game release Archives

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

13 years after it was first teased, and 2 months after committing to a 2025 release, Mewgenics is delayed into 2026

Mewgenics, an "endless cat breeding RPG," will now be released on February 10, 2026, instead of the originally planned 2025 launch. Creator Edmund McMillen cited strategic planning as the reason for the delay, aiming to avoid competition with holiday releases. The additional eight months will allow the team to complete significant development tasks, including the animation of the final boss, integration of hard path rewards and random generation items, creation of ten new cutscenes, commissioning of three new music tracks, implementation of alternative and shiny furniture, and the completion of a secret late-game system. McMillen plans to engage fans with live streams and previews starting in January.

AppWizard

May 25, 2025

Double Fine dev embarks on a quest to discover Full Throttle’s true release date: ‘Perhaps the best 30th birthday present I could give Full Throttle was a real birthday’

Full Throttle, an adventure game by LucasArts, marked its 30th anniversary, leading to an investigation into its release date. Conflicting sources suggested various dates: April 30, April 20, and May 19, 1995. Double Fine Productions leans towards April 30, but that date fell on a Sunday, making it unlikely for a retail release. Investigation into original release files indicated modifications as late as May 2, 1995. An advertisement in The Daily Record on May 19, 1995, promoted the game, but staggered releases and miscommunication were common at the time. CompUSA expected copies by May 5, but they didn't reach shelves until at least May 18. Silk noted that requests for hints about the game began to appear after May 19, 1995, suggesting that this date may mark when the game entered public awareness.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

Stellar Blade devs seem as confused as everyone else as the action-RPG’s PC port gets region locked in over 100 countries despite no PSN requirements: “May I ask where you live?”

Stellar Blade will be available on PC without requiring a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, but it is subject to region-locking limitations affecting over 100 countries, making it inaccessible to many potential players. This has led to frustration among users, as demonstrated by a tweet from a disappointed player. Shift Up, the game's developer, is engaging with users on Twitter to understand the situation better. While Sony has moved away from enforcing PSN requirements for its PC games, the region-locking issue persists in several recent releases, including The Last of Us 2 Remastered and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

‘You can’t escape us’: Devolver plots to release a game on GTA 6’s release date, no matter when that is

Devolver Digital announced a cryptic message on X regarding the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6, stating, "You can't escape us. May 26, 2026 it is then." The publisher is known for titles like Cult of the Lamb and Death's Door and is expected to unveil a game on the same day as GTA 6. Enter the Gungeon 2 is set for a 2026 release, while Hotline Miami 3 is speculated but not officially announced. If Rockstar Games delays GTA 6, Devolver may choose to release their game as planned or delay it. The timing may favor Devolver, as GTA 6 is unlikely to be available on PC at launch, potentially attracting PC gamers to an indie title.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Rockstar bumps Grand Theft Auto 6 to May 2026

Rockstar Games has announced that the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI has been shifted to May 26, 2026. The decision was communicated via a message on Twitter, where the studio expressed gratitude for fan interest and emphasized their commitment to exceeding expectations. CEO Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive supported the delay, highlighting the importance of allowing the development team time to realize their creative vision. The game was originally scheduled for a fall 2025 release, and the delay has been welcomed by other developers and publishers.

BetaBeacon

April 30, 2025

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Will be Out as a Free-to-Play Game on PC, iOS and Android on May 21

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will have its full release on May 21 as a free-to-play game on PC, Android, and iOS. The game will feature field bosses with matchmaking for up to 12 players, and the frequency of boss spawns will be reduced. The developers are also planning to improve the RP system in response to player feedback, adding more content like exploration challenges and co-op content that won't require RP. The ultimate goal is to have the entirety of Westeros in the game, with the next major update focusing on bringing the Stormlands.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Steel Seed has been delayed to April 22nd, gets PC requirements

Steel Seed, a stealth-action adventure game developed by ESDigital Games and Storm in a Teacup, has been postponed from April 10th to April 22nd to allow for additional game optimization. Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing at ESDigital Games, stated that the delay is necessary to ensure a polished experience across all platforms due to technical hurdles encountered during platform certification tests. The game will utilize Unreal Engine 5, and the minimum PC requirements are as follows: - OS: Windows 10 - Processor: Intel i7-3770K 3.50GHz or AMD equivalent - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel ARC 580 / AMD equivalent - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 50 GB available space - VR Support: No Recommended requirements include: - OS: Windows 10 - Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K, 4.00 GHz or AMD equivalent - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 / Intel ARC 770 / AMD RX 5700XT - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 50 GB available space - VR Support: No Details on targeted resolution, framerate, and graphical settings have not yet been disclosed.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced launch is going poorly or well depending on how you look at it: It’s got a ‘mixed’ rating on Steam and is one of the most-played games

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced has launched on Steam, attracting nearly 115,000 concurrent players, with a peak of over 187,000 in the last 24 hours, primarily due to being offered free to existing owners. However, it has not become one of Steam's top-selling games. The Steam rating for GTA 5 Enhanced is "mixed," with 56% of reviews positive, reflecting user frustration. Rockstar Support has noted that some online migrations may take additional time and that suspended or banned accounts may not be eligible for migration. The Enhanced edition has entered Steam's top 10 without significantly affecting the player base of GTA 5 Legacy, which has around 122,000 concurrent players. The Enhanced edition's player count briefly surpassed the Legacy version but has since stabilized. The combined player counts indicate strong engagement with the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

Game Pass: What time does Avowed go live?

Avowed launches on February 18, 2024, at synchronized global times: 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT, 7pm CET, 3am KST (Feb 19), 3am JST (Feb 19), 5am AEDT (Feb 19), and 7am NZDT (Feb 19). Early access for the Premium Edition started on February 13. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass, but only for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers at launch; it will not be accessible to Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers. Avowed can also be pre-ordered on platforms like Xbox Store, Steam, and Battle.net.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Avowed advance access launch time and full release date

Gamers are preparing for the launch of Avowed, with advanced access for the "Premium" edition available on February 13, 2024, at 10 am Pacific Time. The full launch is set for February 18, 2024, also at 10 am Pacific Time. The advanced access unlock times are as follows: - 10 am PST, February 13 (Los Angeles) - 1 pm EST, February 13 (New York) - 6 pm GMT, February 13 (London) - 7 pm CEST, February 13 (Berlin) - 5 am, February 14 (AEDT) - 7 am, February 14 (NZDT) The full launch release times are: - 10 am PST, February 18 (Los Angeles) - 1 pm EST, February 18 (New York) - 6 pm GMT, February 18 (London) - 7 pm CEST, February 18 (Berlin) - 5 am, February 19 (AEDT) - 7 am, February 19 (NZDT) Preloading for Avowed is currently only available on Xbox, with PC users likely needing to wait until the game officially unlocks to download.