pre-launch Archives

BetaBeacon

May 29, 2026

Battle Waves: Mobile is out now on iOS & Android

- The game Battle Waves: Mobile had 160,000 pre-registrations on Google Play and became the #1 Card Game in iOS pre-orders worldwide. - Six critical gameplay crashes were identified and resolved during a two-week Open Beta.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

World of Tanks Heat is here, and the hero shooter-esque spin-off has five free tanks in it for you

World of Tanks Heat officially launched after being unveiled at Gamescom, blending hero shooter elements with vehicular combat in a post-World War II setting. Players can customize tanks and engage in 5v5 and 10v10 battles with unique agents. The game design is 70% based on real tanks, with 30% creative elements. Wargaming has made Season 0 battle passes free, introducing weekly cosmetic items and unlockable tanks, starting with the XM1V. However, the game currently has a 'Mostly Negative' rating on Steam due to frequent crashes and bugs, despite smooth pre-launch testing.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Subnautica 2’s EULA is so severe that even this news story breaks it

Subnautica 2 has launched in early access and received praise for its gameplay, but it faces controversy due to its publisher Krafton's strict End User License Agreement (EULA). The EULA prohibits players from transferring their Steam accounts to family members upon death, raising concerns about digital asset inheritance. Discussions on platforms like the Stop Killing Games subreddit reflect unease about consumer rights. Additionally, Krafton's CEO has been using ChatGPT to address corporate challenges, including reducing bonus payouts to the heads of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica.

AppWizard

May 11, 2026

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes live early for some Xbox players as the PC version gets Denuvo DRM

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is facing pre-launch challenges, including accidental activation of pre-order codes for the Xbox Series X/S version at Walmart, allowing some players to access the game early. This early access was later deactivated, but some players retained access by disconnecting from the internet. Additionally, PC gamers are experiencing performance concerns related to Denuvo DRM in the Steam version of the game. Despite these issues, the developers aim to create a family-friendly game that celebrates the Arkham series.