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Rust's Common Ground update lets you set up clans, a shop, or kick back in your apartment
The 'Common Ground' update for Rust introduces a new Clan system, rentable apartments at the Apartment Complex monument, and player-run shops. The update also includes progression changes for Softcore mode, such as adjusted raid times and resource multipliers, alongside updated player animations and new base wallpapers.
Windrose’s first major update is taking players to the Ashlands – we just don’t know when
Developer Kraken Express has outlined the first major content update for its early access pirate game, Windrose, which will introduce a new biome called the Ashlands. This update aims to significantly expand the game's story and side quests, adding new islands, enemies, items, resources, recipes, and a major boss encounter. While a release window has not been announced, the Ashlands update will also focus on enhancing naval gameplay with new ship classes and improved AI, alongside base building expansions and increased faction activity.
What Dune: Awakening brings to PlayStation 5 Sept 22
Dune: Awakening, an open-world survival game set on Arrakis, is launching on PlayStation 5 on September 22. The game, already available on PC, will feature a new single-player mode and optimizations for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, including 60fps performance modes. Physical editions will be released in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, and Japan.
Valheim 1.0 won’t update the survival game’s sparse oceans, reveal devs Iron Gate, who add it’s "too soon to say" how long post-release updates will continue
Iron Gate has announced that Valheim's 1.0 release in September will introduce the Deep North biome but will not include updates to the game's oceans. The developers also stated that it is too early to determine the extent of post-release content updates, though bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements will continue. The game's price will increase to $29.99 with the 1.0 launch.
Quiz – Naken och sårbar
This article presents a quiz focused on survival games, where players are challenged to test their knowledge of titles that emphasize starting with nothing and building from scratch. It highlights games where players are cast into hostile environments, requiring patience, planning, and desperation to survive.
Witchspire Early Access Review – Magical survival and creature catching, but some co-op flaws
Witchspire is a magical survival game that streamlines common tasks through spellcasting and offers creature companions that can be leveled up and provide base support. Despite its early access status, the game is visually impressive and provides a fun single-player experience, though co-op has some notable flaws regarding character and loot ownership. The game also features engaging exploration mechanics like broom flying and teleport dashes.
Windrose might get wind
Developer Kraken Express is considering adding a wind system to its pirate survival game, Windrose, in a future update. This potential change comes after player feedback, though the studio emphasizes that the system will be designed to remain fun and simple, avoiding overly hardcore simulation aspects. The update will also introduce a new biome called the Ashlands, new ship classes, and improved NPC ship behavior.
'There’s something we’ve been dying to tell you': The best city builder of 2023 is getting a…
Eremite Games, the developer of the 2023 city builder Against the Storm, has announced a new survival game set in the same universe. The studio shared a brief in-engine clip suggesting potential co-op gameplay, though emphasized the project is in its very early stages and subject to change. The team also confirmed they are not currently working on a direct sequel to Against the Storm.
Publisher Krafton finally agrees to pay bonuses to every Subnautica 2 staffer as Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill leaves again
Publisher Krafton has agreed to pay promised bonuses to all staffers at developer Unknown Worlds for Subnautica 2, following a legal dispute and the game's success. Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill is departing the company again, stating that new leadership is best for the studio's future. The agreement ensures all employees will receive payouts, with further incentives tied to the game's ongoing updates.
Snabbkollen: Bygga bas eller utforska?
This article discusses two primary playstyles in survival games: focusing on building an impressive base with efficient production, or prioritizing exploration to find rare resources and discover new locations. Players are encouraged to vote on their preferred style and share their thoughts in the comments.
"Keeping this under wraps has been torture": Against the Storm 2 could happen, but first, Eremite are making a survival game set in the city-builder's festering world
Eremite Games, the developers of the roguelite city-builder Against The Storm, have announced a new survival game set in the same universe. The project is in its earliest stages, with the team experimenting with survival mechanics and co-op multiplayer. While a sequel to Against The Storm is still a possibility, the studio is currently focused on exploring new facets of the game's world through this survival genre experiment.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of July 2026
July 2026 is set to feature a mix of new releases and remakes across multiple platforms, including the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced and the debut of Halo on PlayStation 5. Nintendo will also release Rhythm Paradise Groove and Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2, alongside an upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
In your face Nintendo – Palworld’s huge free 1.0 update lands just before Pokémon Pokopia’s paid DLC
Pocketpair's monster-taming survival game Palworld is set to leave Early Access and launch version 1.0 on July 10, featuring new Pals, regions, and a revamped story. This major free update arrives shortly before the paid DLC for Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia in August, intensifying comparisons between the two titles. Despite a past patent infringement lawsuit, both games are releasing significant content updates close to each other.
Palworld lead says there's no "bad blood" between rival survival games like Valheim and Rust: "We all get along really well because we all have something in common!"
Pocketpair's John Buckley stated that there is no rivalry between survival game developers, emphasizing that they all share a common passion for the genre. This sentiment is highlighted by the "Super Survival Summer" bundle on Steam, featuring Palworld, Valheim, Rust, and other titles at a discounted price. Buckley also shared his personal involvement in curating the bundle as a side project.
Death Run – Round 1 Turns Survival Into Prime-Time Entertainment
EpiXR Games has released Death Run – Round 1 on Xbox Series X|S. This new sci-fi platformer shifts away from the studio's usual relaxing titles, offering a fast-paced, unforgiving experience where players must navigate deadly obstacle courses without checkpoints. Inspired by survival dramas, the game challenges players with precise movement and quick reflexes.
Palworld 1.0 sounds massive as lead teases "27 pdf pages" of patch notes coming to Pocketpair's early…
Pocketpair's Palworld is set to leave early access on July 10, 2024, with its 1.0 update promising a massive amount of new content, including over 27 pages of patch notes. The update will introduce new areas, Pals, and narrative elements, with the developer recommending players start a fresh save file due to the extensive changes. Palworld 1.0 will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Enshrouded 1.0 Release Date Revealed
Keen Games has announced that Enshrouded will officially launch its 1.0 version on October 15th, 2026, for PlayStation 5. The Xbox Series X|S version has been delayed to Spring 2027 due to the complexity of bringing its advanced systems to multiple consoles simultaneously. The game has been in early access for three years and will continue development post-launch.
Why These Two Very Different Games Are Getting Rave Reviews And Attention Right Now
Mixtape and Subnautica 2 are receiving significant attention and positive reviews for their distinct approaches to gaming. Mixtape, from Beethoven & Dinosaur, offers a narrative-driven indie experience focused on music and memory, while Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 expands the survival and exploration formula in its Game Preview phase. Both titles are available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate across Xbox Series X|S and PC, highlighting the current diversity in the gaming landscape.
"Launching on PS5 effectively makes this our second launch": Obsidian legend Chris Parker talks Grounded 2 and…
Grounded 2 is set to receive its largest content update, 'Into the Abyss,' on August 11, which will also mark its launch on PlayStation 5. Game director Chris Parker highlighted the significance of the PS5 release as a 'second launch' for the survival game, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos Montreal. The update will introduce new biomes, a new buggy, and swimming mechanics, alongside ongoing community feedback integration.
MonCraft 199X is a creature collecting survival game where the Y2K apocalypse actually happened
MonCraft 199X is a creature collecting survival game inspired by the Y2K apocalypse, featuring pixel art reminiscent of early Game Boy Pokemon titles. Players will craft, battle with their collected creatures, explore dungeons, and uncover the story behind the "Y2Katastrophe" that replaced all animals with "mons." The game is set to launch in early access on PC via Steam, with a specific release date yet to be announced.
