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DayZ Cool Edition coming to Switch 2 in 2026
Bohemia Interactive announced that DayZ Cool Edition, an open-world multiplayer survival sandbox game, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The game is currently available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series.
Medieval survivalbox Bellwright locks down June 9 release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles
The medieval survival sandbox Bellwright will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on June 9th. The console versions will include all content added during its PC early access period, such as the Halmere Isles map and expanded systems. While the exact status regarding its exit from early access is unclear, the developer states players will experience the full game with over two years of content updates.
Renewable Energy Powers Solarpunk’s Sky-High Game Pass Adventure
Solarpunk, a sky-high crafting adventure focused on creativity and renewable energy, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, also arriving Day One on Game Pass. Developed by Cyberwave and Mi'pu'mi Games and published by rokaplay, the game encourages players to build a thriving paradise on floating islands using sustainable power sources and co-op multiplayer.
Nintendo Download: 4th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off!, with numerous other titles across different genres also launching this week. The update also features enhanced editions of existing games and various bundles.
Funcom is adding a singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening, and wow, the new features are definitely gonna bring me back to…
Funcom is introducing a dedicated singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening on September 22, addressing a highly requested feature. This mode will allow players to experience the game's story and build bases in the Deep Desert without weekly wipes, offering customizable difficulty settings and a simulated Landsraad endgame.
Neojac’s early access cowboy survivalbox Frontier Legends was hit with a wave of furious gamer reviews
Neojac's early access Wild West survival sandbox, Frontier Legends, has been met with a wave of negative reviews on Steam, with players citing issues like Unreal Engine asset flipping, potential AI art usage, and unplayable gameplay. The game saw a peak of only 144 players, which has since dropped to 20. Neojac has released a hotfix for several bugs and shared a development roadmap.
SoulMask Tribe Management in 2026: How the 1.0 AI Overhaul Changes the Late Game
The 1.0 update for SoulMask has significantly transformed late-game tribe management by overhauling its AI, shifting the game from a survival sandbox towards a leadership simulation. Key changes include the Training Ground for talent transfer and an improved Tribesmen Assignment system with a new Management Mode, allowing for more strategic optimization of the player's workforce. These updates, particularly impactful in Tribe Mode, aim to fulfill the game's core premise of leading and growing a living tribe with enhanced mechanical depth.
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.