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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.
Subnautica 2 dev apologises for telling combat-seeking players to "go play Sons of the Forest or something"
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has apologized for a previous dismissive comment regarding player requests for more combat options. The studio clarified that while combat is not the focus, they are working on improving creature behavior and player mitigation tools to make encounters feel fairer. The game has seen significant success in Early Access, despite a past legal dispute with former co-publisher Krafton.
Subnautica 2 devs aren't "judging players who want combat," but it isn't happening: "Subnautica has always been built around vulnerability"
Unknown Worlds has confirmed that Subnautica 2 will not feature combat, emphasizing the game's core design around vulnerability and exploration. While acknowledging player requests for combat options, the developer plans to improve creature behavior and player mitigation tools rather than introduce weapons. These changes will be implemented through a series of upcoming patches.
Every Subnautica 2 leviathan and where to find them
This guide details the leviathan-class creatures and other deadly fauna present in the early access version of Subnautica 2. It describes the Collector Leviathan and Shiver Leviathan, along with other dangerous creatures like the Deepwing Brooder and Great Jaw, and provides tips for survival and navigation within the game's current map boundaries.
Where to find Subnautica 2 Troilite
This guide details how to find Troilite in Subnautica 2, a key crafting ingredient for items like the Photovoltaic Charger. Troilite is primarily located in a metal farm below the Alien Power Plant, approximately 450 meters beneath the surface. Players should be aware of dangerous predators like the Epicurean and Electric Geordies in this area.
Dune: Awakening - The Water Wars Released
Funcom has released The Water Wars, the latest DLC for the open-world survival game Dune: Awakening. This content marks the final addition for the game's Season Pass.
More Subnautica 2 devs weigh in on the survival game's first big discourse since launching into Steam Early Access: "The conversation around the ways fish die isn't over"
Unknown Worlds developers are discussing the lack of combat options in Subnautica 2, acknowledging community feedback. While players cannot kill creatures, the team is exploring more robust deterrence tools and the possibility of allowing players to kill smaller fish. The developers are committed to offering mitigation options rather than direct combat, aiming to align with the game's vision.
This Subnautica 2 mod lets you kill all the fish you want
A new mod for Subnautica 2 allows players to kill hostile sea creatures using in-game tools like the survival multitool and sonic resonator. While the developers seem to prefer a non-combat approach, the mod enables players to eliminate creatures like Nibbler Mangos and Hammerheads, though harvested resources are lost upon their death.
