NC, formerly known as NCSOFT, has launched AION 2, its action-packed open-world MMORPG, to players around the world. The game is now available for free on PC through Steam and NC’s proprietary PURPLE platform. Following the original AION, which launched on PC 17 years ago, NC began reaching out to Western players in March to gather feedback and prepare AION 2 for its global audience. The company introduced developer-led videos, adjusted pricing for Western players, and shared a roadmap of upcoming announcements as part of its preparations. The game was also showcased at Summer Games Fest Play Days in June…
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Kakao Games has unveiled the first developer diary for ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, offering a 17-minute look at the upcoming PC MMORPG and several previously unseen gameplay systems. Titled The First Step into a New World, the developer diary features executive producer Kyung-tae Kim, who also worked as the planning lead and producer on the original ArcheAge. The video explores how character progression, combat, exploration, and player decisions are designed to connect throughout the game. Choices that initially appear minor can eventually develop into larger conflicts, including faction warfare and large-scale naval battles across the open sea. Competitive content…
FPS fans are getting a showcase of their own. The FPS Games Show, presented by Bulkhead, will debut on September 3, 2026, bringing together 16 games for a fast-moving presentation packed with news, gameplay, updates, and reveals. The pre-recorded showcase will air live at 19:00 BST / 20:00 CEST exclusively on Twitch, with the event built specifically around the games and communities that make up the first-person shooter genre. Rather than competing for attention or selling individual presentation slots, the FPS Games Show is being organized as a collaborative event. Participating developers and publishers are taking part without paid placements…
Independent developer Angelicore Game Studios has officially unveiled Angelic: Dark Symphony, a cinematic science-fiction RPG that serves as the narrative centerpiece of the Angelic universe. Developed by a team that includes former Bungie and Crytek veterans, the game combines an ensemble-driven story, strategic turn-based combat, and a dark cosmic mystery set in humanity’s distant future. The announcement is accompanied by a new in-engine teaser that introduces the game’s neo-human protagonists, cinematic presentation, and the mysterious force emerging alongside the long-awaited return of the beings known as angels. The game’s story begins centuries after humanity engineered genetically enhanced neo-humans to survive…
Fans of classic sci-fi horror games have a new title to watch as developer Visuwyg and publisher Hyperstrange have unveiled DERELIKT, a narrative-driven retro first-person shooter inspired by the atmosphere and design philosophy of late ’90s survival horror. Scheduled to launch on PC later this year, the game combines the unsettling aesthetics of the original PlayStation era with modern controls and quality-of-life improvements. Set aboard the Von Neumann Outpost, a remote research station built into a derelict asteroid orbiting Saturn, DERELIKTplaces players in an isolated environment where power systems are failing and the remaining survivors can’t agree on what really…
Developed by Brazilian indie studio Soneka Games and published by Vsoo Games, Dreamcards is a roguelike deckbuilding adventure that takes players into the recurring dreams of a withdrawn protagonist known only as Self. As players journey through surreal dreamscapes inspired by memories and relationships, they’ll build increasingly powerful decks while battling the ever-changing Monster Within before each dream descends into a nightmare. At the heart of Dreamcards is the satisfaction of creating game-breaking card combinations. Players begin with modest decks that can quickly evolve into powerful engines capable of generating massive amounts of resources, drawing additional cards, repeating abilities, and…
Saber Interactive has unveiled Rideshare “Stimulator”, a new immersive driving simulation that puts players in charge of their own rideshare business. Developed by UNIGINE, the upcoming title combines realistic driving mechanics with dynamic storytelling as players navigate a bustling city filled with lifelike traffic, pedestrians, and an ever-changing cast of passengers. The game is scheduled to launch later this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Unlike traditional driving simulators, Rideshare “Stimulator” places equal emphasis on the people riding in your vehicle. Every fare introduces a new passenger with their own unique personality and story, ranging from humorous…
Electric Machine Games has announced that The Core will launch in Steam Early Access on August 13, 2026, giving players their first opportunity to explore its atmospheric sci-fi world. Developed by a solo creator, the game marks the studio’s first PC release after the success of Tall Man Run, the mobile hit that has surpassed 250 million downloads worldwide. Following several public playtests and a Steam demo shaped by community feedback, the first chapters of the adventure are nearly ready for players to experience. In The Core, players take control of an autonomous AI that awakens inside a long-abandoned facility…
Developer brothers Joe and Andrew Fender, best known for the indie horror hit DEVOUR, which has sold more than 7 million copies, have announced that their upcoming cooperative climbing game Sunset Summit will launch on Steam on August 21. Published by Future Friends Games, whose title CloverPit has attracted more than 5 million players, the game offers a lighthearted climbing experience that emphasizes collaboration over punishment. Designed for one to eight players, Sunset Summit invites friends to work together as they scale towering mountains and floating sky islands before the sun sets. Unlike many climbing games that punish every mistake,…
RocketWerkz has announced a pair of major milestones for its upcoming spaceflight simulator Kitten Space Agency. The project has become the first video game to receive the NZX Most Innovative Hi-Tech Creative Technology Solutionaward at the 2026 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards, while also surpassing $200,000 USD in community contributions through the Ahwoo platform. To mark the occasion, the studio has released the first teaser video featuring real-time pre-alpha gameplay, offering an early glimpse at the game’s ambitious simulation systems. Kitten Space Agency is available as a free download on Ahwoo, with optional community contributions helping to fund ongoing development. Designed…