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Last Harbor is a Survival Crafting Game With Persistent Multiplayer Coming to PC in 2027
tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, an open-world multiplayer survival crafting game set to launch on PC in 2027. The game features a unique boat-based base that players must maintain while exploring a zombie-infested world. Interactions with other players can be cooperative or lethal due to resource scarcity, though PvP is discouraged by the risk of attracting large zombie hordes.
Stormforge Opens Public Playtest Registration Ahead of 2026 Early Access Launch
Roboto Games has opened registration for a public playtest of its open-world survival crafting game, Stormforge, scheduled for July. The game, featuring cel-shaded graphics and cooperative play for up to eight players, is planned for an Early Access launch on Steam in 2026. The announcement was made during the Women-Led Games Showcase, accompanied by a trailer highlighting the game's class-based combat and dynamic magical storms.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Comes to PS5 and PlayStation Plus Later This Year
Jagex announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5 later this year, also becoming available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. This marks the first console launch for a RuneScape game in its 25-year history. The title is a separate open-world survival crafting experience from the MMORPG, featuring exploration, skill progression, and dragon hunting.
RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS TO LAUNCH ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND PLAYSTATION PLUS LATER THIS YEAR
Jagex announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5 and be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers later this year. This marks the first console release for the RuneScape franchise in its 25-year history. The game is currently in Steam Early Access and is a separate title from the original RuneScape MMORPG.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Confirmed for PlayStation 5 | Invision Game Community
Jagex has announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5 later this year, marking the franchise's first console release. The survival crafting game, already available on Steam Early Access, will also be included with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions from day one. Executive Producer Jesse America highlighted the move to console as a key step in expanding the franchise's reach.
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the…
June 2026 is shaping up to be a slow month for major new game releases, with a focus on updates for existing live service titles like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy 14, alongside the start of Season 2 for Marathon. The month will also feature numerous industry events and showcases, including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show, alongside various Steam sales and themed events.
Runescape Dragonwilds is coming to PS5, and Jagex's first foray into the console world could lead to big things
Jagex announced that Runescape Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5, marking the franchise's first console release. The survival crafting MMO, currently in Steam Early Access, will also be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. This move is considered a landmark moment for Jagex, aiming to expand its player base significantly.
Subnautica 2’s Success Will Reportedly Force Krafton to Pay $250 Million Bonus
Krafton is reportedly set to pay Unknown Worlds a $250 million bonus due to the successful Early Access launch of Subnautica 2, fulfilling an agreement from Krafton's 2021 acquisition of the studio. The bonus was part of a performance-based deal that led to legal disputes between the companies over leadership and alleged attempts by Krafton's CEO to avoid payment. The lawsuit has since been settled, and Subnautica 2 is available in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold
Krafton is required to pay Unknown Worlds $250 million in an earnout bonus for Subnautica 2, after the game sold over 4 million copies by May 20th, generating more than $100 million in revenue. This payment follows a legal ruling that reinstated Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and honored the promised bonus tied to revenue targets.
Gombo Launches in Steam Early Access on June 3
The hand-drawn survival crafting game Gombo will launch in Steam Early Access on June 3 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, priced at $8.99 with a launch discount. The game features exploration, crafting, base building, boss battles, and online co-op, with full Steam Deck support.
Gombo going into Early Access on Steam on June 3rd - Preview Codes available
The survival crafting game Gombo will launch in Early Access on Steam on June 3rd for $8.99, with a 20% launch discount. The game features a cartoon open world, supports Steam Deck, and offers 2-player online co-op. Preview codes are currently available.
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and More Coming to PS Plus Essential in June
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June, including Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, all available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 26 is also available until June 16th.
I'm glad they didn't release Subnautica 2 all at once—the episodic early access structure has me even more excited to explore its alien ocean
The author expresses excitement for Subnautica 2's episodic early access structure, finding the current content satisfying and anticipating future updates. Despite some initial concerns about the game's EULA and the limited playtime of the first episode, the game has been a commercial success, selling 2 million copies. The game's focus on gradual exploration and discovery within its alien ocean setting is highlighted as a key strength.
Valheim lead designer announces new sci-fi survival crafting game Starpath
Jonathan Smårs, lead designer of Valheim, has announced Starpath, a new sci-fi survival crafting game set in space, currently in development for Windows PC. The game focuses on an authentic astronaut experience with spaceship design and deep space exploration, featuring scientifically accurate physics and six degrees of freedom movement. A playable demo is planned, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Subnautica 2 Has Sold Over 4 Million Copies in Five Days of Early Access
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million sales in its first five days of Early Access, significantly surpassing the original game's performance. Executive producer Fernando Melo expressed gratitude for the player response, highlighting community feedback's role in shaping the game's future. The game is also available via Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with an estimated two-year Early Access period before the 1.0 release.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Review – Waterworld
Subnautica 2 has entered early access, offering a larger and more ambitious experience than its predecessor. The game focuses on survival crafting and exploration on the alien planet Proteus, featuring a narrative involving colonists, mysterious phenomena, and genetic adaptation. While the core gameplay loop of diving, resource gathering, and base building is strong, the article notes that the full story will take years to unfold and that optimization is still a work in progress.
Subnautica 2 Developers Say Players Who Want to Kill Things Should “Go Play Sons of the Forest”
Unknown Worlds developers responded to criticism regarding the lack of combat against large fauna in Subnautica 2, suggesting players seeking to kill creatures play other games like Sons of the Forest. This response has sparked debate among players on Reddit regarding the role of feedback in Early Access. Despite the controversy, Subnautica 2 has achieved over 2 million sales in 12 hours and has a roadmap for future content updates.
In case you missed it, the best vampire game ever made is currently free to play
V Rising, a game praised for its authentic vampire gameplay and survival-crafting mechanics, is currently free to play until May 18. The title allows players to embody a vampire in a post-vampiric world, building a manor and raiding human settlements. It also features a 55 percent sale, with cosmetic DLCs discounted by 20 percent.
Subnautica 2 Achieves 1 Million Copies Sold in First Hour of Launch - GameHaunt
Subnautica 2 achieved over 1 million copies sold within its first hour of launching into Early Access on May 14, 2026, topping Steam's sales charts. The sequel introduces optional 4-player co-op with cross-play between PC and Xbox, a new planet named Zazura, and is built on Unreal Engine 5. It features new tools like the Tadpole submersible and the Biomod upgrade system.
Windrose Has Sold 2 Million Copies
The pirate-themed survival crafting game Windrose has sold 2 million copies just one month after its release. Developer Kraken Express thanked the community for their support and outlined future plans, including an upcoming patch to address issues and a subsequent major update. The game, currently in Early Access on PC, previously hit 1 million sales within six days of launch.
