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Developer Wildlight Entertainment has locked in a new 5v5 mode for its shooter Highguard, responding to mixed reception after a rocky launch. The update has improved Steam reviews to 'Mixed,' though concurrent players continue to fall. This change aims to address criticisms of empty maps in the game's larger battles.

February 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Developer Seed Lab has announced that its upcoming farming simulation game, Starsand Island, will enter early access on Steam and Xbox Game Pass Preview on February 11, 2026. Originally slated for a full multiplatform release early in the month, the title will now spend a few months in early access to refine content based on player feedback. The full version is expected in summer 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Valve and the Proton development community have released Proton 10.0-4 to the stable channel, enabling 19 additional Windows games to run on Linux. This update includes numerous bug fixes and performance improvements for existing titles. The release enhances compatibility for Linux users via Steam Play and SteamOS.

January 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Indie developer Alevgor and publisher Alawar have released a free demo for their upcoming horror shoot 'em up, Haunted Lands, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience retro-inspired action as they select from various classes to battle demonic creatures in ancient crypts. It provides an early look at the game's challenging gameplay while the full release date remains pending.

A recent Steam release, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, places players in the role of a military commander managing survivor entry in a zombie apocalypse set in New York City. The game's mechanics of screening for infections and making life-or-death decisions have prompted reflections on current U.S. immigration enforcement. While praised for its tense gameplay, the title arrives amid heightened sensitivities around border security.

January 12, 2026 Reported by AI

Peter Molyneux's latest project, Masters of Albion, has secured a release date of April 22 on PC via Steam. The game, developed by Molyneux and 22cans, is described as a bold reimagining of the God Game genre. Molyneux has called it the culmination of his life's work.