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Stories tagged with #Early Access.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2's first major Early Access update adds new ways to slow hostile creatures without letting players kill them outright. Adaptive Measures also changes BioMods, wrecks, the PDA and audio playback.
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EMPULSE launches June 24 in Early Access for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 1047 Games is following Splitgate with a paid 6v6 movement shooter built around wall-running, grapples, P.A.I.N.T. bombs and mechs.
Path of Exile
Path of Exile 2 is free to play on Steam until June 1 as part of a limited free weekend. The trial includes the current early access build and saves progress to each player's account.
Astroneer
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions will launch in Early Access on June 11 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The standalone Astroneer game is priced at $29.99 and has a public playtest set for June 4.
Steam
Modern Naval Warfare launches in Early Access on May 18 after Matrix Games warned buyers to expect a demanding submarine simulation, not a simplified naval action game. The PC release includes a Virginia-class submarine campaign, mission editor and heavy systems modeling from day one.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2's First Dive Showcase brought a new gameplay trailer before the sequel launches into early access on May 14. The trailer highlights underwater survival, crafting, unsettling environments and the sequel's co-op focus.
Path of Exile 2
Grinding Gear Games is aiming to take Path of Exile 2 out of early access after ExileCon this year. Game director Jonathan Rogers says version 1.0 may launch without all 12 planned character classes.
Steam
Paralives will launch in Steam Early Access on May 25, 2026 for PC and Mac. The long-awaited indie life sim is priced at $39.99 during Early Access and plans to expand with free updates.
Steam
Kraken Express has outlined what comes next for Windrose after its huge early access launch. The first major content update will add a new biome called Ashlands, but fixes and quality-of-life changes are coming first.
Steam
Better Than Dead will launch on Steam Early Access on May 12. Monte Gallo says the bodycam FPS will include a full campaign at launch, with more levels and a true ending planned later.
