Bulkhead's ambitious all-out warfare FPS Wardogs launches in early access on Steam today for $39.99, but console players face a long wait. The studio has confirmed Xbox and PS5 versions targeting a 2028 release window, suggesting the 1.0 launch aligns with the console debut.
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed Path of Exile 2 will exit early access with its 1.0 launch on December 11, 2026, arriving on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement debuted during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 alongside a new trailer revealing the Duelist class.
Alive In's promising Soulslike Metroidvania Vapor World: Over The Mind entered early access on August 19 with 100,000 wishlists but quickly drew overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews focused on AI-generated cutscenes. Studio director Young Kim acknowledged the backlash and committed to replacing the cutscenes by the weekend, though the launch reputation has already suffered.
Modern Warfare 4's early access beta on Steam peaked at 115,145 concurrent players before plummeting to roughly 46,000 within a day, a near 50 percent drop that signals trouble for the shooter's PC launch. Steam reviews have settled at Mixed with 45 percent negative ratings, citing aim assist, time-to-kill, spawn logic, and map design as core problems. The truly open beta launches next week, but the early numbers paint a worrying picture for Activision's latest Call of Duty entry.
Jagex has confirmed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on September 15. The survival-crafting spin-off marks the first standalone RuneScape title and the franchise's debut on consoles after selling over one million copies in early access.
EA Play members can now jump into a 10-hour early access trial of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 across Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC Game Pass, and Ultimate tiers. The trial includes full access to the new Persona Engine, revamped gameplay mechanics, and the G.O.A.T. Career Journey, with all progress carrying over to the full release.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will leave Steam Early Access on September 2, launching its 1.0 version across Windows PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The update adds a story conclusion, new weapons and armor, and a Bomb path ability that makes enemies explode.
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with early access beginning August 21 for pre-order customers on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The open beta follows on August 28 and adds Nintendo Switch 2 to the platform lineup, marking the franchise's return to Nintendo hardware after years away.
Stars Reach, the latest project from MMO legend Raph Koster, promises to revolutionize the genre with its dynamic, sandbox world design, set to launch in Early Access this summer. Unlike traditional MMOs such as World of Warcraft, Stars Reach focuses on player-driven experiences through features like terraforming, ecological systems, and governance. By embracing emergence over prescription, Koster aims to bring back the "dream of an alternate world" that has been lost in modern MMO design.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie, an extraction shooter with base-building elements, shows great potential despite Early Access issues. With its immersive audio and engaging gameplay loop, fans of the genre will find it a treasure. However, a poor tutorial and bugs hinder the experience.
