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How To Heal In Windrose: All Healing Items Explained
This guide explains how to heal in the survival game Windrose, detailing various methods available to players. Early game healing options include crafting Bandages from Plant Fiber and Coarse Fabric, and finding Minor and Major Healing Potions in chests. Players can also fully restore HP by returning to their base, which also provides buffs. The game features a grave system for item retrieval upon death, and respawn points can be set at beds or tents.
Windrose Launches in Early Access – Co-Op Pirate Survival Game Already Climbing Steam Charts | Invision Game
The co-op pirate survival game Windrose has launched in Early Access on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Stove. Developed by Kraken Express, the game features survival mechanics, base building, souls-lite combat, and seamless transitions between land exploration and naval combat. It also includes co-op ship controls where players can share responsibilities on board.
How to get a ship in Windrose
This guide explains how to acquire a ship in the survival game Windrose. Players must complete three tutorial missions: 'How My Shore Adventure Began', 'I Need a Bigger Boat', and 'Rescuing the Crew' to obtain a Ketch. Further customization and ship upgrades are available through building stations and purchasing blueprints.
Don’t Starve Elsewhere is the sequel to the ‘uncompromising’ multiplayer survival game set in a fantasy world
Klei Entertainment has announced Don't Starve Elsewhere, the sequel to their multiplayer survival game Don't Starve Together. The new title will retain the series' signature uncompromising survival gameplay and blend of 2D and 3D visuals, but will be set in a dark gothic fantasy realm with new biomes and resources. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam.
Subnautica 2 base building - all changes explained
Subnautica 2 overhauls its base-building mechanics with a new procedural system that allows for more sculptural construction and customization. Players can now create bases seamlessly, paint them, and adjust lighting. The upcoming PC title will also feature multiplayer base building, though resource protection will be a concern.
This week in PC games: sci-fi shooter Pragmata, 2.5D platformer Replaced, and the most wishlisted game on Steam compete with illuminated manuscripts
This week in PC games features a variety of upcoming titles including the sci-fi shooter Pragmata and the 2.5D platformer Replaced. Other notable releases and demos include the survival game Oceaneers, the espionage RPG Moves of the Diamond Hand, and the pirate-themed Windrose. The article also highlights unique management games like Sintopia and Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts.
GTA and Red Dead in the crosshairs: hacker drama unfold... | TAG
Rockstar Games is reportedly facing a data breach with hackers claiming to hold sensitive Grand Theft Auto 6 information for ransom. Separately, the tribal survival game Soulmask has left early access with a free Egypt-themed DLC, and Magic: The Gathering is reintroducing a canceled Monster Hunter card. In other news, Karl Urban expressed interest in playing John Marston in a Red Dead Redemption film, Pete Hines departed Bethesda citing dissatisfaction post-Xbox acquisition, and the AI in the 25-year-old game Black & White is being recognized as a precursor to modern AI.
Terraforming survival game The Planet Crafter gets a beefy 2.0 update and a 50% discount: 'We wanted to take some…
The Planet Crafter, a terraforming survival game developed by Miju Games, has received a significant 2.0 update. This update includes visual enhancements, new craftable items, a jetpack for the rover, and dynamic evolution of terraformed moons. To celebrate, the game is available at a 50% discount on Steam until April 20.
Tribal survival game Soulmask leaves early access with a new Egypt-themed DLC that's free for the next month
The tribal survival game Soulmask has exited early access with a major update and a new Egypt-themed DLC called Shifting Sands. The DLC is free for all base game owners for the first month after launch. The 1.0 version introduces three distinct game modes: survival, tribe, and warrior, alongside new tribe development mechanics and an improved onboarding system.
Betawatch: EverQuest Legends sets beta, Lord of Mysteries sets expectations
Several MMORPGs are entering or continuing beta testing phases, including EverQuest Legends which begins a strictly NDA-based closed beta on April 24th. Lord of Mysteries, an adaptation of Chinese novels, and Crystalfall, an 'Exile-like' MMOARPG, are also highlighted. Windrose, a pirate survival game, is set to enter early access on April 14th.
Co-Op Pirate Survival Game Windrose Swings Into Early Access Next Week | Console Creatures
The co-op pirate survival game Windrose, formerly known as Crosswinds, will launch into Early Access on PC on April 14 for $42 CDN. Developed by Windrose Crew, the game features procedurally generated seas, PvE and PvP content, and activities like farming and crafting. Over 1.5 million players have wishlisted the game, with its demo attracting over 850,000 participants during Steam Next Fest.
Final Fantasy? GTA? Nope, It's Pokemon Bugging Out on S... | TAG
Several gaming news items are covered, including a bug in Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch that requires undocking the system for proper resolution, the anime movie ChaO's unique take on The Little Mermaid, and Framework's concerns about the future of personal computing. Other topics include Marathon's high development budget, the possibility of Link speaking in the Legend of Zelda movie, and discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6's potential delay and pricing. Additionally, Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, a guide for Pokemon Champions' Pokédex is available, and reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming expansion hints are discussed. Finally, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a confirmed summer release date, and Rust 2 is confirmed to not be in development.
Soulmask Released
The mask-based survival game Soulmask has officially launched out of Early Access for PC and consoles. The Windows version is available on the Epic Games Store and Steam, featuring a 10% launch discount.
Massive survival game Soulmask hits 1.0, and you can grab its Ancient Egypt expansion for free if you're fast
The survival game Soulmask has officially launched its 1.0 version after 21 months in Early Access, featuring over 1,800 improvements. Alongside the full release, Campfire Studio has launched the Shifting Sands DLC, inspired by Ancient Egypt, which is being offered for free to all players who purchase the base game within the first month. The update also introduces new playstyles, an overhauled onboarding experience, and an upgraded tribe management system.
No Man's Sky Xeno Arena update feels like "a really great and simplified Pokemon clone," fans say, and is basically "a whole new game" to play within the survival gem
The recent Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky has been met with positive reception from players, who describe the new creature-battling system as a simplified Pokemon clone and a significant addition to the game. This update encourages exploration for new fauna and provides a new purpose for companions, making it feel like a substantial new experience within the existing survival framework.
Dune: Awakening is ditching PvP as a mandatory endgame experience, as over 80% of lifetime players didn't engage with it at all
Funcom is removing mandatory Player versus Player (PvP) zones from Dune: Awakening's endgame, with over 80% of lifetime players not engaging with the feature. An alternative instance of the Deep Desert map will be available with PvP disabled, while a separate instance will retain PvP with increased resource rewards. Private server hosting is also coming soon, offering customizable options.
Solarpunk has got a release date, coming June 8th
Cyberwave has announced that its survival and building game, Solarpunk, will be released on June 8th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The developer shared that the game's development was a passion project for the small team, facing delays but ultimately leading to a meaningful launch. Solarpunk features players building and automating environments on floating islands using renewable energy sources.
Survival Game Soulmask Launches 1.0 Today, Bringing Major Improvements and Free Egyptian DLC Shifting Sands for One Month
Qooland Games has officially launched Soulmask 1.0 on Steam and the Epic Games Store, exiting early access with significant improvements and new features. Alongside the 1.0 release, the free Egyptian-themed DLC, Shifting Sands, is available for one month as a thank-you to early players. The DLC doubles the game's world size with a new map and introduces unique pyramid airship bases with aerial combat.
Rust 2? "Nope," Dev Says After Weird Steam Page Goes Up
Facepunch Studios has denied any involvement with a "Rust 2" Steam page that recently appeared, with studio head Garry Newman stating they are not making a sequel. The page has been flagged as suspicious by SteamDB, and another Facepunch developer confirmed it is fake. Newman previously commented on a potential "Rust 2" not using the Unity engine, and the studio also recently made headlines regarding the potential purchase of New World.
Another Don't Starve game is on the way
Klei Entertainment has announced Don't Starve Elsewhere, a new entry in the survival series that introduces three-dimensional terrain for the first time. The game will build upon mechanics and features from previous titles and DLC, including multiplayer support and dynamic weather. While no release date has been announced, it is expected to launch in early access on PC.