Early Access Release

AppWizard
June 11, 2025
Grounded 2 was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, with an early access release set for July 29. Marcus Morgan from Obsidian discussed the challenges of launching a sequel in early access, noting the difficulties of meeting expectations after the success of the first game, which evolved significantly over four years. Grounded initially faced criticism for limited content but eventually became a flagship title for Obsidian with a "very positive" rating on Steam. Grounded 2 is available for wishlisting on Steam.
AppWizard
June 7, 2025
Raw Power Games, an independent studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, introduced its first title, Chronicles: Medieval, during the Summer Game Fest 2025. The studio has around 100 employees with experience from notable games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Chronicles: Medieval is a dynamic medieval sandbox RPG set in 14th to 15th century Europe, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary 'Asgard' technology. Players can craft their own narratives, engage in intense combat, and lead armies in battles. The game features character creation, troop recruitment, and third-person battlefield engagement, with historical units like English longbowmen and French cavalry. The combat system emphasizes realism and fluid weapon mechanics, developed in collaboration with HEMA expert Björn Rüther. The game allows for player choices and potential diplomatic interactions, with modding capabilities hinted at. An early access launch on PC is planned for next year.
AppWizard
June 1, 2025
Sebastian Wojciechowski, CEO of People Can Fly, announced the indefinite suspension of two game development projects, codenamed Gemini and Bifrost, and a scaling down of the workforce due to unsuccessful negotiations with a publisher that left the studio without necessary resources. The suspension of the Gemini project is attributed to the publisher's failure to provide a draft for a content rider related to the Publishing Agreement and a lack of communication regarding the project's future. Despite these challenges, People Can Fly is still working on three unannounced projects, Bison, Echo, and Delta, and the development of Lost Rift is progressing, with a demo set to be released during the upcoming Steam Next Fest.
AppWizard
May 20, 2025
Subnautica 2 is set to be released in early access later this year, following its initial teaser in 2022. The game will feature a multiplayer mode for up to four players, addressing fan requests for co-op functionality. Players will explore a new alien world with a narrative involving a ship's AI that continues its mission despite dangers. Key features include co-op and single-player adventures, an overhauled building system, new vehicles and craftables, various Leviathans, and new creatures and biomes to explore.
TrendTechie
May 7, 2025
A playable build of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has been released by an enthusiast named TigerTheGreat. This version is translated into Russian and allows players to battle AI opponents. It is available in a Portable format, requiring no installation, and occupies approximately 6 GB of disk space. Currently, players can only challenge bots, and many game modes are inaccessible. The official early access release is expected in the summer of 2025.
AppWizard
April 30, 2025
The genre known as 'Vampire Survivors-likes' is returning to its roots, inspired by the Diablo series. It started with Vampire Survivors, which combined chance and strategy in its gameplay, followed by Halls of Torment, which introduced loot-driven meta-progression. The latest title, Conquest Dark, retains core mechanics like class selection and automatic attacks while adding activatable powers, a clearable world map, engaging lore, and optional nudity. Players can choose their class, engage in combat, and accumulate experience points to unlock new powers and enhance character stats. Conquest Dark is now available in early access on Steam.
AppWizard
April 26, 2025
EA's skateboarding simulation, Skate, is set for an early access release in 2025 and will require a constant internet connection, with no option for offline play. The game is designed as a massively multiplayer online experience that evolves over time with dynamic changes and live events. Concerns have been raised about the sustainability of this always-online model, especially if EA were to discontinue server support, potentially rendering the game unplayable.
AppWizard
April 16, 2025
The studio Chaf has removed the MOBA battle royale game Velev from Steam shortly after its launch due to an inability to secure necessary funding for ongoing development. Initially, they planned to transition the game from a premium model to a free-to-play format, but later announced this was no longer feasible. All purchases have been refunded to players. Chaf acknowledged that Velev was in a premature state at launch and expressed heartbreak over stepping away from development despite the team's passion for the project.
AppWizard
April 12, 2025
Dark and Darker has launched Season 6 of its early access release, introducing "Adventure Mode," a PvE-exclusive co-op format that allows players to explore dungeons without PvP encounters. The update includes adjustments to loot drops and monster difficulties, new monster patterns such as the Nightmare Ice Spider and Nightmare Yeti, and a "High-Roller boss summoning system" for summoning bosses like the Lich and Ghost King. Numerous bug fixes have been made, along with improvements to gameplay mechanics, cooldown times, armor ratings, and new crafting options.
AppWizard
March 21, 2025
Frosthaven, a digital adaptation of the board game, will be available on PC in early access by the end of 2025, with a closed beta launching sooner. It is being developed by Snapshot Games, which has inherited part of the code from the Gloomhaven PC game. The adaptation aims to be 95% accurate to the original board game, featuring both single-player and cooperative online multiplayer gameplay for up to four players. The game will introduce new complexities, including changing seasons and multiple biomes, while maintaining a vibrant aesthetic. Currently, it is about 80% complete, with a team expansion from 20 to 55 staff members. Players can apply for the closed beta starting March 27, which will include six core starter classes and a structured tutorial.
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