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gamesannouncement 3 sources · May 21

Valheim Lead Engineer Announces Space Survival Game Starpath

Starpath is a passion project Smårs developed during nights and weekends over several years, and its announcement at BitSummit marks the first public reveal of a game from a key figure behind one of the most successful survival games of the past decade.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 4 sources · May 21

1047 Games Announces 6v6 Shooter EMPULSE With Pilotable Mechs

EMPULSE marks 1047 Games' return to the movement shooter genre after reviving Splitgate, and its mech-piloting and parkour systems directly target the audience left wanting by the dormant Titanfall franchise.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, and 1 more
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 21

DDD: Dice, Dungeons & Drakes Demo Now Available on Steam

The demo gives an early look at a tactical RPG that combines board game-style dice combat with open-world exploration, a formula the developer says is directly influenced by the excitement and strategy of Yu-Gi-Oh! card battles.

Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 21

Soulbound Steam Version Announced, Drops Web3 Roots

Soulbound's transition from a Web3 browser game to a conventional Steam release, explicitly dropping blockchain features, marks a notable retreat from the crypto-gaming model that defined its early life.

Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 20

Freefall '95 Gets June 1 Release Date on Steam

The release date announcement confirms that the 90s-inspired falling simulator, which earned positive early reception from its demo, will launch on Steam in under two weeks.

Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · May 20

Medic: Pacific War Enters Early Access on June 4, 2026

The six-year development cycle, marked by repeated suspensions and a switch from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, makes the early access launch a milestone for a project that was uncertain for years.

Game Spark
games 4 sources · May 20

Quantic Dream Cancels Spellcasters Chronicles, Servers Shut Down June 19

The shutdown of a major studio's live-service game less than four months after launch signals a rare public failure for Quantic Dream, which built its reputation on single-player narrative titles, and raises questions about how the studio will balance its traditional strengths with its pivot to multiplayer and service-based games.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources · May 20

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Launches Early Access on Steam

This spin-off transplants the established 'Deep Rock Galactic' cooperative FPS formula into a roguelite structure, a genre shift that tests whether the franchise's core audience will follow it into procedurally generated, single-session runs.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources · May 20

Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn Edition Launches on Switch 2

The Switch 2 launch gives the 2021 RPG a second life on Nintendo's new hardware with all its post-launch content included, making it the definitive version for players who skipped the original release.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp
gamesrelease 2 sources · May 20

Full Remake of Formation Z Launches Today

This is the first full remake of a Jaleco classic in years, and the collaboration with Granzella and the inclusion of an R-Type crossover vehicle signal City Connection's strategy of leveraging retro IP with modern production partners.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 20

Shift At Midnight Delayed to June 19, Palworld CEO Praises Demo

The delay is notable because the solo developer behind the game is using the extra time to add an unannounced feature, and the praise from the Palworld CEO signals the game has caught attention from a major indie figure.

Game Spark
games 5 sources · May 20

Sony Announces State of Play for June 3 With Marvel's Wolverine Focus

This State of Play marks the first extended look at Marvel's Wolverine since its initial reveal, and the September 15 release date gives the presentation concrete stakes for the game's launch window.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, and 2 more
gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 20

Hori Announces Mario Kart Racing Wheels for Switch 2

The DX model's Winning Mode and linearity adjustment are unusual features for a licensed racing wheel, suggesting Hori is targeting casual players who want easier control rather than pure simulation.

Game Spark