Survival Sandbox
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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.
Windrose’s initial early access saw positive player response and over 69K Steam concurrency
The piratical survival sandbox game Windrose, developed by Windrose Crew (now Kraken Express), has seen a strong initial launch in early access on PC. The game achieved a peak concurrency of over 69,000 players on Steam and received "very positive" user reviews praising its visuals and naval combat, despite some players reporting server and connection issues due to the high player count. The developers are focused on a 1.0 launch before considering console releases.
Enshrouded details major changes to its skill tree and gear systems arriving in Update 8
The survival sandbox game Enshrouded is set to receive significant changes in Update 8, focusing on its skill tree and gear systems. The skill tree has been rebuilt with new nodes, adjusted positions, and a focus on quicker unlocks. Gear updates include the return of perks, new class-specific benefits, and an upgrade system for armor and shields, with rarity determining perk and upgrade slots. Skill points will be reset upon the update's release.
Temtem Pioneers confirms it will add new critters, starting off with a flower cow
Crema Games has announced that its upcoming survival sandbox game, Temtem Pioneers, will feature new creatures, including a flower cow-like Temtem named Bellora. This comes after the studio previously stated new creatures would not be added to the original Temtem MMORPG due to player numbers. Temtem Pioneers has surpassed $230K in Kickstarter funding, with a crystal biome unlocked and fossil Tems as the next stretch goal.
Multiplayer piratical survivalbox Windrose officially begins its early access voyage
The multiplayer pirate survival sandbox game Windrose has officially launched into early access. Developed by Kraken Express, the game focuses on PvE gameplay where players live as pirates during the Age of Sail, surviving, exploring, and fighting on land and sea. The developers project a full 1.0 release in two to three years.
Enshrouded provides a first look at new weapon skills, attack animation tweaks, and other combat changes
Keen Games has detailed upcoming combat changes for their early access title Enshrouded in a new video digest. Update 8: Forging the Path will introduce heavy attacks for all weapons, new weapon-specific skills, and improvements to attack animations, dodgerolls, and enemy AI. These changes aim to enhance the combat experience and make stealth more viable.
Co-op builder sandbox StarRupture expands early access with a bigger map, wildlife, and ziplines
Creepy Jar's co-op survival sandbox game StarRupture has received its first major early access update. The update introduces a larger map, new zones, resources, ziplines, development stations, new buildings, wildlife, and crafting pipelines. The game is currently available on Steam for PC and is expected to remain in early access until next year.
Temtem Pioneers is a co-op survival sandbox set in the Temtem MMO’s universe
Crema Games has officially announced Temtem Pioneers, a single-player and co-op survival sandbox set in the Temtem MMO's universe. The game, previously codenamed Project Downbelow, focuses on resource gathering, crafting, and base building, with over 200 Temtem to find and capture. The crowdfunding campaign for Temtem Pioneers has already surpassed its initial €90K goal.
Pocketpair-pubbed multiplayer pirate survivalbox Windrose enters early access April 14
The multiplayer pirate survival game Windrose, published by Pocketpair, will launch its early access version on April 14 for $29.99. Developed by Crosswind Crew, the game is expected to remain in early access for 1.5 to 2.5 years, with the full release planned to include significantly more content. The early access version features three biomes, procedural islands, naval combat, building systems, and a main story estimated to take 50-70 hours.
21 Best Switch 2 Games Under $25
This guide highlights the best Nintendo Switch 2 games available for under $25, focusing on value and quality rather than the absolute cheapest options. The list includes titles like BALL x PIT, BOKURA: planet, Cast n Chill, Core Keeper, DAVE THE DIVER, Deltarune, Fast Fusion, Hollow Knight, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and KUUKIYOMI 4: Consider It, with prices and brief descriptions for each.
Multiplayer PvE survivalbox ICARUS makes its official console launch
The multiplayer survival sandbox game ICARUS has officially launched on consoles as ICARUS: Console Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox. This edition includes the base game and the New Frontiers expansion, offering over 128 square kilometers of explorable content for up to four players. The console version is available in standard and ultimate editions, with the latter including additional region content and cosmetics.
Airship survivalbox Echoes of Elysium heralds a ‘major player reception turnaround’ after 20+ patches
Loric Games has seen a significant turnaround in player reception for their airship survival sandbox, Echoes of Elysium, moving from 'mixed' to 'mostly positive' reviews on Steam after over 20 patches. The studio credits their commitment to listening to feedback and implementing improvements for the shift. The game is currently part of the Steam Spring Sale with a 20% discount.
RuneScape Dragonwilds sets Dowdun Reach – and dedicated servers – for March 31
Jagex announced that the RuneScape Dragonwilds update, featuring the new area Dowdun Reach, will be released on March 31st. This update emphasizes exploration and combat within a densely packed fortress environment, with dedicated servers included, though fishing content has been delayed to April.
The skybound RPG sandbox, ‘Everwind’, is now available via Steam EA
Everwind, an RPG and Sandbox Survival game, is now available in Early Access on Steam for PC. Players can build bases on flying island-ships, gather resources, craft, and fight while exploring the mysteries of the world above the clouds.
