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Enshrouded 1.0 is Available Now, as Launch Trailer Highlights the Perilous World of Embervale
Enshrouded has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting Early Access with numerous improvements and new content. The game emphasizes settlement building, combat against dangerous enemies, and a robust crafting system that allows for personal expression. While the story was found to be somewhat lackluster and certain mechanics opaque, the overall experience is positive, especially for long-term players.
Survivor Cells – A Microscopic Fight For Survival
Survivor Cells, an action roguelike developed and published by YAW Studios, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game challenges players to build defenses against viruses and bacteria, featuring a real-time alchemy system for upgrades and multiple game modes including a campaign, Endless Mode, and weekly challenges. A Premium Edition bundles the base game with two DLC characters, Robin and Virusbane.
Perfect Ten: Why Fallen Earth deserves a second chance with its Unity remake
This article argues that the MMORPG Fallen Earth deserves a second chance, highlighting its unique blend of post-apocalyptic and western themes, dark humor, and innovative gameplay mechanics like its faction system and semi-survival crafting. The author expresses hope for the game's future, particularly with its ongoing remake in the Unity engine by Little Orbit.
ShackStream: There's so much more to Nasdara in DayZ Badlands
The ShackStream covers the DayZ Badlands playtest as players Jan and Dusty explore the Nasdara province, encountering environmental changes and military installations. The article highlights the challenges of water scarcity and the upcoming official release of the DLC.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen review – fantasy island survival
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen offers a challenging expansion with a return to the original game's sense of danger and continuous jeopardy. The new landmass of Norgan introduces tougher creatures and environmental hazards, providing a stern test even for high-level players. While it doesn't introduce many new mechanics beyond the base game, the expansion's focus on combat and exploration is a welcome return for fans.
PS5 Version of 2025 Surprise Hit Adventure Game Leaked
An ESRB rating for the co-op adventure game Peak has appeared on the PlayStation 5, suggesting a console release is imminent. Developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall Games, the game has been a popular PC title since its initial release, featuring first-person co-op climbing and survival mechanics.
ShackStream: We won't let DayZ Badlands beat us
Shacknews staff will be streaming the DayZ Badlands playtest, aiming to make progress and get geared up. The stream will focus on meeting up with other players and exploring new areas, with the game's launch date approaching on October 15th.
ShackStream: Progressing further into Nasdara in DayZ Badlands
The ShackStream continues its exploration of the DayZ Badlands playtest, with Jan and friends aiming to delve deeper into the Nasdara region. After initial struggles with survival and navigation, the team hopes for better luck and more discoveries in tonight's stream, which will cover the game's upcoming release on October 15th.
Review: Rain Station Z (Nintendo Switch)
Rain Station Z is a budget-priced survival game for the Nintendo Switch that offers more than expected, despite launching during a busy period. The post-apocalyptic city setting challenges players to manage diminishing resources like food, water, and weapons while fending off zombies and dealing with acid rain. While the game could benefit from more emphasis on missions and a concrete end goal, its polish and engaging exploration make it a worthwhile experience.
Aftergods Is Taking Survival RPGs Into A World Beyond Ragnarök
Norsfell, the studio behind Tribes of Midgard, has announced Aftergods, a new top-down action-RPG set in a post-Ragnarök world. Players will embody surviving children of the gods, blending survival mechanics, crafting, and mythological exploration across solo and co-op modes. The game will feature influences from various mythologies and is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
What does Nomadic Crafting let you make in Arc Raiders?
The Nomadic Crafting skill in Arc Raiders unlocks the ability to craft various ammo types, the Grappling Hook, and the Zipline. This system complements earlier crafting skills, allowing players to create traps and other essential items. The article notes that while the skill is at the top of the survival tree, its specific item unlocks are not immediately clear from the in-game description.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Is The Best Entry In The Franchise Since The Original Film
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a grotesque and ambitious horror-action survival game that successfully brings Clive Barker's vision to life with incredible fidelity. Despite a shaky start and an identity crisis, the game evolves into a unique experience, blending stealth, melee combat, and shooting mechanics with a compelling narrative rooted in the Hellraiser lore. The game handles mature themes of desire, abuse, and BDSM with consideration, making it a well-deserved addition to the Hellraiser legacy.
Anomalith demo just released on Nintendo Switch 2
A demo for the survival action game Anomalith has been released for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players can experience the initial parts of the game, which features gun combat, customizable weapons, and unique "Anomalization Skills." The full game is scheduled to launch on October 29, 2026.
Airborne open world Atmosfar gets an early access release date and a trailer full of flying islands, cloud cruisers and sky taxis
Atmosfar, an open-world survival game featuring flying islands and customizable airships, will launch in Early Access on October 29th. Players will pilot various "Wasp" vehicles and larger "Cloud Cruiser" mobile bases to explore an alien planet and uncover humanity's fate. The game is developed by Apog, known for Airport CEO, and aims to remain in Early Access for at least nine months.
The Ship Is Going Down In Titanic Escape Simulator – Can You Get Out?
Titanic Escape Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £20.99. The game blends a murder investigation with survival elements as players must escape the doomed ship after it strikes an iceberg. Developed and published by MagicProStudio, it offers multiple endings based on player choices.
Frostpunk Launches on October 19 for Nintendo Switch
Frostpunk is launching on Nintendo Switch on October 19th, with both a base game and a Complete Edition that includes three DLC packs. The city-building survival game tasks players with leading the last bastion of humanity in a post-apocalyptic frozen world, making difficult choices to shape society and laws. A 'Serenity Mode' is also available for a more relaxed experience.
How The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival Builds a Tactical Brawler
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, blends survival and brawler mechanics inspired by AMC's series. The game features distinct characters like Rick, Daryl, and Michonne, each with unique weapons, movesets, and skill trees, requiring different strategies for encounters with both walkers and human enemies like the Saviors.
This week in PC games: Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Hellraiser: Revival, and a throwback tycoon game about turning utopias into carparks
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, with a notable focus on horror titles for Halloween. Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen are among the notable releases, alongside several early access titles like Car Park Capital, a tycoon game with a negative sentiment, and Permafrost, a survival game.
Project SUNDIAL is a 2-D top-down PvPvE extraction shooter set in a ruined Europe
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. is an upcoming 2-D top-down PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Ice Quake, set in a post-apocalyptic Europe. The game will feature deep weapon modification, survival mechanics, and dynamic regions, playable in single-player or online multiplayer on PC via Steam on March 27th, 2027.
Valheim – Xbox series X review
This review of Valheim on Xbox Series X praises its engaging survival mechanics, deep crafting system, and challenging combat, all set against a beautiful Norse mythology backdrop. While not a visual marvel, the game offers a vast world and steady progression that keeps players invested, with boss battles and exploration providing ample challenge.
