Steam launch Archives

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May 16, 2026

How Poppy Playtime made ‘free game, paid DLC’ work on PC

GameDiscoverCo held its annual offsite gathering, discussing various industry developments. Footprints.gg reported significant buzz for Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its launch, with GTA 6 also trending due to trailer speculation. Xbox plans include Project Saluki, a new Game Pass tier for the Chinese market, and Positron, potentially introducing a disc-to-digital entitlement program. Steam's bundle discounting interface has sparked discussions about pricing strategies. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2. Roblox is experiencing shifts in user-generated content rights and cost models. The Source 2-powered s&box has launched on Steam, but interest is waning. Hushcrasher's analysis indicates rising game production costs are due to project scope rather than base costs. Concurrent user metrics suggest week one sales can reach 20 times peak concurrent users. Poppy Playtime, a horror puzzle game, has expanded from a free title to four paid chapters, with Huggy Wuggy becoming a popular character. Mob Entertainment, founded by brothers with a background in 3D animation, has seen Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 sell 408,000 copies on Steam and 19,000 on Epic Games Store. The free base game has 2.76 million downloads on Steam since the chapter's release. The franchise's revenue from four DLCs exceeds a million on Steam, with potential total revenue approaching 100 million when including console and mobile sales. The development team employs a parallel strategy for annual chapter releases, with varying DLC structures across platforms. The pricing of DLC has increased over time, reflecting greater ambition in production. Game director Bryce Clark emphasizes balancing puzzles and chase sequences to enhance player experience.

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January 20, 2026

This massively multiplayer roguelike with Hades combat won my heart, and it’s fixing my biggest worry by coming to Steam

33 Immortals will be released on Steam this summer after a year of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store and Xbox/PC Game Pass. Developed by Thunder Lotus Games, it launched in March 2025 and received positive reviews. The game features a shared hub world where players can join lobbies of up to 33. Experienced players can unintentionally make encounters easier for newcomers, leading to balance issues. A roadmap for 2026 includes new content, such as the Gluttony weapon and a third map, Paradiso. The game is priced at .99 / £15.99 on the Epic Games Store and supports crossplay with Steam users.

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November 15, 2025

One of the most ambitious MMORPGs is finally coming to Steam soon with a big price cut, but it’s still far from finished

Ashes of Creation, an MMORPG from Intrepid Studios, will debut on Steam on December 11 at a price of .99, with a 15% discount available for purchases made within the first two weeks. The game is currently in the Alpha Two phase, with plans to move to Beta One and Beta Two before full launch. The 'Alpha Two Third Wave Bundle' is available for , including access to both beta tests, a month of game time, and in-game currency. Existing playtesters will not receive a Steam key and must purchase the game on Steam or continue using the standalone client, which will be cross-compatible. Players who participated in testing before the Steam launch will receive two unique titles that alter their cloak's appearance.

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November 1, 2025

Beloved boomer shooter Dusk celebrates coming to Xbox with new ‘Dusk Gulch’ level riffing on Halo’s best multiplayer map

New Blood's Dusk has been released on Xbox consoles after seven years, introducing a new map called Dusk Gulch, inspired by Halo's Blood Gulch. Dusk Gulch is designed for wave survival mode and can also be played in Duskworld multiplayer mode. It features a smaller scale compared to Blood Gulch. To access Dusk Gulch on Steam, players must select "Play Dusk - Moddable" in the launch popup and find it under "Campaign," then "Custom Levels." On Xbox, the map is available in the main Endless mode list.

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October 29, 2025

If you want a break from Risk of Rain 2, my favorite new roguelike is pretty close and super cheap

Godbreakers is a roguelike game that debuted on October 23, featuring melee-based co-op combat similar to Risk of Rain 2. It is currently available at a discounted price of .69 / £12.99 and offers a free demo on Steam. The game focuses on engaging gameplay with brisk levels and exhilarating combat, allowing players to steal enemy abilities and navigate boss fights. It includes a diverse arsenal of weapons with unique movesets and playstyles, balancing accessibility with depth for players.

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September 14, 2025

Escape From Tarkov update nerfs its ‘aimbot’ enemies as Battlestate finally responds to hardcore frustrations

Battlestate Games has released a new update for Escape From Tarkov that addresses player concerns regarding enemy AI. Key changes include: - Increased time for AI soldiers to detect enemies, both initially and after losing track. - Slower aiming mechanics for AI, reducing their instantaneous lethality. - Adjusted detection angles for improved realism and fairness. - Fixes to the AI detection system that previously allowed them to see through non-transparent obstacles. - AI will no longer aim for the head if they have not seen the player for at least 15 seconds. These changes affect various AI opponents, including regular bots, sniper scavs, raiders, and bosses, though some bosses will retain their previous capabilities. The update also includes balance changes such as increased maximum offer slots at the Flea Market, restoration of the full item range for the Peacekeeper and Jaeger LL4, and an increased experience multiplier for certain raid outcomes.

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July 26, 2025

How Mycopunk’s devs turned a school project with zero funding into a ‘Very Positive’ Steam launch: ‘We wanted to make our own dream version of Deep Rock or Helldivers’

Modeler Ryan Yan and creative director Liam Cribbs presented their school project, Mycopunk, to potential publishers at GDC 2024. Mycopunk is a co-op first-person shooter where players act as robot exterminators combating a fungal infection on a planet. The game, developed over nine months by students from NYU, recently launched in early access under Devolver Digital. The team, known as Pigeons at Play, believes in the potential of student-led projects and encourages students to pitch games with a solid plan and a fun demo.

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July 23, 2025

The Girl From Arkanya Gets August 2025 Steam Release After Publisher Split

Developer Arkanya Games has announced that The Girl from Arkanya will be released on PC via Steam on August 21, 2025. The studio has shifted to self-publishing after ending its partnership with Top Hat Studios. A new trailer showcases the game's pixel art adventure, featuring puzzle-solving, dungeon crawling, and light combat, with the protagonist Marisa and her capybara companion. The game is inspired by The Legend of Zelda series and has faced delays since its initial announcement in 2020. The decision to self-publish was made due to disagreements over the project's direction, allowing Arkanya Games to set their own release timeline. The PC version will be released independently while discussions for console adaptations are ongoing.

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May 7, 2025

NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation Is Coming Soon to MechWarrior 5: Clans and New World: Aeternum

NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation has been introduced to enhance the visual experience in several games, including MechWarrior 5: Clans, New World: Aeternum, and Spirit of the North 2. MechWarrior 5: Clans, a spin-off set in the MechWarrior universe, will receive an update with the Ghost Bear: Flash Storm DLC, supporting NVIDIA DLSS 4 for improved frame rates on GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards. New World: Aeternum will launch Season 8 - Season of the Divide, featuring new maps and events, and will integrate NVIDIA DLSS 4 for enhanced visuals and performance. Spirit of the North 2 will support NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation from its launch in two days. Other titles adopting DLSS technology include Bodycam, which has been updated to support DLSS Super Resolution with plans for Frame Generation, and Lost Skies, which launched on Steam Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution. Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree and Necrophosis also feature DLSS Super Resolution support.

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March 14, 2025

Another live service shooter is getting shut down, this time before it even launched on Steam

Star Wars: Hunters will not be released on PC as initially hoped, with the final content update scheduled for April 15th, and the game remaining playable until October 1st, 2025, when the online servers will shut down. The announcement did not address the delayed Steam release, which was initially set for January 2025. The game debuted in June 2024 after several delays and has received a lukewarm reception, holding a 57 aggregate score on Metacritic for the Nintendo Switch.