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Subnautica 2 update makes the survival game a bit less chaotic with creature changes – but no, Unknown Worlds…
Unknown Worlds has released the third update for Subnautica 2, focusing on modifying creature behavior to make encounters fairer and less chaotic. The update also addresses various DLSS issues, improves Frame Generation availability, and fixes other bugs for a smoother player experience.
Subnautica 2 update kicks off creature tweaks by making Marrowbreaches and Nibblers more dangerous, but easier to outfox
Unknown Worlds has released a hotfix for Subnautica 2, its third since early access, introducing changes to creature behavior. Marrowbreaches and Nibblers are now more damaging but easier to avoid due to adjusted attack patterns and perception ranges. Hammerheads have also been made less aggressive towards players' vehicles and more responsive to distractions.
Subnautica 2 Dev Addresses 'Misunderstanding' Around Decision Not to Let Players Kill Predators
Subnautica 2 design lead Anthony Gallegos addressed player concerns regarding the decision to disallow killing predators in the upcoming underwater survival game. Gallegos clarified the developers' intent behind this design choice, aiming to resolve misunderstandings about the game's direction.
Cast n Chill developer reveals Wild n Chill, a cozy wilderness survival game
Cast n Chill developer Wombat Brawler has revealed Wild n Chill, a cozy wilderness survival game featuring pixel art graphics and online co-op for up to four players. Players will need to manage food, water, and energy while surviving the elements, crafting shelters, and exploring diverse regions. The game is expected to be popular, building on the success of the developer's previous title.
Respawn Monday #001: Abiotic Factor, Marathon Runs, and the Outward 2 Beta — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses recent gaming experiences, including the survival game Abiotic Factor on PC Game Pass, its retro visuals, and engaging crafting mechanics. They also detail playing the extraction shooter Marathon with new friends, preparing for Season 2's wipe, and covering the Outward 2 beta, noting its deliberate difficulty and lack of handholding.
Ark Survival Ascended is about to unleash the kraken
Ark: Survival Ascended is releasing two new content pieces on June 25: Genesis Ascended Part One, a free adaptation of Ark: Survival Evolved's fourth DLC, and Tides of Fortune, a paid expansion introducing naval combat and a new pirate adventure. Both updates will feature the Palaeoctopus, a colossal kraken-like creature, and the Tidepup companion.
Cold Response – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cold Response is a 100-player persistent survival game set in Sweden, featuring realistic ballistics, permanent death, and unforgiving PvPvE combat. Players must manage physical inventory, perform manual wound treatment, and scavenge across diverse biomes. The game supports open-source modding via Unreal Engine 5 and includes a player-driven economy and territory claiming system. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Under a Rock Reveals Creature Taming and Companions in New Gameplay Demo and Dev Blog
Nordic Trolls has detailed the creature taming and companion systems for their upcoming survival game, Under a Rock. The new gameplay trailer and dev blog showcase how players can tame wild creatures for resources and raise companions from eggs for combat and traversal. The game is available to wishlist on PC via Steam.
No Man's Sky gets yet another free update, as The Swarm adds a bit of Helldivers 2 flair to the survival game with its "biggest and most epic space battles to date"
Hello Games has released 'The Swarm,' a new free update for No Man's Sky, introducing large-scale space battles and a faction-based community effort to destroy the 'Hive of Glass.' The update adds new rewards, including armor and a rifle, and aims to provide an epic experience reminiscent of Helldivers 2. The developer also noted that updates take longer on platforms like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck due to memory constraints.
The sequel to one of my favorite survival games doesn't just respawn you back at home when you die: that'd be…
Outward 2, the sequel to the challenging survival RPG, features a unique death mechanic where players don't simply respawn at home but wake up in an unknown location with potential injuries. The preview highlights the game's unforgiving nature, lack of quest markers, and the importance of careful preparation and strategic combat, contrasting it with typical survival game mechanics.
After 8 years, Subnautica beats its all-time Steam player peak with over 50,000 fans dipping their toes back into…
Subnautica has surpassed its all-time Steam player peak, reaching over 51,000 concurrent users, eight years after its initial release. This surge in popularity is attributed to the recent launch of its sequel, Subnautica 2, and a discounted bundle offer. Subnautica 2 itself has achieved significant success, selling two million copies in its first 12 hours.
No Man's Sky lead is once again emoji posting, leaving fans wondering what bees might mean for the survival…
Sean Murray, lead at Hello Games, has sparked community speculation with a series of cryptic bee emojis posted on social media. Fans are theorizing these emojis could hint at upcoming updates for the survival game No Man's Sky, potentially involving new base-building mechanics or colony-themed features. Some also wonder if the teasers might relate to the unreleased game Light No Fire.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for June, with an Xbox title headlining
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for June, featuring Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 24 is also included until June 16th. Grounded, originally an Xbox and PC title, is highlighted as an Xbox-owned game headlining the lineup.
Survive the Backrooms Codes (May 2026)
This article provides a list of active codes for the Roblox survival game Survive the Backrooms, which can be redeemed for Emeralds to purchase in-game items like classes. It also explains how to redeem codes and where to find new ones, noting that codes can expire and are case-sensitive.
Subnautica 2 hotfix makes silver more common early on and stops Hammerheads from following players all the way home
Unknown Worlds has released a second hotfix for Subnautica 2, making silver and Troilite resources more common in early and late game regions, respectively. The update also adjusts Hammerhead behavior to prevent them from excessively following players' Tadpole vehicles, even back to their bases. Additionally, revisions have been made to the game's Terms of Service, with further changes addressing creature balance and graphics performance planned.
It’s 2026 and Dune Awakening is trying to convince everyone that it’s not an MMORPG again
Funcom's Joel Bylos continues to debate whether Dune Awakening should be classified as an MMORPG, suggesting the term was initially used for convenience. This stance contradicts previous descriptions and discussions, including comparisons to Star Wars Galaxies, and is met with skepticism by players familiar with the genre's history and diverse progression systems beyond questing.
Subnautica 2 could become a chilling horror game, if only it would shut up
Subnautica 2 has the potential to be a brilliant horror and survival game, but its narrative structure, heavily reliant on audio logs and AI companions, undermines the sense of isolation and discovery. While the game excels in environmental storytelling and atmosphere, the constant exposition from audio logs and the AI 'NoA' prevents players from truly experiencing the mystery and tension. Unknown Worlds' over-reliance on explicit narrative delivery hinders the game's ability to let players piece things together on their own terms.
Dune: Awakening is "not an MMO" anymore, says the game's director, but it's still "quite complicated" compared to other survival games
Dune: Awakening's game director Joel Bylos has stated that the game is no longer considered an MMO, despite its online multiplayer features and large connected world. He described the game as a complex survival experience that is distinct from traditional MMOs like World of Warcraft. The game is currently in early access on PC with console releases planned for later this year.
Subnautica 2 sells over 4 million copies in under 1 week, and Unknown Worlds "incredibly grateful" for the…
Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million copies sold within its first week of early access, with concurrent players on Steam peaking at over 467,000. Unknown Worlds Entertainment expressed gratitude for the player response, noting that the game also launched on Xbox Game Pass. The aquatic survival sequel has surpassed the success of its predecessor in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Subnautica 2 tops 4 million sales 1 week after the launch
Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million sales within its first week of Early Access launch, generating an estimated $100 million in revenue. The game saw significant player numbers on PC via Steam and also performed well on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, with concurrent players exceeding 650,000 across all platforms. Players have praised the sequel's co-op features and survival mechanics.
