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January 16, 2026

2023 PC Game Now 100% Free on Steam for 48 Hours

RewindApp's Initial Drift Online is available for free on Steam for approximately 48 hours until January 18. Players can claim the game during this period, and it will be theirs to keep after downloading. The game features street racing in Japan and has received 792 user reviews with an overall approval rating of 79%, though it currently sits at 58% during the promotional period. Some users have reported server issues due to an influx of new players, while others have had a smooth experience.

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January 14, 2026

Long-Awaited Minecraft-Like MMO Hytale Launches in Early Access and Seemingly Registers Big Player Numbers Right Away

Hytale is now available in early access after its creator reacquired the rights from Riot Games. Players can purchase the game from the official website with three options: Standard (), Supporter (), and Cursebreaker (9). The game has reportedly seen a high rate of new players, although initial claims of 2.8 million users were debunked due to server issues. The development team revitalized a dormant build in eight weeks, addressing core systems and bugs. Exploration Mode features an infinite, procedurally generated world with biomes, structures, and creatures, allowing players to explore, craft, and engage in multiplayer experiences. Creative Mode offers building tools and specialized entity tools. Modding support is available from day one, with partnerships for robust content creation. Hytale supports multiplayer across all modes and plans to introduce Adventure Mode, official Minigames, and social features. There are future plans for console launches and consideration of a mobile version.

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January 12, 2026

Minecraft-like RPG Hytale expects “over 1 million players” at launch, Hypixel lead reflects on its “incredibly difficult” development: “No sacrifices, no Hytale”

Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hypixel, has reflected on the challenges and personal sacrifices made during the development of Hytale, which is set to launch on January 13, 2026, with expectations of over 1 million players logging in. He has expressed that the past few months have been difficult for his family due to his commitment to reviving the game and rebuilding the team. After being acquired by Riot Games, Hytale faced cancellation in June 2025 but was reclaimed by Collins-Laflamme and his team, leading to an upcoming early access release. The Hypixel team is encouraging fans to download the launcher to prevent server issues at launch. Collins-Laflamme hinted at the realization of a long-held dream feature for the game.

AppWizard

November 26, 2025

A major online services outage is affecting Fortnite, Arc Raiders, Battle.net, PSN, and more

Arc Raiders has restored connectivity to the Epic Games Store after experiencing service disruptions. Users reported issues with Arc Raiders servers around 10:30 AM Pacific Time, and Downdetector noted a surge in complaints regarding access to several platforms, including Fortnite, Rocket League, Dead by Daylight, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Elden Ring, and Battle.net. Amazon and Cloudflare have also acknowledged similar issues.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

My new RPG obsession has a toxic player problem, but its dev refuses to “whack on a leavers penalty” and call it a day

Fellowship, a multiplayer online dungeon adventure from Chief Rebel, has a daily peak user base of approximately 9,000 to 11,000 on Steam. Players have expressed frustrations regarding player behavior, particularly the lack of penalties for those who leave groups or queues, which affects match wait times. Community director Hamish Bode discussed plans to address these issues, including the development of an Eternal matchmaking system and improved communication tools. The team is also considering rewarding players who complete dungeons together to encourage positive interactions. Bode emphasized the need for a balanced approach to managing player behavior, acknowledging the complexities of implementing punishment systems alongside communication improvements.

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November 24, 2025

Escape from Tarkov director says the launch week’s wobbles were ‘actual stress testing not only of our servers but also our mind and nerves’

On November 15, Escape From Tarkov launched on Steam after an eight-year beta phase. The launch faced login issues due to high demand, leading to server difficulties acknowledged by developer Battlestate Games. This resulted in review bombing from frustrated players. Nikita Buyanov, the director and COO of Battlestate, commented on the situation, expressing gratitude for player enjoyment despite the challenges. The game's intense gameplay and immersive environments continue to attract players, highlighting its enduring appeal.

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November 18, 2025

Cloudflare is down, crippling X, ChatGPT, and more in widespread outage

Cloudflare experienced a significant outage on November 18, 2025, around 6:00 am ET, disrupting a large portion of the global web and causing widespread "500 errors" and internal server issues. Major platforms such as X, OpenAI's ChatGPT, and Canva were rendered inoperable, along with popular online games like League of Legends. Cloudflare stated it was investigating the issue impacting multiple customers but did not provide a specific explanation. There was scheduled maintenance at its Santiago data center on the same day from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC. While some recovery was reported in the UK, users in the US continued to face error messages.

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November 18, 2025

Is Minecraft facing an outage? Gamers report login and server issues

On November 18 at 1:57 AM, many Minecraft players experienced difficulties accessing the game due to a significant network outage affecting Microsoft’s networks. Downdetector recorded over 250 user complaints, with 80% related to server issues, 10% to login errors, and 10% to gameplay challenges. This incident is the second occurrence of server issues for Minecraft in a few weeks, following a previous outage linked to Microsoft Azure. Microsoft transitioned Minecraft hosting from Amazon to its own Azure platform in 2020 to enhance Azure's growth. Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios and launched in 2011, was acquired by Microsoft for .5 billion in 2014.

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November 2, 2025

Arc Raiders players stuck in login queues and long matchmaking times as it blows past its Steam player peak of 330,000

Players of Arc Raiders are currently experiencing challenges related to server strain, voice chat, and party system issues, which Embark Studios is working to resolve. The game recently reached over 330,000 concurrent players on Steam, leading to matchmaking errors and lengthy queue times of 5 to 10 minutes. SteamDB recorded a peak of 337,834 players, but numbers have since settled around 286,000. Players are sharing their frustrations on platforms like Reddit, and some humorously refer to the game as a "queue simulator." Despite the difficulties, some players find that persistence in the pre-game queue can eventually allow them to rejoin the game, though this may lead to matchmaking stalls.

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October 18, 2025

New Battlefield 6 update takes action on literally everything I’ve moaned about this week

Battlefield 6 is set to implement significant changes to its progression system, addressing player frustrations with slow weapon and attachment unlocks. Key changes include a 10% increase in match completion XP bonuses, a 40% boost in daily challenge bonuses, a reduction in XP required to unlock the first 20 attachment ranks, and revised requirements for certain assignments. The developers are also working to reduce the prevalence of XP farms that inflate player stats and disrupt gameplay. Additionally, changes to the Conquest mode will revert the starting ticket count to 1,000 and reinstate 45-minute timed rounds. The game is currently stable, with no major server issues or bugs.