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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.
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.
Game Demos
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.
