Players gathered around a starship in the No Man's Sky Orbital update
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No Man's Sky Orbital Update Brings Starship Customization and Much More

Hello Games has released a new No Man's Sky update, and it's bringing the ability to customize and build your very own starship, as well as an overhaul for space stations and much more. This update…

March 27, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

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The Planet Crafter Release Date Set for April, New Content Incoming

Miju Games has announced a full The Planet Crafter release date, bringing the planetary survival game out of Early Access after more than two years. Originally released in Early Access back in March…

March 27, 2024 | 10:32 EDT

Skeletons and other beasties in the Hollow Halls dungeon, which is part of the new Enshrouded update
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First Major Enshrouded Update Aims To Test Your Mettle in the Hollow Halls

Keen Games has released the first major Enshrouded update, and it's bringing "daunting" new dungeons that offer fresh challenges and rewards, plus lots more. While Enshrouded has received a couple…

March 26, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

Simon Belmont wielding the Vampire Killer whip in the V Rising Castlevania crossover
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V Rising Castlevania Crossover Will Let You Battle Simon Belmont

Stunlock Studios and Konami have announced a V Rising Castlevania crossover, bringing a legendary vampire hunter to the open-world survival game. Per an official announcement, this crossover, which…

March 26, 2024 | 09:04 EDT

Key art for the ancient China-set survival game Pathless Woods, showing some of its characters and its art style
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Pathless Woods Brings Cozy Ancient Chinese-Inspired Survival to Steam Early Access Next Month

Developer AniYa Games Studio has announced the Early Access release date for the ancient China-inspired open-world survival crafter Pathless Woods. The game, which blends cozy gameplay with a…

March 22, 2024 | 11:17 EDT

Artwork for Frostpunk 2 showing a face wearing a mask alongside the game's logo
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Frostpunk 2 System Requirements for Beta Could Indicate Final PC Specs

11 bit studios has announced the PC requirements you're going to need if you want to take part in the Frostpunk 2 beta next month, and they could give us a glimpse into the final PC specs for the…

March 21, 2024 | 09:19 EDT

A dragon attacking adventurers in Dungeons & Dragons next to Mickey, Merlin, and the player character from Gameloft's Disney Dreamlight Valley
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New Dungeons & Dragons Life Sim RPG Announced by Disney Dreamlight Valley Studio Gameloft

Disney Dreamlight Valley studio Gameloft has announced a new project based on Wizards of the Coast's phenomenally popular tabletop IP Dungeons & Dragons. According to an official Gameloft press…

March 14, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

An archer wearing a hood in key art for Enshrouded, representing the 2024 Enshrouded roadmap
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Enshrouded Roadmap for 2024 Includes Steam Deck Support and Much More

Keen Games has revealed the Enshrouded roadmap for 2024, detailing what's coming to the ambitious voxel-based open-world survival game in its next few updates. The roadmap is a pretty ambitious one…

March 13, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

A vampire rising from the crypt in V Rising
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V Rising 1.0 Release Date Set for May on PC, Later This Year on PS5

Stunlock Studios has announced the official V Rising 1.0 release date, and it's landing later this spring for PC. Unfortunately, however, you'll have to wait a little longer for the game to arrive on…

March 13, 2024 | 09:25 EDT

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PUBG: Battlegrounds Roadmap for 2024 Will Bring Destructible Environments and More

Krafton has announced the PUBG: Battlegrounds roadmap for 2024, detailing the features that are planned for the free-to-play battle royale shooter throughout the coming year. In a post on the…

March 11, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

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Open-World Survival Game TerraTech Worlds Announces Early Access Release Date

London-based Payload Studios announced the early access release date of its open-world survival game TerraTech Worlds.  The game will be available to play on PC via Steam on March 22, 2024.  Below…

March 10, 2024 | 08:31 EDT

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Dune: Awakening Reveals Spectacular Gameplay and Details

Today Funcom hosted an extensive livestream showing new footage and showcasing new gameplay details of its upcoming survival game Dune: Awakening. We hear from game director Joel Bylos (whom you may…

March 4, 2024 | 08:21 EST

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Terminator: Survivors And More Unveiled at Nacon Connect

Nacon hosted its usual Nacon Connect livestream and had quite a few reveals to share, including the survival game Terminator: Survivors, a new take on the popular film franchise.  Terminator:…

February 29, 2024 | 03:03 EST

A thief character standing in a forge in Enshrouded
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Huge Enshrouded Patch 2 Live Now, Includes Big Balance Changes and More

The second major patch for open-world survival RPG Enshrouded has arrived, and it contains some fairly major changes that are likely to make a significant difference to your gameplay experience.…

February 26, 2024 | 08:39 EST

A screenshot from an animate sequence of Temtem: Swarm
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Temtem: Swarm Announced, Mashing Together Pokemon-Like Creatures and Survivors-Style Gameplay

Spanish developer Crema, known for the popular Pokemon-like game Temtem, just announced a new game in the franchise, Temtem: Swarm.  Temtem: Swarm mixes the popular creatures from Temtem with the…

February 20, 2024 | 12:52 EST

A man in a hood smirking in a cutscene render for the voxel RPG Enshrouded
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Voxel Survival RPG Enshrouded Hits Two Million Players in Under a Month

Developer and publisher Keen Games has announced that its ambitious voxel survival RPG Enshrouded has crossed another major player count milestone. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) earlier…

February 20, 2024 | 11:03 EST

Three characters standing on a planet's surface and wearing new gear in the No Man's Sky Omega Update
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No Man's Sky Omega Update Targets Players New and Old With Brand New Expedition and More

Hello Games has released a brand new update for No Man's Sky, and this one's specifically targeting new players as well as old hands. The Omega Update follows on from previous content drops like…

February 15, 2024 | 09:24 EST

The Bogged in a Trial Chamber in Minecraft
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Minecraft Reveals "New" Mob, the Bogged

Today Mojang revealed a new (or new-ish, I suppose) mob that will be introduced in Minecraft for the upcoming major update 1.21. The mob is called the Bogged and it's basically a reskinned skeleton…

February 14, 2024 | 11:56 EST

Two animal-like characters in official artwork for Against the Storm
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Against the Storm Roadmap Revealed, Next Major Update Coming in March

Eremite Games and Hooded Horse have rolled out an official post-launch Against the Storm roadmap, showing what's coming to the city-builder in the next few months. Over on Steam, Eremite says it…

February 8, 2024 | 10:43 EST

A player standing outside their wooden homestead in Enshrouded
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First Big Enshrouded Patch Packs in a Ton of Bug Fixes and More

Open-world survival-crafter Enshrouded has received its first major patch, and it comes with an absolute ton of bug fixes and tweaks. Major bugs that have been squashed include "several rare crashes…

February 6, 2024 | 08:58 EST

The Last of Us Part 2 Ellie and Neil Druckmann
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The Last of Us Creative Director: "There Is Probably One More Chapter to This Story"

Today Naughty Dog released the documentary Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, and the series' creative director and writer Neil Druckmann had a tease to share at the end.  Druckmann…

February 2, 2024 | 03:23 EST

A character wearing a mask in Smalland: Survive the Wilds
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Smalland: Survive the Wilds Update 4 to Bring New Story, Factions, and More

Merge Games has released new information about the upcoming Smalland: Survive the Wilds Update 4, and it's bringing a ton of new stuff with it. This update will arrive alongside the full launch of…

February 2, 2024 | 11:16 EST

A character swinging an improvised melee weapon at a bug in the snow in Smalland: Survive the Wilds
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Smalland: Survive the Wilds Release Date Revealed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

Smalland: Survive the Wilds finally has a full release date across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and it's pretty close by. The tiny-but-mighty survival game was originally released into Early Access…

January 31, 2024 | 10:19 EST

An armored figure standing at a blacksmith's forge in Enshrouded
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Enshrouded Crosses the Million Player Mark in "Just Four Days"

Keen Games has announced that Enshrouded has managed to pass a pretty significant player milestone in just a few short days. According to a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Enshrouded passed…

January 29, 2024 | 10:48 EST

A collection of Valheim merchandise, including to-scale weapons, plushies, and dice, courtesy of Heroic Replicas
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New Valheim Merch Kickstarter Campaign Includes a $1,300 Sword and Much More

Iron Gate and merch company Heroic Replicas have announced a Kickstarter campaign for a new set of Valheim merchandise, including a full-scale replica of the game's ethereal Mistwalker sword. The…

January 29, 2024 | 10:26 EST

The Vault block in Minecraft
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Minecraft Reveals New Vault Block Coming in Next Major Update

Today Mojang revealed a new kind of block that will soon be introduced in the test versions of the massively popular sandbox game Minecraft and will ultimately arrive in the upcoming major update.…

January 26, 2024 | 11:11 EST

 Abiotic Factor key art
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Co-Op Survival Crafting Game Abiotic Factor Reveals Release Date and Demo

Today developer Deep Field Games and publisher Playstack announced the release date of Abiotic Factor, their upcoming survival crafting game.  The game will launch on Steam on May 2, 2024. This is a…

January 25, 2024 | 06:19 EST

The character used in promotional materials for the Fntastic game The Day Before
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The Day Before Developer Fntastic Blames "Hate Campaign" for Controversial Game's Failure

Fntastic still isn't done with The Day Before, it seems, as the studio has released a lengthy rebuttal to some of the accusations being leveled against it. In a post on the Fntastic X (formerly…

January 24, 2024 | 09:41 EST

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Zombie Survival Game Vein Gets Update 0.009 and You Can Still Play it For Free

Today Ramjet Studios released a new update for its open-world zombie survival game Vein, adding more content and plenty of features. The update is numbered 0.09 and can be downloaded as usual from…

January 13, 2024 | 02:17 EST

A close-up of protagonist Charles Reed in Frogwares' game The Sinking City
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New Version of The Sinking City Will Be Free for All Players

Frogwares has confirmed that when the new version of investigative horror game The Sinking City arrives on Steam, it will be free for all existing players. This news was revealed as part of an FAQ…

January 8, 2024 | 11:07 EST

A monstrous merchant in a fishmonger's in The Sinking City
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The Sinking City Developer Frogwares Gets Full Publishing Rights, Promises New DLC

The Sinking City developer Frogwares has announced that it has obtained publishing rights for its game after a lengthy dispute with former publisher Nacon. In a new post on Steam, the developer says…

January 2, 2024 | 09:56 EST

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The Day Before Will Completely Shut Down in January as Steam Will Refund All Players

Mytona announced today that The Day Before developer Fntastic has officially operations, which is going to lead to the shutdown of the servers. According to the announcement made on Steam, the game'…

December 22, 2023 | 11:46 EST

Artwork for the Creepy Jar game StarRupture, featuring characters mining resources and shooting enemies
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Green Hell Developer's New Game Officially Named StarRupture, New Details Revealed

Green Hell developer Creepy Jar has revealed the official name of its upcoming sci-fi survival game, and that name is StarRupture. Revealed as part of the 2023 PC Gaming Show, StarRupture was…

December 19, 2023 | 10:20 EST

An imposing-looking Viking warrior with dual axes standing in front of a bonfire in the Valheim Ashlands update
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Valheim Ashlands Update Coming in First Half of 2024, Developer Confirms

Valheim developer Iron Gate has revealed a broad release window for the long-awaited Ashlands update. According to a new developer blog on Steam, the Ashlands update will be released "sometime…

December 18, 2023 | 08:32 EST

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Zombie Survival Game Vein Reveals Upcoming Content & Updates in New Video

Today Ramjet Studios released a new video showing upcoming content, changes, and features for its open-world zombie survival game Vein. As usual for this studio, the video provides a look at what is…

December 17, 2023 | 08:02 EST

The Armadillo and Wolf Armor in Minecraft
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Minecraft Shows Off The Armadillo and Wolf Armor, Available Now in Beta and Preview

Today Minecraft's developer Mojang provided an extensive look at two new elements coming to the game, the Armadillo and the Wolf Armor. The Armadillo was the winner of this year's mob vote and…

December 13, 2023 | 02:28 EST

The Day Before Key art showig a character and Monster
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The Day Before Developer Shuts Down as Controversial Game Flops

Today Fntastic, the developer of the so-called survival MMO The Day Before, announced that it's shutting down its operations. According to the announcement made on X (formerly Twitter), the game has…

December 11, 2023 | 02:19 EST

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered - Ellie and Joel in No Return Mode
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Reveals No Return Roguelike Survival Mode

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog showcased a new mode that is coming with the recently announced The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. The mode is called "No Return" and it's a single-…

December 4, 2023 | 11:11 EST

A dinosaur looking incredulous among the undergrowth in Ark: Survival Ascended
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Ark: Survival Ascended Hits Xbox Today, PlayStation Version Delayed To December

Studio Wildcard has announced the Ark: Survival Ascended Xbox release date, but there's bad news for PlayStation gamers. In a post on the official Ark: Survival Ascended X (formerly Twitter) account…

November 21, 2023 | 08:48 EST

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Against the Storm Gets Full Release Date for PC and Game Pass Following Successful Early Access

Today indie developer Eremite Games and publisher Hooded Horse announced the release date of the 1.0 version of the city builder Against The Storm. The game will be released on PC on December 8,…

November 20, 2023 | 12:44 EST

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Cozy Aussie Farming Sim Dinkum Gets Summer Update With New Adventures And More

A new Dinkum update has been released, bringing scorching summer vibes to the cozy Aussie farming sim. Hey, it's almost summer in Australia! Dinkum developer James Bendon has spoken about his desire…

November 17, 2023 | 08:39 EST

Ark: Survival Ascended, Xbox and PlayStation
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Ark: Survival Ascended Developers Share Update on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 Release Timing

Today Ark: Survival Ascended developer Studio Wildcard shared an update about the timeline for the launch of the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. In a post made on X (formerly Twitter) the folks at…

November 15, 2023 | 10:07 EST

A low-angle shot of a player in Enshrouded wielding a glowing sword and flanked by ruins
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Enshrouded Early Access Release Date Brings Voxel Action RPG Fun In January

Keen Games has announced the Enshrouded Early Access release date, and it won't be too long before you get to check out this ambitious voxel RPG. Enshrouded will officially arrive on PC via Steam…

November 7, 2023 | 10:00 EST

A vampire rising from his crypt while surrounded by flames in V Rising
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V Rising Halloween Event Brings Free Decor DLC And More

Stunlock Studios has announced its plans for a V Rising Halloween event, and if you like to decorate your castle with creepy accouterments, you're in luck. While it's true that the Halloween event…

October 19, 2023 | 10:33 EDT

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The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Delayed On PS5, Goes Gold On PC

Free Range Games and publisher North Beach have some good news and some bad news regarding The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. On the one hand, if you're a PC player, you'll be happy to know…

October 19, 2023 | 08:57 EDT

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Minecraft Has Sold Over 300 Million Copies

Today, following the celebrations of Minecraft Live, Microsoft and Mojang have announced that Minecraft has passed a massive sales milestone.  According to a press release sent to TechRaptor, the…

October 15, 2023 | 02:00 EDT

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Minecraft Reveals Lots of Content Coming in the Next Major Update & More

Today Microsoft and Mojang hosted Minecraft Live 2023, revealing a lot of information on what's coming to Minecraft over the following months, including the next major update. We start by hearing…

October 15, 2023 | 01:56 EDT

A creature in Ark: Survival Evolved sitting outside a snow-capped house
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Angela And Snail Games Reach Agreement In Ark: Survival Evolved Legal Dispute

The legal dispute between Snail Games and Myth of Empires developer Angela over supposedly stolen Ark: Survival Evolved source code appears to be at an end. In a press release, Snail Games says it…

October 11, 2023 | 09:24 EDT