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Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan says he wants to put "Rust-like mechanics" in his new survival game "someday," but for now base-building is more like "Valheim and Subnautica"
Jeff Kaplan, former lead of Overwatch, is developing a Wild West survival game called The Legend of California with his studio Kintsugiyama. While he intends to add Rust-like PvP mechanics to optional servers in the future, the current base-building system is more akin to Valheim and Subnautica, focusing on utility and aesthetics rather than defense.
Valheim’s Deep North Biome Gets Swedish Lingonberries & Ice Physics
Iron Gate Studio has detailed new features for Valheim's upcoming Deep North biome, including Swedish lingonberries for recipes and new ice physics that will affect player movement. The studio is also implementing snow-clearing mechanics and emphasizing environmental storytelling to create a challenging survival experience. The article also touches on community events like Val-Con and monthly build showcases, highlighting the developer's commitment to the game's ongoing development.
Conan Exiles seemingly getting a new update soon after going quiet for Dune Awakening
Funcom has sent out surveys to Conan Exiles players, hinting at potential upcoming updates or testing phases for the game. This follows a period of maintenance and fixes, while the company has been focused on Dune Awakening. The surveys suggest a possible significant update, with players entering an NDA for a test build.
ICARUS: Console Edition Drops Players Into A Survival Fight On Xbox And PlayStation
ICARUS: Console Edition has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, bringing its challenging survival experience to consoles. The game drops players onto a hostile planet with harsh environmental conditions and aggressive wildlife. This console version includes the New Frontiers expansion, offering a larger world with new biomes and tougher challenges.
PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions’ Emergent Survival Game Prologue: Go Wayback! Brings More Ways To Explore The Wild In Upcoming Update
PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions has released a major update for its Early Access survival game, Prologue: Go Wayback!. The update introduces visual weather improvements, dynamic terrain, enhanced cooking and foraging, a new liquids system, and a glider for free roam mode. The studio also continues development on its 'Melba' technology platform, showcased in Preface: Undiscovered World.
ICARUS: Console Edition Review | TheXboxHub
ICARUS: Console Edition offers a challenging survival experience inspired by early online survival games like DayZ. Players must gather resources, craft tools, and manage hunger and thirst while fending off hostile creatures on the moon planet Icarus. While the UI can be difficult to navigate on consoles, the game's stunning biomes and rewarding progression make it a compelling choice for survival game enthusiasts, especially when played with others.
Icarus: Console Edition Crash‑Lands on Xbox – Survive With These Starting Tips
Icarus: Console Edition, a sci-fi survival game from Dean Hall (creator of DayZ), is launching on Xbox Series X|S. The game, developed by Grip Studios, bundles the base experience with the New Frontiers Expansion, offering players a session-based survival challenge on the hostile alien planet of Icarus. It features a focus on extraction, persistent knowledge, and adapting to extreme environmental threats rather than building permanent bases.
Icarus: Console Edition Review - Brutal Beginnings, Peaceful Survival | COGconnected
Icarus has been released on consoles, offering a survival game experience that blends engaging challenges with relaxing gameplay. The game aims to provide a comfortable survival experience for players on their couches.
Pirate survival hit Windrose charts course for major quality-of-life improvements after 1.5M wishlists
The developers of the pirate survival game Windrose have announced upcoming quality-of-life improvements following a successful demo that garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Planned updates include enhanced co-op features for up to eight players, varied loot drops, a hold-to-gather mechanic, FOV slider, DLSS/FSR support, and controller improvements. The game is expected to release in 2026 on PC.
Once Human prepares closed beta for console players this week alongside the PC Deviant Update
NetEase's survival MMO Once Human is preparing for a cross-platform launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A closed beta for these consoles will run from March 26 to April 8, coinciding with the PC 'Deviant Update' which introduces new gameplay features and enemies. The beta will support cross-platform play between PlayStation and Xbox ecosystems.
Ardem public playtest is coming in August
Techtive Games announced that its open world survival RPG, Ardem, will have a public playtest on August 31st. The development team has expanded to 15 developers thanks to new funding. Closed, NDA-protected testing will occur over the next few weeks to find bugs and polish levels before the public playtest.
What We Played – Crimson Desert, Marathon & Towerborne
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Crimson Desert receiving significant attention due to its ongoing updates from Pearl Abyss. Other titles discussed include Marathon, Towerborne, Marvel Rivals, and the upcoming Starfield expansion. The article also touches on experiences with games like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, The Pale Beyond, and various indie and retro titles.
Is Jeff Kaplan's The Legend Of California Coming To PS5 Or Xbox? Here's What We Know
The Legend of California, a new project from former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan and developer Kintsugiyama, is currently confirmed for PC with an alpha test starting March 26. While console releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are still to be determined, the game is targeting an early-access launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2026. Controller support will be available during the alpha test.
THE CUBE, SAVE US Launches Free Steam Early Access with Controversial Reset System
THE CUBE, SAVE US has launched on Steam Early Access as a free-to-play survival game, featuring a controversial seasonal reset system that deletes player progress each season. While cosmetics and special skills are retained, core stats, inventory, and currency are wiped, aiming to create a fresh competitive landscape. The game's developers are betting on this unique seasonal structure and free-to-play model to differentiate it in a crowded survival game market.
Unknown Worlds Announces Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch for May 2026 - GameHaunt
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access in 2026 for PC via Steam, featuring optional 1-4 player co-op and built on Unreal Engine 5. The sequel moves to a new alien planet with unique ecosystems and creatures, aiming to evolve the survival mechanics of the original series.
Subnautica 2 early access release date set for May after shock legal verdict
Subnautica 2 is set to enter early access in May 2026, according to Unknown Worlds CEO Steve Papoutsis. This follows significant legal disputes between owner Krafton and former leadership, including CEO Ted Gill, regarding development control and bonuses. A judge ruled in favor of reinstating Ted Gill and extending bonus conditions, though Krafton is evaluating its options.
I made s'mores from cats and dogs in Lucid Blocks, a version of Minecraft held together by dream logic
Lucid Blocks is a surreal survival game available on PC where players craft items using dream logic, such as creating dog blocks, cat blocks, and s'mores from unusual materials. The game features a unique crafting system and visually striking environments described as ethereal and liminal, offering a transformative experience beyond typical "WTF games" for streamers.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Release Set for May
Unknown Worlds is preparing to launch its underwater survival game Subnautica 2 into Early Access in May. Parent company Krafton has confirmed the release window, stating that the game is ready for this initial phase. The announcement comes amidst ongoing legal disputes regarding the dismissal of former CEO Ted Gill.
Subnautica 2 might finally be entering early access in May
Subnautica 2 is slated for an early access release on PC and Xbox in May, according to a report from IGN. This follows a legal ruling that former Unknown Worlds Entertainment CEO Ted Gill should be rehired, amidst ongoing litigation between Krafton and the studio concerning performance goals and payouts tied to the game's development.
Subnautica 2 early access release date set for May despite lawsuit disaster: "We have passed KRAFTON's milestone review last week and are now ready to start our open development journey"
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access in May, following a legal resolution that reinstated Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill. Publisher Krafton has approved the game for release after a milestone review, with the development team expressing pride in the final product.
