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Sprite and the main character in Towers of Aghasba when the first Colossal Seed is planted.
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Towers of Aghasba Early Access Preview - A Promising Future

Ever since the hands-off preview event showcasing Towers of Aghasba, I've been excited to get my hands on a copy and see how the ecosystems and biomes work. The art looked amazing, the creature…

December 2, 2024 | 12:49 EST

A character standing in a forest and looking at the camera in Aloft
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Aloft Early Access Release Date Revealed for January

Publisher Funcom and developer Astrolabe Interactive have announced the Early Access release date for co-op survival game Aloft, which takes place in a world in which you can transform floating…

November 13, 2024 | 11:41 EST

Two characters taking a selfie on a boardwalk in life sim inZoi
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Sims-Like Life Sim inZoi Gets Early Access Release Date for Next Year

Krafton has announced the Early Access release date for its upcoming life sim inZoi, but there's some bad news if you were hoping for the game to launch in 2024. In a message on the game's official…

November 7, 2024 | 08:56 EST

A statue in the middle of a frozen cave in the Enshrouded Souls of the Frozen Frontier update
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Enshrouded Souls of the Frozen Frontier Update Is Its Biggest Yet

Open-world survival-crafter Enshrouded has received a brand new update, and it's being described by developer and publisher Keen Games as the game's biggest update yet. The Souls of the Frozen…

November 5, 2024 | 10:10 EST

A bored-looking devil receptionist dealing with a queue of damned souls in Sintopia
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Team17's Sintopia Lets You Manage Your Own Bureaucratic Hell

Developer Piraknights and publisher Team17 have announced Sintopia, a management sim in which you must oversee a nightmarishly bureaucratic vision of Hell. In a press release, Team17 and Piraknights…

October 30, 2024 | 02:00 EDT

A huge demon wielding two axes in Path of Exile 2
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Path of Exile 2 Early Access Release Delayed Until December

Developer and publisher Grinding Gear Games has announced that Path of Exile 2's upcoming Early Access release will be pushed back to December. Originally intended to launch in mid-November, the…

October 29, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

A dwarf firing a gun at monsters in a cave in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor art
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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Update 4 Brings New Biome and More

Funday Games and Ghost Ship have released the fourth major Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor update, and this one's packed with plenty of stuff that should serve as a good excuse to revisit the game if…

October 28, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

The cast of My Time at Evershine standing in a field
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My Time at Evershine Skipping Early Access as Kickstarter Funds Reach $2.5m

Pathea Games has announced that it's skipping an Early Access phase for My Time at Evershine and going straight to a full release thanks to the staggering sum of money the game has raised via…

October 23, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

The player running through a jungle towards a structure in Delta Force
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Delta Force Revives a Classic Series in Open Beta in December

Developer Team Jade and publisher TiMi have announced the Delta Force open beta (read: Early Access) release date, with the military shooter sim revival heading to PC later this year. Per a Steam…

October 22, 2024 | 08:44 EDT

The player pointing wrist-mounted devices forward while swimming alongside a partner in Subnautica 2
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Subnautica 2 Due to Hit Early Access in 2025, Co-op Play Confirmed

Krafton and Unknown Worlds have revealed that long-awaited survival sequel Subnautica 2 is officially due to land in Early Access next year, and that the game will incorporate an oft-requested co-op…

October 18, 2024 | 08:47 EDT

Chaotic bullet heaven action in Temtem: Swarm
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Temtem: Swarm Early Access Release Date Set for November

Developer and publisher Crema has announced the Temtem: Swarm Early Access release date, with the Temtem spinoff set to release next month. Per a Steam post, the game will arrive via Steam Early…

October 17, 2024 | 10:01 EDT

Key art for Dark Hours, which depicts a monstrous creature looming in a doorway
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Dark Hours Early Access Release Date Brings Spooky Heist Shenanigans Later This Month

Developer and publisher Piece of Cake Studios has announced the Early Access release date for spooky co-op heist horror game Dark Hours, and it's arriving later this month. Per a press release, Dark…

October 9, 2024 | 10:51 EDT

A car driving along a track in Assetto Corsa Evo
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Assetto Corsa Evo Early Access Release Date Revealed for January

Developer Kunos Simulazioni and publisher 505 Games have announced the Assetto Corsa Evo Early Access release date, and the hyper-realistic racing sim is landing on Steam Early Access in just a…

September 30, 2024 | 09:40 EDT

A foppish character with his arms outstretched in GreedFall 2
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GreedFall 2 Early Access Roadmap Promises New Companions and More

Developer Spiders and publisher Nacon have revealed the GreedFall 2 Early Access roadmap, showing off what's coming to the RPG in the months before it launches in full. When GreedFall 2 launches…

September 19, 2024 | 11:14 EDT

A skater jumping off a ramp in EA's Skate reboot
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Skate Reboot Officially Coming to Early Access Next Year

EA has revealed that its upcoming Skate reboot will finally launch into Early Access next year, although the studio doesn't provide a more specific timeframe for release than just "2025". In a post…

September 17, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

The main character of Realm of Ink posing with a sword in her hand
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Realm of Ink Early Access Release Date Drawn Up for Later This Month

Developer Leap Studio and publisher 663 Games have announced the Realm of Ink Early Access release date, and the Chinese art-inspired action roguelite is landing on PC later this month. Per a press…

September 13, 2024 | 09:50 EDT

A character holding a torch and looking scared while darkness encroaches all around in Dark and Darker artwork
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Dark and Darker Season 4 Brings Reworked Map, New Boss, and More

Dark and Darker Season 4 is finally upon us, and it's bringing all kinds of goodies to the gloomy multiplayer dungeon-crawler, including a reworked map, a new boss, and plenty more. In a Steam post…

September 6, 2024 | 09:43 EDT

A witch holding her hand out to a light-colored bird in the forest in Reka
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Reka Release Date and Award-Winning Lead Writer Announced

Developer Emberstorm Entertainment and publisher Fireshine Games have revealed the Reka Early Access release date, as well as the name of the project's award-winning lead writer. You'll be able to…

August 13, 2024 | 09:28 EDT

A man in a raincoat with an umbrella walking towards the camera in Shadows of Doubt
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Shadows of Doubt 1.0 Release Date Set for September

ColePowered Games and publisher Fireshine have announced the Shadows of Doubt 1.0 release date, and it won't be long until the procedurally-generated investigative immersive sim arrives. According…

August 12, 2024 | 09:06 EDT

The player moving down a dirt track with their compatriots in Arena Breakout: Infinite
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Arena Breakout: Infinite Early Access Release Date Revealed

Morefun Studios has announced the Early Access release date for extraction shooter Arena Breakout: Infinite, and you'll be able to check it out for free next week. Per a press release, Arena…

August 7, 2024 | 08:52 EDT

Several of the characters in Fields of Mistria together with the game's logo
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Fields of Mistria Roadmap Promises Marriage, New Biomes, and More

NPC Studio has released the first Fields of Mistria roadmap, showing off what you can expect from the nostalgic pixel-art life sim as it undergoes its Early Access journey. Fields of Mistria was…

August 6, 2024 | 11:24 EDT

Hordes of monsters scrambling to get into a base in Cataclismo
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Manor Lords Publisher's Cataclismo Racks Up 120k Sales in Two Weeks

Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse has announced that Cataclismo, the base-building strategy game developed by Digital Sun, has hit a pretty impressive sales milestone just two weeks after its…

August 6, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

Artwork for Elin, the followup to legendary JRPG Elona
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Elin, the Followup to Legendary JRPG Elona, Gets Early Access Release Date

Japanese indie dev noa has announced an Early Access release date for Elin, the followup to legendary free roguelike JRPG Elona. Originally funded via Kickstarter last year, Elin will enter Early…

July 31, 2024 | 11:40 EDT

An Ork racing through a wasteland in Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks
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Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks Release Date Brings Madcap Ork Racin' in August

Publisher Plaion and developer Caged Element have revealed the Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks release date, and the chaotic combat racing game is heading to PC via Steam Early Access later this summer…

July 18, 2024 | 11:26 EDT

Key art for the city builder Whiskerwood, which depicts a cat and some mice carrying resources
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Manor Lords Publisher Announces Literal Cat and Mouse City Builder Whiskerwood

Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse has announced brand new city builder Whiskerwood, which apparently didn't get the memo that "a game of cat and mouse" is supposed to be metaphorical. Developed by…

July 16, 2024 | 10:02 EDT

A confused-looking NPC standing on Lego-style blocks in Supraworld
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Supraworld Early Access Release Planned for This Year

Supra Games has revealed that the Supraworld Early Access release is planned for sometime this fall, although the developer is hesitant to commit to a specific date or even a specific window right…

July 15, 2024 | 09:46 EDT

A spaceship firing its laser in Hooded Horse's sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway
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Manor Lords Publisher's Sci-Fi Deckbuilder Breachway Gets Release Date

Hooded Horse and developer Edgeflow Studio have announced the release date for sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway. The game, which was originally scheduled to launch sometime in July, will now…

July 12, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

A skeletal figure summoning a lightning spell in Dungeonborne
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Dungeonborne Release Date Revealed for Next Week

Mithril Interactive has announced the Dungeonborne release date, and if you've been excited to get your hands on the PvPvE dungeon-crawling action RPG, you won't have much longer to wait. Per an…

July 12, 2024 | 07:19 EDT

The cast of playable characters in dungeon-crawling PvPvE game Dungeon Stalkers
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Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall

Developer Action Square and pubilsher Hybe IM have announced that Dungeon Stalkers, a PvPvE dungeon-crawling action RPG that's gunning for Dark and Darker's crown, will launch into Early Access this…

July 11, 2024 | 10:17 EDT

Artwork featuring characters and a castle from the RTS Cataclismo
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Manor Lords Publisher's RTS Cataclismo Delays Release, Adopts Early Access

Cataclismo, an upcoming RTS from Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, has been delayed by a few days, and the decision has also been made to release the game in Early Access. In a Steam news post…

July 1, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

The player pointing a torch at a campsite in Phasmophobia
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Big Phasmophobia Update Introduces Point Hope and Speeds Up Leveling

Kinetic Games has released a new Phasmophobia update, and this one's got enough to offer that the devs have officially made it the 0.10 update, meaning future roadmap updates will have higher version…

June 25, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

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Level Zero: Extraction Release Date Brings Alien Extraction Shooting Fun in August

Publisher tinyBuild and developer Doghowl Games have announced the Level Zero: Extraction release date, and the alien-blasting extraction shooter is launching later this summer. Per an announcement…

June 21, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

A character with an axe resting on their shoulder in Pax Dei
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Pax Dei Early Access Release Date Unveiled

Mainframe Industries has announced an Early Access release date for its social sandbox MMO Pax Dei, which will have you exploring a massive open world based on the myths and legends of medieval times…

June 4, 2024 | 10:24 EDT

Tribespeople in artwork for Soulmask
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Soulmask Provides Yet More Catnip for Survival-Crafter Lovers on Steam

If you've got room in your life for another indie open-world survival-crafter, you might want to take a look at Soulmask, which was released today on Early Access and which is climbing the Steam…

May 31, 2024 | 12:04 EDT

A character sitting at a fire surrounded by autumnal mushrooms in Dinkum
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Dinkum Autumn Update Brings New Weather, New Items, and More

Cozy Aussie farming sim Dinkum has received a brand new update, and since it's autumn (or fall if you're in the US) right now in Australia, that's exactly what you're getting in the update too. Like…

May 15, 2024 | 10:43 EDT

A screenshot from Hades II, showing Melinoe outside a venue for a musical performance.
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You Have to See This Hades II Boss Fight

With Hades II now available in Early Access, my colleagues have been tucking into Supergiant Games' first sequel. But while some were coming to terms with new weapons, boons, and some new crafting…

May 6, 2024 | 05:10 EDT

Melinoe in Hades 2
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Everything Different in Hades II From Its Prequel (So Far)

Hades II is more than just a direct sequel to its very successful predecessor; it's also braving new pathways with a variety of updates and changes that make this experience feel entirely new. …

May 6, 2024 | 01:00 EDT

A close-up of a character's face looking angry in No Rest for the Wicked
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No Rest for the Wicked CEO Praises Early Access, Calls on Sony and Nintendo to Embrace It

Thomas Mahler, the CEO of No Rest for the Wicked developer Moon Studios, has come out swinging in favor of Early Access, describing it as "one of the best decisions" his studio ever made. In a…

April 24, 2024 | 09:58 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

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

A warrior, a wizard, and a rogue in artwork for Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
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Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors 1.0 Launches in April, Brings Local Co-op and More

Paizo and BKOM Studios have announced that Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors, a Vampire Survivors-style roguelite auto-shooter, is leaving Early Access next month. Per a press release, Gallowspire…

March 1, 2024 | 10:23 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

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Last Epoch Prepares For Full Release With 1.0 Patch Notes

Eleventh Hour Games is finally ready to fully release its highly-anticipated action RPG Last Epoch following a long time in early access, and the 1.0 patch notes have been released. The game has…

February 19, 2024 | 02:10 EST

A town in Cuanacht in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
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Promising Open-World RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Reveals Gorgeous New Region

Polish Studio Awaken Realms revealed a brand new region coming to its promising open-world RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. The region was showcased in a new development video and it's called…

February 11, 2024 | 06:02 EST

One of the mechs in Lightyear Frontier standing in a calm meadow surrounded by butterflies
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Lightyear Frontier Release Date Revealed for March, Demo Available Now

Calming mecha farming sim Lightyear Frontier finally has an Early Access release date, and it's pretty much just around the corner. After the release date was delayed indefinitely last year, Frame…

February 1, 2024 | 09:28 EST

An angry-looking dwarf wielding a gun and getting ready to slay some hordes in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Early Access Release Date Set for Valentine's Day

Ghost Ship Games has revealed the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Early Access release date. The Vampire Survivors-esque "auto-shooter", which is being developed by Don't Die in the West developer…

February 1, 2024 | 08:49 EST

The four members of the Suicide Squad lined up and looking incredulously at something off-camera in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Pulled From Early Access Over Game-Breaking Bug (UPDATED)

Update January 30th 8:47AM: Rocksteady has confirmed the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League servers are back online. A fix for the below problem has also been implemented. Original story follows…

January 29, 2024 | 08:51 EST

An astronaut in close-up in Boundary
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Major Boundary Update Rings Out the Year with Brand New PvE Mode and Much More

Multiplayer tactical FPS Boundary has received a massive year-end update that adds tons of new content, including a PvE game mode and much more. The new PvE mode offers three difficulty levels and…

December 28, 2023 | 09:45 EST