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Crimson Desert sells 2 million copies amid launch issues and mixed reviews
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Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert has sold 2 million copies since its March 20, 2026 release, achieving a peak of 240,000 concurrent Steam players. However, players report clunky controls, technical glitches, and suspected AI art, leading to Mixed Steam reviews. The developer promises improvements while players praise features like carrying cats.
Mega Crit has released a new beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 that reverses several balance changes from the previous update. The developer emphasized that in-game feedback, rather than Steam review bombing, guided the adjustments. Prepared returns for the Silent character, among other tweaks.
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Following its first-week milestone of 3 million sales, Slay the Spire 2 has now generated an estimated $92 million on Steam—topping the lifetime earnings of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2—after two weeks in early access, per analytics firm Alinea.
Owlskip Games, led by former ZA/UM developer Tim Sheinman, has launched The Ratline on Steam. Set in 1971, the game has players act as a private detective tracing escaped Nazi war criminals living under assumed identities. It emphasizes piecing together clues from documents and phone calls on a virtual pinboard.
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Enjoy Studio's sandbox survival RPG Everwind has entered early access on Steam, blending Minecraft-like mechanics with airship exploration across ocean islands. The game features procedurally generated worlds and crafting systems, drawing comparisons to Hytale and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Developers plan at least a year of early access for improvements.
Mythmatch, a new indie game blending merger mechanics with RPG elements, released on Steam for $16. Players take on the role of Artemis, a wannabe goddess exiled to the mortal realm, where she uses merging abilities to aid a village. The combat-free title emphasizes altruism and Greek mythology in a premium format without ads or microtransactions.
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Valve has expressed disappointment over a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James accusing the company of illegal gambling through loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. In a statement posted on Steam, Valve defends its mystery boxes as comparable to physical items such as baseball cards and Pokémon packs. The company highlights its efforts to combat gambling and opposes proposed changes to item transferability.
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