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Valve assures Deadlock players hungry for its next big update that it will notify them, 'or order a ton of pizza', when it's ready
I don't envy Deadlock players who are dying to see the hybrid MOBA-shooter continue to grow in its pseudo-early access state. Valve is notoriously elusive when it comes to communication and has never made any promises to update it on a regular schedule... Read more.
The Long Dark will get new DLC again as studio shifts devs away from the sequel to survive an 'uncertain' industry: 'We have to adapt to this'
Survival game The Long Dark was supposed to be over when its final story episode was released earlier this year. Developer Hinterland announced its sequel, Blackfrost, two years ago and planned to go the early access route with it just like the first game... Read more.
The Long Dark will get new DLC again as studio shifts devs away from the sequel to survive an 'uncertain' industry: 'We have to adapt to this'
Blackfrost's early access release won't make it this year after all.
1666: Amsterdam Early Access Impressions – Intriguing, But Loaded With Frustration
The upcoming Salem Witch Trials simulator set in Amsterdam, 1666: Amsterdam, has entered early access this week and it brings a wave of intrigue and frustration to players. After soaking Summer Game Fest 2026 in a hue of red witch fury, I have been enamoured with the idea of embodying a Scarlet...
New Life Sim Game on Steam Is Basically The Sims 4 in New York
A game called Big Ambitions launched its 1.0 version on Steam and received over 90% positive reviews, with many fans comparing it to life sim games like The Sims 4. Big Ambitions attracted fans of the genre back in 2023 when it started its early access period on Steam. However, its full release on...
Dirtnap Blasts Its Way to Steam Early Access Today
Dirtnap is now available in Steam Early Access, bringing chaotic 1-10 player combat, fully destructible terrain, lava, fire, and more. The post Dirtnap Blasts Its Way to Steam Early Access Today appeared first on COGconnected.
New Steam Game is Like Pokemon Meets Stardew Valley
Upcoming Steam game Spirit Rancher mixes the farming sim elements of games like Stardew Valley and monster-catching games like Pokemon, and it's set to launch in early access in 2028. Steam has been a hotbed for indie farming sims since the release of the mega-popular farming sim from ConcernedApe.
Gamescom 2026: Wolcen Studio announces Wolcen 2, a sequel to its troubled namesake ARPG
After ending development on Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem and shuttering its online servers in 2024, Wolcen Studio seemed to be done with its namesake franchise, but you would be wrong. The French developer has now announced work on Wolcen 2, a sequel to Lords of Mayhem arriving to Steam early access in...
Talking Point: Are You Diving Into The Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta This Weekend?
It's open to everyone now! As we head into the weekend, we wanted to give you a reminder that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta is now officially free for everyone to check out, following a period of early access for people who had pre-ordered it. There's reason to dive back in if you...
Bitcraft adds a new horse mount for players with its latest early access patch
Do you have a sense these days that every game, no matter what, wants you to be surrounded by horses? A vague, creeping sensation of horse-related dread? Bitcraft has no intention of filling your world with dread, but it will fill your world with horse. The latest patch adds the new Equous as a new...
Escape the Backrooms adds free new level
Escape the Backrooms is celebrating it’s 4th anniversary, as it was previously released in Early Access back in 2022 for PC. To celebrate this milestone, they have released a new, free level that’s available on PC and console. We previously covered Escape the Backrooms on a featured list: “I also...
Hytale patches in its intense hardcore mode and in-game mod browser
If it’s been a hot minute since you last checked in with Hytale, you might want to patch up the game and give its latest feature drop a strong look because it’s kind of awesome. Early access update 6 arrived this week with some major new systems for the game, starting with a hardcore mode […]
DLSS 5 has leaked, giving modders free reign to test it in games
DLSS 5 has leaked in a very unexpected way, through a random .dll file bundled with the early access version of NBA 2K27. Nvidia first announced DLSS 5 earlier this year, pitching Neural Rendering as the next major step for its AI‑powered graphics tech. Now, thanks to this leak, PC players are...
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Path of Exile 2 previews September 4’s Forbidden Rites league and 1.0’s new Duelist class
With Path of Exile 2 tying down a December 11th release from early access, fans are likely eager to learn more about the Duelist class that will be launching alongside version 1.0 and anything else that’s coming down the pike for the multiplayer OARPG. Luckily, Grinding Gear Games has got the deets...
Diablo's biggest rival has convinced me to give it a second chance when it leaves early access later this year on Xbox, thanks to its amazing new class
GGG has shown off new gameplay footage of Path of Exile 2's upcoming Duelist class and Sword weapon type, and they look so unbelievably cool that it's enticed me to finally play the game when it leaves early access on December 11, 2026, for Xbox and PC.
Last chance to pre-purchase FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition
Don’t miss your last chance to pre-purchase the Ultimate Plus Edition by 31 August and receive 7 days early access starting 18 September, up to 10,000 FC Points over 5 months, Seasons 1 – 5 of the Premium Pass, a Hall of FUT™ Player Pick (Pick 1 from Adebayo Akinfenwa, Giovani dos Santos, Loïc...
Garden of Witches 1.0 Official Launch & Major Update
Greetings from Team Tapas! Garden of Witches officially launches today, August 28, 2026! Since the beginning of Early Access, so many of you have visited the Garden. You didn't just play the game—you reported bugs, shared your thoughts on balance, suggested new systems, and even showed us ways of...
Pantheon’s latest test server patch fixes bugs and expands mastery options for several classes
Are you eager for a new patch for Pantheon? Well, not really a new patch for the core early access game; this week’s update is once again another patch for the test server, which will once again see players testing its combat from levels 1-50, especially when it comes to the mastery options for...
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 Cracked Into Control Hours After Modders Found A Hidden DLL Inside NBA 2K27
We might be very close to the official DLSS 5 launch as a DLL file was spotted in the early access build of NBA 2K27. Modders Unlock NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering, Giving an Early Look at the Technology Before its Official Release The NVIDIA DLSS 5 technology has barely started appearing in game...
Scalpers Are Already Trying To Sell The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console At High Prices
As expected. Back in June, we mentioned how Microsoft was trying to combat scalpers with the release of the highly-anticipated Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console, and that turned out to be in the form of an early access window for loyal fans. Yesterday, Microsoft emailed a bunch of people with...
Guide: The Xbox Series X25 Is Now Available To Pre-Order, And Here's Where You Can Buy It
Following a brief early access period for lucky fans yesterday. It's time! The Xbox Series X25 console is officially on sale right now to everyone who might be interested in buying it, following a period of early access to some lucky Xbox fans who were emailed with the ability to pre-order it...
Stars Reach’s latest early access patch buffs character speed and adds craftable player vendors
We’re a full week into the early access launch of Playable Worlds’ Kickstarted MMORPG Stars Reach, and that means a fresh patch aimed at shoring up performance and stability issues players have complained about. “This update brings another round of performance and stability improvements, including...
Corepunk’s latest patch encourages you to follow any and all (in-game) rumors
Early access MMORPG Corepunk has been on quite the patching streak this August, and it had one more to dish out before the month wrapped up. Update v0.116.1 arrived on Tuesday with a smattering of improvements in the war campaign, combat systems, and UI. The studio encouraged players to take...
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