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Palworld 1.0 briefly overtook the king of Steam, Counter-Strike 2, and devs can't help but bask in the victory: "Let me enjoy this moment for just a little longer"
Following its 1.0 update, Palworld has seen a massive surge in players, briefly surpassing Counter-Strike 2 in concurrent players on Steam. Pocketpair's John Buckley shared his excitement for the achievement, with other industry figures like Will Powers from Pearl Abyss offering congratulations. CEO Takuro Mizobe also expressed gratitude to the fans for enjoying the game.
ISK Side Quest: Alla ISK-medlemmar får ett bonusspel
Indiespelklubben is offering a bonus survival game, Mirklurk: Every Step Matters, developed by solo developer Mattias Myde of edymPixels, to its members. This title is described as a challenging, unforgiving, and unique turn-based survival experience inspired by games like The Long Dark and Terraria.
Ares Interactive and AMC Global Media Unleash the Walker Hordes in The Walking Dead: Aftermath
Ares Interactive and AMC Global Media have launched The Walking Dead: Aftermath, a new free-to-play roguelite survival game available on the App Store and Google Play. Developed by Swift Games, the title features real-time combat, base-camp management, and progression systems, allowing players to embody iconic characters like Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne.
How to get the Bioscanner in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain and craft the Bioscanner modification in Subnautica 2. Players must locate a Cicada Wreck to find the Bioscanner, which is then used to unlock blueprints for various Biomods. The Bioscanner requires a Modification Station and specific crafting materials like Enameled Glass and Conduit Crystals.
Palworld 1.0 is as much Elden Ring and Zelda inspired as it is Pokemon, and while it can feel messy, there's still…
Palworld 1.0, developed by Pocketpair, blends influences from Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with its core monster-taming gameplay. While the game can feel unfocused and messy, its survival mechanics, base building, and exploration are compelling, offering a satisfying experience despite its tonal inconsistencies and patent dispute with Nintendo.
Palworld 1.0 has spurred more "manufactured dramas," says publishing lead – but don't let that put you off the survival game: "Enjoy your hobby"
Pocketpair's publishing lead, John Buckley, addressed "manufactured dramas" surrounding Palworld 1.0, urging players to enjoy their hobby without getting drawn into online negativity. Despite some controversy, the survival game's 1.0 update has been well-received with positive Steam reviews and high player counts.
The Alters: Last Variable Released
11 bit studios has released "Last Variable," a new DLC for their science fiction survival game "The Alters." The expansion is now available for Windows PC on GOG.com and Steam.
Palworld dev celebrates "staggering" Steam response to 1.0, proving lightning can strike twice
Pocketpair is celebrating the successful 1.0 launch of Palworld, which has achieved a peak concurrent player count of over 855,000 on Steam. The developer expressed gratitude to players for their support, highlighting the game's continued popularity beyond its initial early access success. The update introduces new Pals, features, and story elements, with a discount currently available.
Palworld 1.0 sees the survival game's biggest Steam player spike since its record-breaking early access launch and 96% positive reviews: "Better than even Pokemon"
Palworld 1.0 has officially launched, leading to a significant surge in concurrent players on Steam, reaching over 300,000 players. The monster-collecting survival game also boasts a 96% positive review score on Steam, with many players praising it as a superior alternative to Pokemon. Pocketpair has released the full version of the game, though they advise players to uninstall mods before updating.
The Palworld 1.0 patch notes are monstrous: 72 new Pals, level cap of 85, rebalanced combat, a reworked story, world…
Pocketpair has released the massive 1.0 update for Palworld, marking its exit from early access. The update introduces 72 new Pals, raises the level cap to 85, rebalances combat, and overhauls the game's story with new areas and a revealed mystery surrounding the World Tree. The developer also confirmed that the game's price will not increase.
Once Human Sets August 25 Launch Date on PS5 and XBOX with New First-Person Perspective and Full Crossplay
Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25, featuring a new first-person perspective and full cross-play support. Pre-orders are now open, offering exclusive platform-specific reward packs. The free-to-play survival game set in a post-apocalyptic landscape will provide over 300 hours of gameplay from launch.
After years of Nintendo lawsuits and many millions of sales, Pokémon baiter Palworld is out in 1.0 today
The creature-collecting survival game Palworld, developed by Pocketpair, has officially launched its 1.0 version after a successful early access period. The game, which has sold 40 million copies, faced legal challenges from Nintendo over its similarities to Pokémon. Despite these issues and some adjustments to game mechanics, Palworld's success has led Pocketpair to explore publishing and develop a spin-off card game and a farming simulator.
Palworld 1.0 release time
Palworld's 1.0 update is scheduled to launch on July 10, 2026, with developer Pocketpair estimating a release around 12:30 p.m. JST. This significant update will transition the survival creature-collecting game out of Early Access, bringing numerous changes and improvements.
Playing Palworld 1.0 with mods can "cause issues," Pocketpair warns, so it's recommended you uninstall each one before updating the survival game
Developer Pocketpair has warned players that installing mods before updating Palworld to its 1.0 version may cause issues. The studio recommends temporarily removing all mods before updating and then reinstalling them one by one to ensure compatibility with the major system changes in the full release.
Palworld 1.0 patch notes are so large at over 10,000 words they almost didn't fit on Steam, but Pocketpair managed to fix them "without making any compromise"
Developer Pocketpair encountered an issue with Palworld's extensive 1.0 patch notes, which exceeded Steam's character limit due to their length of over 10,000 words. The team successfully resolved the problem without compromising the content, ensuring all changes will be communicated to players ahead of the July 10 release.
Palworld price won't increase as update 1.0 takes it out of early access, Pocketpair says it's "a small way of saying thank you" after unbelievable success
Pocketpair has announced that the price of Palworld will remain at $29.99 even after the upcoming 1.0 update takes the game out of early access. The studio cited the game's
Snabbkollen: Bästa piratspelet genom tiderna?
This article discusses the best pirate game of all time, presenting a poll with several popular titles including Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Sea of Thieves, and Sid Meier's Pirates!. Players are encouraged to vote and share their preferences in the comments, highlighting different playstyles within survival and pirate-themed games.
Subnautica 2 update finally lets players fight the fish, but you won't be able to kill them as Unknown Worlds sticks to a key principle of the survival game
Unknown Worlds has detailed the Early Access 1.1 update for Subnautica 2, introducing 'creature mitigation' that allows players to interact with and stun aggressive fauna using the Survival Multi-Tool and Sonic Resonator, rather than kill them. This update addresses player feedback while adhering to the developers' principle of not making it a 'killing game'.
Over 2 years since launch, Palworld hits 40 million players right before its 1.0 release, and now has over 8 million…
Pocketpair announced that Palworld has surpassed 40 million players across all platforms just before its 1.0 release on July 10. This milestone highlights the game's massive success since its Early Access launch over two years ago, with the survival game having previously reached 32 million players in February 2025. The developer thanked the community for their support, noting the game's significant growth and its impressive player count compared to historical Pokemon game sales.
You still can't kill fish in Subnautica 2, but starting tomorrow you'll at least be able to 'stun'…
Subnautica 2 is receiving a 1.1 update that introduces a stun system for aggressive creatures, allowing players to temporarily incapacitate them with the sonic resonator instead of killing them. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the change, which also includes improved creature flinches when hit with the survival multi-tool. This update aims to address player feedback regarding creature interactions and transitions from passive to aggressive states.
