#early-access

#early-access

Avowed offers early access for Premium Edition holders on February 13, five days before the official release.

Avowed offers early access for premium edition buyers ahead of its full release.

Civilization 7 marks the first simultaneous release on PC and consoles in franchise history.

Firaxis is responding to player feedback on Civilization 7 with planned updates to improve UI and implement community-requested features.

Civilization 7 features a bug causing strange noises during Age transitions, attributed to overlapping audio from the Main Menu.

Valve introduces warning for early access games that haven't received updates.

Warning aims to protect users from investing in potentially abandoned titles.

Steam implements a new warning system for Early Access games.

The warning informs users about the time since the last update.

It's aimed at preventing users from purchasing abandoned projects.

The feature enhances user navigation in a vast library of games.

Early Access has evolved from a unique concept to a common practice, benefitting games like Baldur's Gate 3.

Valve has updated its refund policy on Steam, now counting playtime during Advanced Access towards the refund period, preventing abuses.

Steam refunds pose challenges for developers, especially smaller ones, as players can refund games within two hours, affecting game experiences and revenue.

Wreckfest 2 launches into early access on March 20, enhancing vehicle destruction and gameplay features.

Players can initiate relationships with 10 characters in Fields of Mistria, with full romance features planned for the future.

Path of Exile 2 performs moderately on Steam Deck, suitable for pick-up-and-play, but experiences significant frame rate drops.

Hyper Light Breaker is currently on sale with a strong early access launch deal.

Towers of Aghasba redefines survival-crafting by focusing on restoring ecosystems rather than exploiting them.

EA is adopting an early access model for Battlefield 7 to incorporate player feedback into game development.

Fortune's Run's development is uncertain after its creator announced a three-year prison sentence for past actions.

Grinding Gear Games is facing significant challenges due to the overwhelming success of Path of Exile 2's early-access launch.

Community feedback has significantly shaped the development of Void Crew, leading to numerous exciting new features ahead of the 1.0 launch.

Path of Exile 2 has faced balance issues post-launch, prompting immediate developer action to nerf overpowered skills.

Windblown combines high-speed gameplay with roguelike elements, aiming to push the boundaries of the genre.

The game is set to launch into Early Access on October 24, promising an engaging player experience.

EA has announced a console playtest for Skate, allowing players to provide feedback during development.

Hyper Light Breaker is an early access 3D co-op rogue-lite sequel to Hyper Light Drifter, focused on multiplayer exploration and fast-paced action.

Path of Exile 2 anticipates heavy player traffic and potential log-in queues during its early access launch this weekend.

Overthrown revitalizes the survival and crafting genre with smooth, dynamic mechanics and comedic gameplay elements.

The game emphasizes fun and interaction, allowing for creative base building and resource gathering.

Path of Exile 2 offers a vast amount of content, with 40-50 hours needed to reach endgame.

Caves of Qud officially launches version 1.0 after 15 years of development, celebrating with new features and supporting content post-release.

Path of Exile 2 will enter Early Access on November 15, 2024, featuring a mix of cinematics and gameplay as seen in its new trailer.

Players with Premium editions can access Indiana Jones and the Great Circle early tonight.

Leaked gameplay has revealed key plot elements prior to official release.

The game features a mix of adventure and iconic locations around the world.

A new video game called Mars Attracts lets players build a theme park on Mars while abducting humans, set in the Mars Attacks universe.

The November 18 update will significantly enhance Fields of Mistria with new romance features, gameplay depth, and a variety of new content.

Hades 2's Olympic Update introduces significant content including a new region, weapons, characters, and expanded storylines.

The growing trend of early access pricing in gaming is controversial but financially effective, exemplified by Warhammer 40: Space Marine 2.

Hades 2 early access release on Steam and Epic Games Store exceeded player count expectations, showcasing significant growth from its predecessor.

Some PS5 players of Star Wars Outlaws were forced to start new game saves due to a patch issue, leading to compensation offers from Ubisoft.

PS5 players of Star Wars Outlaws are experiencing issues preventing gameplay progression, requiring new saves to resolve.

Manor Lords, a successful medieval strategy game, may be coming to Xbox with potential discussions for a PS5 version, but no word on Nintendo Switch.

Manor Lords is now available through Early Access with a discount for a limited time.

Hooded Horse offers a 25% discount on Manor Lords game, soundtrack, and artbook at launch.