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"This is the most reasonable and wise thing to do": survival shooter Road to Vostok's dev plans to recharge a bit before tackling fixes and larger updates
Road to Vostok's solo developer, Antti Leinonen, plans to take a week to recover before addressing player feedback and implementing fixes. He aims to avoid making mistakes due to exhaustion and will then focus on a second build, codenamed Nomads, planned for Q3, which will include an AI overhaul, new map, shelter, and a trader.
Metro 2039 announced
Deep Silver and 4A Games have announced Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic survival shooter series. A full reveal is scheduled for April 16th during an Xbox First Look showcase. This marks the fourth main entry in the franchise based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels.
'Single-player Tarkov' Road to Vostok's solo dev admits its huge popularity is "running away from me," but he has a plan
Road to Vostok, a solo-developed survival shooter, has achieved significant success with approximately 140,000 copies sold and over 25,000 daily active users. Developer Antti Leinonen admits the popularity is overwhelming but has a plan to manage the influx of player feedback and development tasks, including hiring additional help.
UnderMine 2 Duskfall Update Launching May 1
The UnderMine 2 Duskfall Update, version 0.7, is set to launch on May 1, introducing the Duskfall location, Thimble Ticket market, a new "The Grim Crucible" difficulty, and a boss fight against Bul & Gogi. Several other games are also featured with upcoming releases and playtests, including Obey the Insect God, Shift at Midnight, Philosophie du Soi, SpaceCraft, and Frostrail.
Survival shooter Road to Vostok 'secured the entire production budget for this game for years and years to come' within 24 hours of its Steam early access launch
The hardcore survival shooter Road to Vostok has achieved significant financial success within 24 hours of its Steam early access launch, securing its entire production budget for years to come. Developer Antti Leinonen reported that the game is performing exceptionally well on Steam's sales charts and has received a 'Very Positive' user rating. Future updates will include AI improvements, a quest system, and new maps, with the full game expected in two to four years.
Avant-Garde Jazz Project PAON’s Philosophie du Soi EP Launching April 19
Avant-garde jazz project PAON, featuring vocalist Pernelle and producer Lemm, will release their debut EP "Philosophie du Soi" on April 19 via Scarlet Moon Records. The EP blends jazz, experimental music, and cinematic storytelling, drawing inspiration from theater, video games, and soundtracks like FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for SpaceCraft, Frostrail, Town of Zoz, Asterfel, OneState, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.
Brutal Co-Op Survival FPS Frostrail Steam Playtest Beginning April 16
FakeFish and Shiro Unlimited's co-op survival FPS Frostrail will have a Steam Playtest from April 16th to April 27th. Players will explore a frozen wasteland, craft weapons, and engage in intense combat from their train base. Lead Designer Ez Jämsen highlighted the game's tense survival loop and hostile world.
Engagement Ring
The survival shooter Road to Vostok has achieved a strong launch on Steam, securing enough funding to cover its production budget for several years. This financial success indicates significant player interest in the game.
Road to Vostok's hot start on Steam has "secured the entire production budget" the Finnish survival shooter needs for "years to come", dev says
Road to Vostok, a solo-developed survival shooter, has achieved a highly successful early access launch on Steam, with its developer Antti Leionen stating that the initial sales have secured the game's production budget for years to come. The game is currently a top seller in multiple countries, including Finland, and has received positive player ratings. Leionen plans for approximately 2-4 years of early access development, with future updates including more maps, traders, tasks, weapons, and complex features like mod support.
Steam charts rocked by Road to Vostok, a "single player Tarkov" FPS by a solo ex-military dev who says "the past 24 hours have been absolutely insane"
Road to Vostok, a single-player survival shooter described as a "Tarkov-like" experience, has achieved significant success on Steam's Early Access launch. Developed by solo dev Antti Leionen of Road to Vostok Ltd., the game quickly climbed the global top seller charts, recouping its production budget and securing funding for years of development. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic region on the border between Finland and Russia and is expected to remain in Early Access for 2-4 years.
Road to Vostok Early Access
Road to Vostok, a single-player survival FPS, has launched its Early Access phase on PC via Steam. This marks a significant step towards the game's full release, with the Early Access period now officially underway.
Road to Vostok is the single-player Tarkov fans have been waiting for
Road to Vostok, a single-player extraction shooter inspired by Escape From Tarkov and S.T.A.L.K.E.R., is preparing for its Early Access launch at a discounted price of $15. Developed by a single Finnish developer who ported the game from Unity to Godot, it features hardcore looting, punishing mechanics, traders, factions, and tasks across multiple maps. The game has an extensive roadmap for future updates, including new maps, AI conflicts, and additional features planned through 2026.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Kicks Foot Clan Butt This April
CM Games announced that Into the Radius 2 will launch its 1.0 version on PCVR after two years in Early Access. The survival shooter is preparing for its full release.
Road to Vostok release countdown: Exact date and time
The hyper-realistic survival shooter Road to Vostok is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 7. The game will feature permadeath and a dynamic world with changing times, weather, and seasons. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Survival Shooter Into the Radius 2 Prepares for 1.0 PCVR Launch
CM Games announced that the 1.0 version of the survival shooter Into the Radius 2 is preparing for its PCVR launch after two years in Early Access. The game is set to leave Early Access soon.
Survival Shooter Into the Radius 2 Prepares for 1.0 PCVR Launch
Into the Radius 2, a survival shooter, is preparing for its 1.0 launch on PCVR. Separately, Prison Boss Creators have announced their new open-world flying adventure game, Compass.
Into the Radius 2 - PCVR 1.0 release date & teaser
CM Immersive OÜ announced that Into the Radius 2 for PCVR will exit Early Access on April 23, 2026, with its 1.0 release. The update will include a new plotline, weapons, gear, and gameplay system improvements. A beta preview will be available soon.
15 Big New Games of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for game releases, featuring titles like Samson: A Tyndalston Story, DarkSwitch, and the cinematic platformer Replaced. Bethesda's Starfield and its DLC Terran Armada will launch on PlayStation 5, while Diablo 4's expansion Lord of Hatred introduces new classes and regions. Other notable releases include the noir shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Housemarque's Saros, and the multiplayer ceramic combat game Kiln.
Birdseed VR Flies out of Early Access in April
Friendly Fire Studios announced that their survival shooter A Long Survive will exit Early Access in April for PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR. The game will feature crossplay between the platforms.
PAYDAY: Aces High Plans a Quest and SteamVR Heist in 2026
Friendly Fire Studios announced that their survival shooter A Long Survive will launch on PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR in April, featuring crossplay. The article also mentions that PAYDAY: Aces High is planning a Quest and SteamVR release in 2026.
