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Subnautica 2’s roaring success ensures that Krafton will deffo pay Unknown Worlds that $250M
Subnautica 2 has achieved significant success, selling over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours, which confirms publisher Krafton will pay Unknown Worlds' former shareholders up to $250 million. This resolves a legal dispute where Krafton had delayed the game and fired Unknown Worlds' leadership, allegedly to avoid the payout. Krafton's controversial business practices, including a DMCA claim against media outlets, are also highlighted.
Everwind’s “The First Ascent” Update Expands Combat, Exploration, and Core Systems
Bohemia Interactive and Enjoy Studio have released "The First Ascent," the first major content update for their survival sandbox game Everwind. The update introduces new enemies, gear, combat systems, world generation improvements, and quality-of-life features. Everwind is currently available in Early Access on Steam.
Ultra-hard survival sandbox Kenshi passes 3 million copies sold, teases fans with 'Kenshi 2 When?' website
Developer Lo-Fi Games announced that its ultra-hard survival sandbox Kenshi has sold over 3 million copies. The studio also launched a dedicated website, kenshi2when.com, to tease fans about the development of Kenshi 2, though a release window remains unconfirmed.
Neojac’s Old West survivalbox Frontier Legends will ride into early access May 29
Neojac Entertainment announced that its Old West survival-crafting game, Frontier Legends, will launch into Early Access for PC via Steam on May 29, 2026. The game features survival, crafting, exploration, and settlement-building mechanics in an open-world setting.
Snail Games partners with three Polish studios to support emerging regional talent
Snail Games and its indie imprint Wandering Wizard are partnering with three Polish development studios: Above The Desk, Donkey Crew, and Frozen Way Games. This initiative aims to support emerging regional talent by publishing their titles, including Bellwright, Above The Snow, and Honeycomb: The World Beyond. The games span various genres like medieval survival RPG, alpine resort tycoon, and alien life-form exploration.
Subnautica 2 shares its early access roadmap as players pick apart ‘predatory’ terms of service
Subnautica 2's early access launch is facing player backlash due to controversial terms of service, including a low maximum liability payment and the ability for Krafton to terminate access at any time. Meanwhile, developer Unknown Worlds has released a roadmap for upcoming updates, detailing plans for quality-of-life improvements, co-op features, new content, and story elements.
Space colony building sim Space Haven 1.0 is finally here
Space Haven, a colony building simulation game developed by Bugbyte Ltd., has officially launched its 1.0 version after several years in Early Access. Inspired by titles like RimWorld and series such as Battlestar Galactica, the game offers deep colony management, spaceship construction, and crew simulation. The 1.0 release provides a complete survival sandbox experience, featuring ship-to-ship combat and away missions, with procedurally generated elements ensuring replayability.
‘It’s time for a blood transfusion’: Vampire survivalbox V Rising is free-to-play this weekend
Stunlock Studios announced that the vampire survival sandbox V Rising will be free-to-play from May 14th to May 18th, allowing players to experience the full game. A sale is also available, with the base game at 55% off and DLC at 20% off. The developers have confirmed they have moved on to a new game in the same world but will continue to provide minor updates for V Rising.
Space Haven Launches Full V1.0 Release After 10-Year Development Journey | Invision Game Community
Indie developer Bugbyte Ltd has launched the full Version 1.0 release of Space Haven after a decade of development. The spaceship colony simulation, available on PC via Steam, has surpassed 700,000 sales during its Early Access period. A limited-time 40% launch discount is available for the game.
Subnautica 2 confirms playable but ‘incomplete development versions’ leaked online
Developer Unknown Worlds has confirmed that unofficial, incomplete development builds of Subnautica 2 have leaked online. These leaked versions do not represent the final game's content or gameplay experience. The survival sandbox title is scheduled to enter early access soon.
Co-op survivalbox Temtem Pioneers finishes its successful Kickstarter campaign with over $620K raised
Crema Games' multiplayer survival sandbox Temtem Pioneers successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising over $621,000 from 7,200 backers. The campaign met its final stretch goal, which includes a PvP playground and confirmed modding support. The studio plans to open late pledges soon.
The Stream Team: Dinking around Dinkum
Massively OP's MJ will be streaming Dinkum on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The stream will focus on her progress in building an outback paradise within the survival sandbox game, highlighting how activities like catching butterflies, fishing, and interacting with NPCs contribute to her base development. The full stream will be available later on the OPTV channel on Twitch.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is officially live for Steam gamers today with an engine upgrade and boosted graphics
Funcom, in partnership with Inflexion Games, has released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade for Steam players featuring an engine overhaul to Unreal Engine 5, boosted graphics, and a revitalized UI. This significant update, launching just before the game's 8th anniversary, unifies the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah into a single experience. The enhancements are exclusive to Steam and will not be available on consoles.
Mithrall is a survival sandbox MMO set in a dwarven realm of ‘war, trade, and ancient power’
Mithrall is an upcoming massive sandbox survival MMO set in a dwarven realm, developed by Anklebreaker Studio. The game will feature large-scale battles, territory conquest, player customization, and both PvE and PvP content for up to 15,000 players. A Steam page is available for wishlisting, with an upcoming playtest planned.
Stormlight Archive-inspired co-op survival sandbox Stormforge plots a 2026 early access – new trailer ahoy
Roboto Games has announced that their cooperative survival sandbox game, Stormforge, inspired by the Stormlight Archive, will launch into Early Access later this year. The game supports up to 8 players and features a world overrun by magical storms that introduce unique dangers and resources. The developers also confirmed deep support for modding and custom servers.
Survival sandbox Aska’s Hearth & Honey update is all about beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees
The survival sandbox game Aska has received a new update focused on beekeeping. This update introduces a new research and upgrade line centered around beekeeping, harvesting honey, and brewing mead. New structures and technologies have been added to utilize the new honey resource.
Temtem Pioneers details multiplayer, biomes, and Fossil Tems as crowdfunding surpasses $330K
Crema Games' upcoming multiplayer survival sandbox, Temtem Pioneers, has surpassed $330,000 in crowdfunding. The game will feature Fossil Tems that players must piece together, unlocking new dungeons. The developer also detailed multiplayer functionality for up to six players on a server and showcased various biomes, including a crystal biome.
Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Survivalists and Age of Mythology: Retold
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles including MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members until April 26. Age of Mythology: Retold is available for all Xbox players during the same period. Players can download and play these games and purchase them at a limited-time discount to keep progress and achievements.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Untold Games Reveals City 20 Roadmap & Launches Limited-Time Daily Deal
Developer Untold Games has unveiled the roadmap for their post-apocalyptic survival sandbox, City 20, following the recent Bunker Update. The roadmap details upcoming features including Architect Mode, lore expansion, a new progression system, combat evolution, seasons, and the completion of the main narrative for the 1.0 launch. Additionally, City 20 is currently available at a 25% discount on Steam as part of a limited-time Daily Deal.
