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January 31, 2026

Old-school MMO Project: Gorgon launches into 1.0 with an update that adds ‘by far the largest and most complex map we’ve ever made’

Project: Gorgon has emerged from Steam early access, featuring straightforward 3D graphics and a minimally guided leveling experience that encourages exploration. The recent 1.0 update introduced the capital city of Statehelm, which is the largest map created by the developers and includes 200 new quests and character progression up to level 100. The update also brought new character models, revisions to combat wisdom mechanics, crafting epiphanies for master craftsmen, and refinements to player-run vendor stalls. A notable change in the game is that "skeletons are no longer contortionists." A demo is available for players to experience the game up to level 15, and a 25% launch discount is offered until February 4, reducing the price to £15.74.

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January 16, 2026

Megabonk review

Megabonk is a 3D auto-attacker game set to be released on September 18, 2025, priced at £8.50. It is developed and published by vedinand and will be available on platforms like the Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck. The game features a skateboarding skeleton named Calcium who battles monsters while performing kickflips. Players explore procedurally generated maps filled with treasures and enemies, with a ten-minute time limit to locate and defeat a boss. The gameplay includes auto-attacking, collecting experience gems, and enhancing skills. Megabonk has a lo-fi aesthetic that allows for many enemies on screen without performance issues and offers achievements and unlocks for players. The game encourages exploration and experimentation, with challenges that provide speedrunning opportunities.

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January 15, 2026

Monster Train 2’s first DLC is transforming the game with a giant new mode and the hammer-swinging Railforged clan

A significant update for Monster Train 2, titled Destiny of the Railforged, will be released in early February as the game's first paid DLC. It introduces a new clan, the Railforged, and a gameplay mode called Soul Savior. In Soul Savior, players battle to reclaim souls from a final boss named the Lifemother, with unique mechanics that enhance gameplay. Players can unlock and upgrade over 30 souls, each providing powerful enhancements and strategic options. The Railforged clan specializes in boosting the pyre's attack power and features new units and mechanics. Additionally, the Wurmkin clan will receive a free update with new designs and balance adjustments. Pricing details for the DLC have not been disclosed.

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January 9, 2026

New Minecraft Update Buffs Characters’… Cuteness

The latest Minecraft update introduces eight new baby farm mobs, enhancing their cuteness with unique sound effects and animations. The new mobs include: - Wolf pup: Nine variants of chunkier wolf pups. - Kitten: Eleven squishy variants found in villages and swamp huts, tamable with raw cod or salmon. - Baby chicken: Three variants adapted to different climates: chilly, temperate, and warm. - Rabbit: Puffier tails and fluffier fur for both baby and adult rabbits. - Piglet: Smaller, stockier piglets in chilly, warm, and temperate regions. - Lambs: Eleven colored variants resembling tiny puffs of wool. - Calf: Five distinct variants with doe-eyed expressions and soft noses. - Baby ocelot: Jungle-dwelling ocelots with big green eyes and blocky paws, loyal to players who feed them raw salmon or cod.

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January 3, 2026

New Path of Exile 2 patch notes nerf the ARPG’s game-breaking temples, but GGG might have gone too far

New patch notes for Path of Exile 2, specifically the 0.4.0c hotfix 13, aim to address the dominance of certain Vaal Temple layouts by introducing changes to room modifiers and restricting the locking of anything below tier three. The update includes diminishing returns on modifier values for room types after four or more of a specific type are used, primarily affecting lower-tier rooms. This change is intended to improve server performance and reduce the potential of high-value temple layouts, which previously generated hundreds of Divine Orbs per run, now averaging around 20. The rooms associated with Golem Works and Spymaster have been swapped to encourage variety in temple setups. Additionally, the use of Juatalotli's Medallion is restricted to tier-three rooms, leading to backlash from players who feel disadvantaged by this change. The patch is now live, and while it aims to mitigate top-end currency drops and curb inflation, it may disproportionately affect average players.

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January 1, 2026

Teamfight Tactics Lore and Legends dev says it’s the “deepest set” to date, and it’s made even better by its system changes

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 16, titled Lore and Legends, is noted for its diverse playstyles and intuitive unlock mechanics, creating a balanced gameplay experience. Gameplay director Stephen 'Mortdog' Mortimer emphasized the importance of depth over unnecessary complexity, while lead set designer Julien Camaraza discussed significant system changes, including increased gold costs to reach Level 8 and adjustments to mid-game engagement. The current meta features a variety of viable compositions, and the balance of combat pacing is maintained, with matches lasting around 15 to 25 seconds. Incremental adjustments in balance encourage players to explore different strategies, contributing to a positive reception of the set.

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December 29, 2025

Minecraft’s unofficial “WW1 update” uses the spear as artillery and lets you parry TNT

Minecraft players are innovating with new gameplay possibilities following the introduction of the spear in the Mounts of Mayhem update. The spear has been significantly buffed, making it one of the most lethal craftable weapons in the game. Players are using it to enhance TNT cannons, allowing for greater explosive range and effectiveness in combat. Additionally, players are exploring creative projects, including advanced siege engines and concepts reminiscent of World War 1, such as airships and artillery. It is now possible for players to redirect moving TNT blocks, introducing new gameplay mechanics like parrying TNT.

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December 20, 2025

Abiotic Factor’s 1.2 update invites you to explore the ‘Holiday Cryosphere’, a festive interdimensional snowglobe where everything’s on fire for some reason

Deep Field Games released the 1.2 patch for Abiotic Factor, introducing a holiday-themed dimension called the holiday cryosphere, which features a snow globe environment with a frosted pine forest and a chocolate-box village. Players can unlock a new home world, a mountain log cabin, and enjoy seasonal features like snowball fights and a 'wishing shelf' at the GATE Cascade Research Facility. The update also includes a new plantable food item, an increase in food buffs for strategic gameplay, and new inventory management tools. Abiotic Factor has received positive reviews, including a 92% rating from Morgan Park.

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December 15, 2025

Arc Raiders leans more heavily into survival games in new Cold Snap update, with frostbite being a new threat to your loot

Embark Studios has released a winter-themed update for Arc Raiders called Cold Snap, introducing a new challenge: frostbite, which affects players in snow-covered environments. Four of the game's five maps—Dam Battlegrounds, Blue Gate, Buried City, and Spaceport—have been transformed with heavy snowfall, requiring players to manage their exposure to the cold to avoid health depletion from frostbite. Players can stock up on medical supplies or seek shelter to mitigate this effect. The update features two limited-time reward tracks: the Flickering Flames Event, where players earn Merits to unlock rewards like gear and cosmetics, and the Candleberry Banquet Project, which involves looting event-specific items to reveal scenes and earn additional rewards. Additionally, the Cold Snap update introduces the first Expedition Project, allowing players to reset their accounts for a fresh start, earning temporary buffs and permanent unlocks. A new Raider Deck with an ice hockey theme will be available starting December 26, offering various rewards without an expiration date. The update will be available on December 16.

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December 2, 2025

Payday 3 tears up one of its worst systems and replaces it with a shiny new one, and it’s a huge step in the right direction

Since its launch in 2023, Payday 3 has faced challenges, with daily player counts on Steam for Payday 2 being approximately 20 times higher than for Payday 3. Starbreeze has canceled a Dungeons & Dragons project to focus on enhancing Payday 3 and has transitioned support for Payday 2 to another studio. The upcoming free update, Skills 2.0, will overhaul the skill system by eliminating the previous buffs (Rush, Edge, and Grit) and introducing a more intuitive structure with six main archetypes: Soldier, Ninja, Mechanic, Hacker, Conman, and Professional, each with three subdivisions. Players will have access to 51 skill points upon reaching Infamy level 150 and an online tool will help plan skill progression. Starbreeze has adjusted weapon damage to maintain balance and introduced various enhancements, including the ability to throw bags at enemies to stagger them and resolving a bug with throwing knives.