics have narrowed the dispute primarily to older versions of the game, diminishing the likelihood of impacting Palworld's upcoming 1.0 launch. While Nintendo may still pursue damages, the core objective of halting the game's trajectory appears unlikely, with many players viewing the situation as an underdog story against a large corporation.
Palworld 1.0 won't wipe your data, 'but you should' says Pocketpair's publishing boss
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, confirmed that players will not be required to wipe their save data for the upcoming Palworld 1.0 launch. However, he recommends starting a new game to best experience the significant overhauls to mechanics and new content, including new Pals, areas, and the World Tree.
Witchspire is a charming Palworld-esque survival crafting game that replaces the unpaid monster labour with magic and…
Witchspire, a new survival crafting game from Envar Games, has launched into early access, offering a charming alternative to Palworld by focusing on magic and familiars instead of monster labor. Players take on the role of a witch tasked with building a base, exploring, and capturing familiars that can assist in combat or with crafting. While the game features a satisfying magic-based combat and tool system, some quality-of-life features are still missing in its early access state.
Minecraft is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year
Minecraft is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, featuring enhanced visuals, lighting, and shadow effects. Worlds from the original Nintendo Switch version will be transferable, ensuring no progress is lost for players upgrading to the new console.
Valheim 1.0 Launches on September 9th After 5+ Years in Early Access
Iron Gate Studio has announced that Valheim 1.0 will launch on September 9th, exiting early access after over five years. The Norse survival crafting game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, featuring cross-play between PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The 1.0 update includes the final biome, Deep North, which introduces new enemies and environmental challenges.
Everything I saw on my trip to Valheim's final biome, the Deep North: from ghost vikings to rampaging moose
Iron Gate announced that Valheim will launch its version 1.0 update on September 9, introducing the new Deep North biome. This final biome features a cold, snowy environment with new hazards, creatures like Barka and hostile Gammeltrolls, and the ability to tame and ride moose. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements to the build menu and new dungeons.
Frosty Feature - Cute colony sim from Queensland, Cloudlings, revealed
Cloudlings, a new colony sim developed by Queensland-based team Middlespace, was revealed at Frosty Games Fest. Co-founders Harry Stitt and Ben Fowler discussed the game's inspirations, which originated from a 2024 Game Jam. The game features procedural generation, resource gathering, and survival crafting elements, with players controlling islands that can merge, customize, and interact with others.
Bellwright coming to PS5, Xbox Series on June 9
The open-world survival crafting game Bellwright will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on June 9, with publisher Snail and developer Donkey Crew announcing the date. The game is currently in Early Access on PC and will remain so when the console versions release, though they will feature gamepad support and optimization for big-screen play. Bellwright aims to bring the full game experience, including over two years of content updates, to a wider audience.
Left 4 Dead meets friendslop as you and your pals try to escape 'the galaxy's most-unregulated waterpark'
Lazy River is a new co-op survival crafting game where players must escape a space station waterpark after a pee-related incident turns everyone into zombies. Players will build rafts from scavenged resources, arm themselves with makeshift weapons, and fight through automated defenses and zombie hordes. The game is developed by Mike Boxleiter and is set to enter early access in 2027 for PC.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds – Full PC & Console Launch Date Confirmed
Jagex has confirmed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will officially launch out of Early Access on September 15th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game has surpassed one million sales during its Early Access period and will include the Scorned Wilderness update and Umbral Sands expansion at launch.
Collected Stones, Wood and Leaves in Mayday: The Survival Island
Mayday: The Survival Island is a survival crafting and building game with a pixel art style available on Steam. The game features a simple tutorial and core mechanics of collecting resources, crafting tools, and building structures. While not on the level of Conan Exiles, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
