Subnautica 2, the highly anticipated ocean survival game, has suffered a leak with unofficial builds circulating online just days before its early access launch on PC. Developer Unknown Worlds confirms the leak, warning against downloading the incomplete development versions due to safety and stability concerns. The leak comes amidst a complex legal battle involving publisher Krafton.
Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, the spiritual successor to KOTOR, adopts a small-team approach with contractors, eschewing AI for creative depth. Developer BioWare aims for a more focused, finishable experience, incorporating multiple storylines for replayability. Casey Hudson shares insights into the game's development philosophy, emphasizing player satisfaction over lengthy, AI-assisted content.
Motorslice, the action platformer where you can parry giant industrial machinery with a chainsaw, has cut its way to the top of Steam's charts with a Very Positive rating and over 2,200 reviews, 88% of which are positive. Players and reviewers alike are praising its unique blend of parkour with a chainsword and the satisfaction of carving up hostile robots. Despite initial launch jank, the developer has swiftly addressed key bugs, ensuring a smoother experience for those embracing their inner "slicer."
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the highly anticipated successor to Knights of the Old Republic, is being funded by GreaterThan Group, a new investment company founded by former NetEase president Simon Zhu. Zhu's group aims to support undervalued developers, giving them the opportunity to work on dream projects without compromise. With a $100 million investment round, GreaterThan is backing not only Arcanaut Studios' Star Wars project but also BulletFarm, a studio working on a secretive, David Lynch-inspired shooter.
Midnight Suns, the latest from Firaxis Games, offers a unique blend of turn-based combat and deep character customization within the Marvel universe. While flawed by launch technical issues, it provides an enjoyable, team-centric experience. With over 40 missions and more than 200 abilities, there's depth for fans to dive into.
Discover how All Will Rise blends complex card battles with narrative-driven interactive fiction, tackling climate activism and social issues in a uniquely engaging way. With its innovative trust mechanic and emotional energies system, this game promises an experience unlike typical deck-builders. Set in the ancient Keralan city of Muziris, All Will Rise challenges players to build a case against corporate greed.
Arcanaut Studios' new Star Wars game, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, eschews Generative AI in favor of a lean, creative approach. With a $100 million private investment, the team, led by Mass Effect director Casey Hudson, promises a focused experience, avoiding the bloat of 100+ hour games like Crimson Desert. This strategic move reflects the studio's belief in people-driven development over relying on AI or excessive funding.
The Sinking City 2 successfully pivots to survival horror, ditching its open-world detective roots for a more focused, unsettling experience. Set in Lovecraft's Arkham, players control Calvin, a detective trying to revive his comatose girlfriend after a ill-fated trip to the Dreamlands. Early gameplay showcases improved combat, a crafting system, and an eerie atmosphere that breathes new life into tired Lovecraftian tropes.
Forza Horizon 6, set to release on May 19, has suffered a significant leak, with players accessing the game early via unencrypted files on SteamDB. Developer Playground Games has vowed to take strict action, including franchise-wide and hardware bans, against those found playing the leaked build. The move has drawn a mixed response from the community, with some questioning the punishment given the leak's apparent origin from a review build mishap.
Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release is set for before the end of the year, after early November's ExileCon, cautiously avoiding a direct clash with the highly anticipated GTA 6 on November 19. Director Jonathan Rogers acknowledges the unavoidable impact of GTA 6's massive media presence, opting for a strategic buffer. Despite the challenge, Path of Exile 2's dedicated 13-year-cultivated PC fanbase is expected to drive significant excitement around its launch.
