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5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft
Microsoft has recently cancelled several promising game projects, including 'Odyssey,' 'Everwild,' 'Perfect Dark,' 'Contraband,' and 'Project Blackbird,' as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy under new CEO Asha Sharma. These cancellations have led to studio closures and significant layoffs, with former employees expressing disappointment over the loss of potentially exciting titles and the shift away from riskier, ambitious projects.
PUBG creator's abandoned survival game Prologue is now free for all, with one final gift
PlayerUnknown Productions has made its survival game Prologue free for all players on Steam following the discontinuation of its development due to funding issues. The final update adds new trails, a weather monitor, and a waterproof spray, alongside improvements to the cooking system and visual effects. The studio has also made the game files unencrypted for modders and is offering refunds to those who previously purchased the game.
As PUBG creator's survival game gets its last update amid studio restructuring, PlayerUnknown says "I truly regret we couldn't finish the journey we began together"
Brendan Greene, creator of PUBG, announced that his studio PlayerUnknown Productions is undergoing restructuring, leading to the final update for the survival game Prologue: Go Wayback. The game is now free-to-play on Steam, with refunds available for past purchases. Greene expressed regret over not being able to complete the game's original vision due to funding challenges but remains proud of the team's accomplishments and continues development on the Melba technology with a smaller team.
Drunken Goddess Reflux launches in late 2026
The drinking survival game Drunken Goddess Reflux is set to launch for PC in late 2026, between October and December. Developed by WHO YOU and published by Alliance Arts, the game features a Russian roulette drinking mechanic where players must get a demon drunk to win. A new trailer has also been released.
Once Human Final Console Open Beta Live Now for XBOX and PlayStation
NetEase Games has launched the final console open beta for its supernatural open-world survival game, Once Human, on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The beta is available globally and runs until July 9th, featuring limited spots and offering exclusive rewards that will carry over to the full game launch. Players can experience PvE and PvP scenarios in a Stardust-infected apocalypse.
Once Human Final Console Open Beta Live Now for XBOX and PlayStation
NetEase Games has launched the final console open beta for its supernatural open-world survival game, Once Human, on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The beta is available globally until July 8th and features unified servers for Xbox and PlayStation players, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exclusive rewards earned during the beta will carry over to the official game launch.
PlayerUnknown's survival game becomes free-to-own and offers Steam refunds 'without restrictions on playtime…
PlayerUnknown Productions has announced the closure of development for their survival game, Prologue: Go Wayback!, less than a year after its early access launch in 2025. The game is now free-to-own on Steam, and all players who purchased it during early access are eligible for unrestricted refunds until August 17, 2026. While development on this title has ceased, the studio will continue working on its Melba game engine with a smaller team.
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
Seth Rosen, game director for Pacific Drive, argues that survival games are fundamentally about time management rather than just resource gathering or combat. He suggests that the core of these games lies in balancing various systems and tasks, which create pressure and stakes for the player. Rosen criticizes many survival games for lacking richness and meaningful goals, emphasizing that effective time management is key to creating engaging experiences.
Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S
The supernatural survival game Once Human is launching its final console open beta on Xbox Series X|S starting June 17th, running until July 8th. Players can reach level 20 to earn exclusive rewards that will carry over to the official launch, with cross-play available between Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
The Planet Crafter launches on PS5 July 21
Miju Games announced that their survival game, The Planet Crafter, will launch on PlayStation 5 on July 21. The game focuses on a chill, non-violent experience where players manage survival needs and terraform planets, with progression continuing even when machines are left to operate. It will be available in single-player and co-op modes.
Vampire Hunter: Nightrise Announced
Over The Moon has announced Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a story-driven survival game set to release on Windows PC on July 14th. Players will take on the role of a vampire hunter who finds themselves becoming the hunted in this first-person shooter.
Palworld 1.0 is "bigger in scale than any update" the game's gotten, but Pocketpair still isn't adding Pokemon-style Pal evolutions
Pocketpair has announced that Palworld 1.0, the game's full release, will launch on July 10, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, including Game Pass. This update is described as the largest yet, but developer John 'Bucky' Buckley confirmed that Pal evolutions, a highly requested feature, were never planned and will not be added. The update will include many new Pals, a new region, and a more developed narrative.
Grounded 2 Interview: Obsidian Talks Into the Abyss, Future Updates, and the Road to 1.0
Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2 Game Director Chris Parker discusses the game's development, including the 'Beat the Heat' update and the 'Into the Abyss' expansion. Parker touches on the game's Dungeons & Dragons influences, the balance between realism and whimsy in its design, and the upcoming release on PlayStation 5.
Get The Red Lantern for Free
The survival game The Red Lantern is currently available for free on Steam. Developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive, the giveaway allows players to experience the game without purchase.
Ahead of its 1.0 launch, RuneScape: Dragonwilds fits in one more, scorching hot update later this month
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to receive its 'Umbral Sands' update on June 23rd, introducing a scorching desert environment. This update precedes the game's 1.0 launch on September 15th. The Umbral Sands update will feature new mechanics like 'Scorch' status effects, a replayable 'Fight Cave' mode, and the addition of magic carpets as a new mount type.
Grab a copy of Pacific Drive with our free Steam key giveaway
Kepler Interactive is offering a giveaway for its supernatural survival game, Pacific Drive, with ten free Steam keys available. The article also highlights a publisher sale on Steam, offering Pacific Drive at a 67% discount and its Whisper in the Woods DLC for 40% off until June 18.
EVE Online's survival spinoff Frontier is a hardcore space sim you can play on a gamepad that's unlike…
EVE Frontier, a survival space simulator from Fenris Creations, is evolving beyond its initial blockchain-focused development into a hardcore experience playable with a gamepad. The game aims to blend EVE Online's emergent economy with exploration elements from No Man's Sky and Elite, featuring unique server-side modding and Rust-like survival mechanics. Recent hands-on previews highlight improved combat, striking art direction, and a focus on seamless interior/exterior transitions within its megastructure environments.
Runescape Dragonwilds Umbral Sands finally has a date, and the sun itself is your biggest threat
Runescape Dragonwilds' next major update, Umbral Sands, is set to launch on June 23, 2026. This desert region update introduces new enemies like Kalphites and Kot'Haar, a dragon named Fuzan, and challenges such as the Fight Cave and Nightmare Crucible. Players will need to manage environmental hazards like extreme sun exposure and utilize new gear, including red dragonhide armor and Adamant equipment, to survive.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Project Artemis, 83, and Outward 2
This article rounds up lesser-known multiplayer games, including Project Artemis, which has seen its development future become uncertain after the cancellation of its prototype, Go Wayback. It also highlights 83, a 40v40 squad shooter that recently added a new assault siege mode, and Outward 2, a challenging action RPG with survival elements currently in Steam beta.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
