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May 2, 2026

Subnautica 2 Release Date Announcement Forces Outbound Dev to Bring Its Game Launch Forward

Subnautica 2 is set for early access release on May 14. Developer Unknown Worlds faced challenges, including a public falling out with publisher Krafton and the dismissal of its management team, but the CEO has been reinstated. Square Glade Games has moved the release of their game Outbound to May 11 to avoid competition with Subnautica 2. Outbound is currently ranked 13th on Steam's Most Wishlisted chart. Subnautica 2 will allow players to explore an open-water environment, featuring solo and multiplayer experiences, and will be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and ‘broke even on development costs’ in 1 day

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold over 250,000 copies within its first day of early access. It received 91% positive reviews from more than 3,500 user reviews on Steam, achieving a "very positive" overall rating. The game reached a peak concurrent player count of nearly 52,000 on Steam and is currently among the top-selling games on the platform. The first patch for the game has been released, which includes bug fixes, network enhancements, balance adjustments, and localization fixes.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games Store again, and tinfoil Sorting Hat on, I think it’s time for a sequel reveal

Hogwarts Legacy is available for free on the Epic Games Store until May 3. This is not the first time the game has been offered for free, as a similar promotion occurred in December 2025. The timing of the giveaway coincides with Harry Potter Day on May 2, leading to speculation about the intentions of Warner Bros. Games. Avalanche Games has a new Community Manager, which may indicate positive developments for the franchise. A potential release for Hogwarts Legacy 2 could be around 2028, although it might arrive sooner due to asset reuse.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Subnautica 2 dev confirms there’s no gen AI “at all” in its survival sequel

The development of Subnautica 2 faced challenges between Unknown Worlds and its publisher, Krafton, but these issues have been resolved. The game is set to release in two weeks, and Scott MacDonald, Creative Media Producer at Unknown Worlds, confirmed that no generative AI was used in its development. He stated that the studio opted for traditional development methods, with all work being done by human programmers. Design Lead Anthony Gallegos noted that Krafton recognizes that mandating AI tools could disrupt the development process. Following a legal ruling reinstating Unknown Worlds president Ted Gill, Krafton is committed to supporting the game's Early Access launch.

Winsage

May 1, 2026

Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly

Microsoft resolved an issue affecting the display of security warnings when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files across all supported Windows versions, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. This problem was particularly evident on devices with multiple monitors having different display scaling settings. The fix was included in the optional KB5083631 preview cumulative update for Windows 11. The issue arose after the installation of the April 2026 security update, which introduced security warnings to enhance protection against phishing attacks. Users reported misalignment and obscured buttons in the security dialog, making it difficult to interact with. Additionally, the April security updates caused issues with third-party backup applications on Windows 11 systems and led to restart loops and failures during update installations on Windows Server.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Subnautica 2 now has a firm early access launch date, and it’s really soon

Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14. The game's development has faced turmoil between studio Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, including a leadership change at Unknown Worlds and a delay of the early access release to 2026. Krafton previously suggested that releasing the game in 2025 could cause "irreversible harm to the entire franchise," a statement that was later retracted. Subnautica 2 is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 30/04/2026

The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles from April 23, 2026, at 4 PM BST until April 30, 2026: Firestone - Idle Clicker Online RPG and Odsparks: An Automation Adventure. Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG is developed by Holyday Studios and allows players to collect heroes, enhance their gear and skills, engage in AFK battles, and participate in PVP encounters. Odsparks: An Automation Adventure, published by HandyGames and developed by Massive Miniteam, combines Automation with Real-Time Strategy, appealing to both experienced players and newcomers.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

Subnautica 2 early access launch date finally confirmed, and it’s just weeks away

Subnautica 2 is set to enter early access on May 14, 2026. The development faced significant challenges due to legal disputes between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds, including the dismissal of CEO Ted Gill and other senior developers. A judge ruled in favor of reinstating Gill and extended the deadline for a sales target bonus. A newly released cinematic teaser showcases divers exploring the ocean, encountering threats, and features a revamped Seamoth.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

Take-Two CEO says “there’s nothing to announce” about an LA Noire sequel after acquiring its creator’s studio, but “the teams are always looking at what we have”

LA Noire, developed by Team Bondi and Rockstar Games, has maintained a dedicated fanbase since its debut 15 years ago. Rockstar acknowledged a potential sequel in 2012, but it has not yet been released. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently hinted at the possibility of revisiting LA Noire during a discussion at the Iicon summit, stating there is nothing specific to announce but that future announcements would come from Rockstar. He indicated a broader interest in exploring Take-Two's intellectual properties and mentioned that they are always considering what they have. Take-Two acquired developer Video Games Deluxe, now known as Rockstar Australia, which is led by Brendan McNamara, the director of the original LA Noire. This studio has previously developed a virtual reality version of LA Noire for Rockstar in 2017.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Scheduled for PC Release on May 11

Publisher Dotemu will release Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes on PC on May 11, 2026. The game is developed by Alt Shift and features players as fleet commanders in a post-apocalyptic setting following the fall of the Twelve Colonies. Gameplay includes survival-focused elements, fleet management, tactical decision-making, resource gathering, and defense against Cylon attacks. The game will be available for purchase on Steam and GOG.