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As the second half of 2026 approaches, Japanese gaming outlets Inside and Game Spark have each published a list of five recommended 'prep games' to play this summer before the release of highly anticipated sequels and new titles. The lists focus on games that either continue directly in story or deepen understanding of an upcoming release through shared worldviews and settings. Among the selections, 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd', a full remake sequel to 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', is highlighted for its continuous story and linked bonuses with the previous game. The article notes that the 'Trails in the Sky' series is the origin of the entire 'Trails' franchise, making it essential for series newcomers. Another pick is 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', released in 2019, which the sources suggest may share a worldview connection with the upcoming 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong', citing a shared place name and a reminiscent character. Both outlets list the same five games, with 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd' and 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong' as the lead entries, each slated for release on September 17, 2026.
7h ago
Ichiho Katsura's manga adaptation of Sametarō Fukada's I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness light novels ended in Comic PASH! last Thursday. The 12th and final compiled book volume ships on September 4. Kodansha USA Publishing releases the manga in English.
13h ago
Spike Chunsoft opened the Steam store page for MAGES.'s STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on August 6 and began accepting pre-orders. The reboot refreshes the original 2009 game's graphics, adds new story content, and re-records all voices. Pre-orders include a 10% discount until release and a free copy of the 2011 spin-off Octet of Transdimensional Space.
14h ago
Bandai Namco detailed the enhancement parts system for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve via the official Ace Combat X account. Parts fall into three types: BODY for handling, ARMS for weapon power, and MISC for special effects like detecting stealth aircraft. The August 4 post also introduced the AIRCRAFT TREE, a skill tree where players spend Military Result Points to unlock new aircraft, parts, and special weapons. The game launches October 2 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
1d ago
PlayWay announced Warmace: Miniature Shop Simulator, a hobby shop management sim by Tutel Games. Players sell and paint miniatures for a game called Warmace, which is not a hammer. The game launches in Early Access on Steam for PC in 2026, with a full release targeted for late 2026 to early 2027.
1d ago
RockGame and AstroGlitchStudio announced SurviRail: Deep Space, a sci-fi survival game where players manage a space train while exploring derelict space stations for resources. A playtest is now open for registration on the game's Steam store page, letting players try the core mechanics early. The game is planned for PC via Steam and supports Japanese.
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Game Spark interviewed Applesinmypants, developer of the sci-fi decoding adventure The Message from Deep Space, released for PC and Mac on June 30. The game has players translate alien messages from a meteor using math and science, with inspiration from the Golden Record. The game does not support Japanese and costs 1,200 yen.
2d ago
Focus Entertainment released the free 'The Confrontation' update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, adding two new PvP maps, a weekly reward system, new enemies, and six Heroic weapons. The update completes Season Pass 2 content, with Season Pass 3 starting in September. A sale with up to 70% off runs on Steam until July 31.
2d ago
The Space Project, a sandbox simulator where hundreds of autonomous spacecraft trade, mine, and transport cargo across the solar system, has been released. The developer built it with Claude and made it public so others could use it, rather than leaving it dormant in a private repository.
2d ago
Trey Powell and Jason Bond released Episode 2 of the comic-style crime noir FPS Fallen Aces, titled Shadow of Death, on Steam Early Access. The update adds commandable NPC Delia Price, drivable cars with non-scripted chases, new enemies and weapons, and smoother animations. A recap video of Episode 1 is also available.
2d ago
NASA has changed the launch vehicle for its SunRISE mission, which studies solar storms using six CubeSats, from ULA's Vulcan Centaur to SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. The reason was not disclosed, though the change follows anomalies in two of Vulcan Centaur's four launches. The launch date remains undetermined.
2d ago
BS12 Twelvi will broadcast eight Gundam works in eight consecutive weeks starting August 9, 2026, on its Sunday Anime Theater block. The lineup includes the free premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, the three Zeta Gundam compilation films, and Char's Counterattack.
2d ago
Bellfine will release a diecast model of the Eagle Lab Pod from Space: 1999 in November 2026. Orders open July 31. The worldwide limited edition is capped at 2,000 units and priced at 35,200 yen including tax.
2d ago
Bandai releases the Ace Attorney Pinch and Connect Mascot gashapon set on Gashapon Online starting July 31, 2026. The lineup includes five characters, each in ball chain and crab claw versions, for ten total types. Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth, Maya Fey, Mia Fey, and Tonosaman are included.
2d ago
Yuto Nakajima's first photo exhibition, '7okyo color space/Tokyo Color Space ~#COT7DF~,' opens August 7 at Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza. The show pairs street snaps he shot over seven days with portraits of him as a subject, plus a making movie. A linked pop-up store runs in Harajuku.
3d ago
A Denfaminicogamer writer plays The Message from Deep Space, a game about translating signals from an alien meteor that landed on Earth in 1973. The early game is a crash course in octal arithmetic, and the writer fails 4+4 because the answer is 10 in base 8. Teammates offer hints.
4d ago
Gravity Game Arise announced the final 12 titles for Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on August 6, 2026, completing the full 32-title lineup. The most notable addition is Chimera Beast, a side-scrolling shooter that never received a commercial release and appears here for the first time. In the game, the player evolves their body by eating enemies, with the evolution path changing based on which prey is consumed. Vol. 1 gains six titles: P-47 ACES, a 1995 shooter featuring real fighter planes; 64th Street, a 1991 belt-scrolling action game set in 1930s Chicago; Best Bout Boxing, a 1990 versus boxing game; Baltrilick, a 1986 sci-fi tank action game; Pinbo, a 1984 video pinball game; and Chameleon, a 1983 fixed-screen action game. Vol. 2 adds Big Run, a 1989 3D racing game; Psychic 5, a 1987 exploration action game; Second Earth Gratia, a 1996 sci-fi shooter; Chimera Beast; Exerizer, a 1987 sequel-like title to Exerion; and Kick Off, a 1988 arcade soccer game. Both volumes are planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with release dates and prices to be announced. A playable demo will be available at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026, where attendees can receive a half-cut sticker.
4d ago
Thrustmaster, through its official Japanese distributor Gate, announced a new flight stick controller for the upcoming game "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE." The controller, named "T.Flight HOTAS NEO ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Edition," is scheduled for release on October 2. It will be available in two model variants: one for PC and PlayStation 5/4 with an official PlayStation license, and another for PC and Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is around 28,000 yen including tax, though one source lists an estimated market price of 30,800 yen. The stick includes a vibration motor in the grip, a feature requested by Bandai Namco Entertainment, to transmit feedback from cannon fire, missile impacts, acceleration, and G-forces. It also adds a directional mini-stick on top of the stick, another request from the publisher. The controller uses magnetic hall effect sensors for precision and durability, and the throttle unit is detachable for flexible placement. Pre-orders began on August 6 in Japan, and the product carries an official license for both the game and PlayStation.
5d ago
Chinese indie studio Didi Long Games announced Feather Trace and opened its Steam page. The deck-building card game is set in a future where ecological domes protect endangered birds. Players explore, observe birds through non-combat card matches, and fill an encyclopedia that drives story progression. Release is planned for 2027.
5d ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 5 that it will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The company's main booth in Hall 5 will feature playable demos of several upcoming titles, including the latest entry in the Ace Combat series, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, which makes its first appearance at a domestic game event. Also on offer are demos for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3, scheduled for release within 2027, and the smartphone game BLEACH Mirrors High, which includes new characters designed by Tite Kubo. The demo for ACE COMBAT 8 requires a numbered ticket distributed at the booth on public days, September 19 to 21. Additional exhibits include ONE PIECE: Ocean's Delicious Restaurant, a simulation game where players manage a sea restaurant, and Tales of Eternia Remastered, which has a reservation campaign for original goods. The Family Game Park at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall will host demos for Once Upon a Katamari and Tamagotchi's Petit Petit Omisecchi Omachido~sama! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. New merchandise for several titles will be sold in advance at the ASOBI STORE satellite location in Hall 11.
5d ago
The Chiikawa anime film opened at #1 in Japan, earning 2,240,333,500 yen (about US$13.70 million) on 1,508,500 tickets over its first three days. The fifth live-action Kingdom film dropped to #3 in its second weekend, with a cumulative total of 3,354,667,400 yen (about US$20.52 million).
5d ago
Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine announced on July 24 that Ryuto's The Faceless Mercenary Wants to Settle Down light novel series is getting a manga adaptation, drawn by Daichi Matsuse, launching in the magazine's next issue on August 25. Seven Seas Entertainment will publish the first novel volume digitally on October 27.
5d ago
Light Flyer Studio has opened pre-orders for the download version of the new RPG Another Eden Begins for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026. The scenario is written by Masato Kato, who previously worked on classic RPGs such as Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. The story is a large-scale adventure themed around time travel across three eras: ancient, modern, and future.
Alongside the base game, the DLC Additional Character Packs Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will launch on the same day, September 17, 2026. Vol. 1 features Chiruriru and Tiramisu, while Vol. 2 features Ershir and Benedito, with each pack priced at 1,000 yen including tax. A Season Pass bundling Vol. 1 through Vol. 5 is planned for 4,500 yen including tax. Vol. 3 through Vol. 5 are scheduled for sequential distribution within 2026, featuring Iefa and Venefica, Iska and Claude, and Ashtia and Vict respectively.
Several collaboration events are planned to commemorate the release. A limited-time collaboration cafe themed around The Banquet of Parsifal Palace will run at Nagoya PARCO from August 28 to October 5. Animate Cafe Gratte will be held at five Animate stores from September 12 to 30, offering items selectable from 19 characters. A trial play event will take place at the Happinet booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September.
5d ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 5 that it will exhibit five titles at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The main booth in Hall 5 will feature playable demos for 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE', 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3', 'One Piece: Sea of Delights Restaurant', and 'Bleach Mirrors High'. 'Tales of Eternia Remaster' will be present but only with a reservation campaign, no demo. 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE' is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. It is the first in the series to feature a first-person perspective in its drama parts, and this will be its first exhibition at a domestic game event. Public days from September 19 to 21 will require a numbered ticket for the demo, distributed at the booth. Demo participants receive an original sticker. The Family Game Park at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall will offer demos of 'Once Upon a Katamari' and 'Tamagotchi Petit Petit Store: Welcome! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition'. The ASOBI STORE satellite booth in Hall 11 will sell advance merchandise for 'Ace Combat 8', the 'Tales of' series, Katamari, Pac-Man, and Taiko no Tatsujin.
Aug 2
Nintendo announced on July 31, 2026 that two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles, ZERO RACERS and Dragon Hopper, will be added to the Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics service for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers on August 4. ZERO RACERS is a racing game where players pilot a floating machine through courses made of connected square ducts, aiming for high rankings with acceleration, deceleration, and directional movement. Dragon Hopper is a top-down action game starring Prince Dorin, who is ousted by the rebellious minister Lexer and must find four vanished spirits to return to the fairy kingdom. Dorin can transform into a dragon with special abilities. The update also adds a color change feature, letting players switch the game screen from the traditional red to green, Game Boy-style, or Super Game Boy-style schemes. The dedicated Virtual Boy (Paper Model) hardware is on sale from July 31 to August 17 at a discounted price of 1,980 yen, down from 2,980 yen.
Jul 26
Space Rock Games and UNIKAT Label released Doomsday Diner on Steam on July 24, 2026. The game is a management simulation set in a post-apocalyptic world where the player runs the only operating hot dog stand. Customers order eccentric hot dogs, and the kitchen uses physics simulation, causing unexpected incidents during cooking. Players must complete orders within a time limit while also fending off raiders who attack the shop for profit. The player can use a gun to deal with raiders but must continue cooking at the same time. After closing, the player cleans the shop, including disposing of thug corpses. Money earned from sales can upgrade cooking equipment and weapons for more efficient management. The game is priced at 1,000 yen on Steam, with a 15% launch discount to 850 yen running until August 7, 2026. User reviews have praised the BGM and art style, with some comparing the atmosphere to Fallout and Borderlands.
Jul 20
Starlance Studios and Ironward launched the Early Access of their PC real-time strategy game ZeroSpace on Steam today. Priced at 4,600 yen with a 10% launch discount until August 4, the game features RPG elements such as dialogue-driven story changes and faction politics. The Early Access version includes 13 campaign missions, cooperative play, and a Galactic War mode where player results reshape the galaxy map. The game was developed with input from former StarCraft pros.
Jul 18
Fryu has announced a limited-time collaboration between its purikura machine Bloomit and INFOLD's mobile game Love and Deepspace, celebrating the game's 2.5th anniversary. The event runs from July 20 to August 31, 2026, at approximately 500 Bloomit machines nationwide. Players can take two-shot style photos with five male leads: Seiya, Rei, Homura, Shin, and Mahiru. Each character has a dedicated photo frame, sticker design, and newly recorded guide voice. The photo session includes in-game music: "Pop Candy" plays during shooting and "Spring to Flowers" during the doodle phase. Printed stickers mimic the characters' own SNS feeds, complete with a personal message. A limited run of 65 machines will feature special character wrapping in five designs. Downloading photo data requires a Pictlink premium membership (550 yen per month). The collaboration mode may not be available at all stores. Love and Deepspace has surpassed 80 million users worldwide since its 2024 Japanese release.
Jul 17
Kodansha will release a slate of digital manga on July 22, 2026, including the final volume of Space Brothers in a special edition with a booklet and recap map, the latest volume of Medalist featuring the JGP Final, and several other ongoing series from its Morning, Afternoon, and Comic DAYS imprints.
Jul 16
ABEMA will air all 99 TV episodes of Space Brothers and the prequel film Space Brothers #0 in a free marathon from July 17 to 21, 2026. The broadcast runs over five days with two daily blocks, and free streaming is available for one week after. The manga concluded in June 2026 after 18 and a half years.
Jul 15
The final trailer for the double feature film "Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission" and "Super Space Sheriff Gaban Infinity: The Day the Sun Wept" has been released. NCT127 member YUTA joins the cast of Kamen Rider Zetts as a mysterious biker and also performs the theme song "Dreams Never Sleep." Voice actress Ayana Taketatsu plays a news announcer. The film opens in Japan on July 24, 2026.
Jul 15
Glen Schofield, the creator of Dead Space and a veteran game developer with a 35-year career, announced his retirement from day-to-day game development on July 14, 2026. In a video posted to his LinkedIn account, Schofield expressed gratitude to his family, friends, colleagues, and fans. He reflected that the past few decades have been the greatest era for video games and that he was fortunate to work with talented people. Schofield began his career in 1991 at Absolute Entertainment, later working at Crystal Dynamics on titles like Gex and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. He joined Electronic Arts and led the creation of Dead Space in 2008. He co-founded Sledgehammer Games and served as co-director on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Advanced Warfare, and WWII. He then founded Striking Distance Studios and released The Callisto Protocol in 2022. After leaving the studio in 2023 following its poor performance, he attempted to pitch a new horror project but could not secure funding. At age 64, he plans to shift to art activities.
Jul 14
Publisher Loopr Partners and developer Long Void Games announced DIEATHLON: Death Race, a single-player FPS where players ski down a snowy mountain while blasting a shotgun. The trailer shows a gatling gun, upgrades like increased reload speed and double jump, and branching routes. The game is scheduled for Q4 2026 on Steam, with a demo available now.
Jul 14
Spaghetti Cat will release the simulation game 'A Game About Chopping Trees' on Steam on July 15. Developed by Space Raccoon Game Studio, the game lets players cut trees with an axe at their own pace, with no timer or stress. Players move through forests on a hand-pumped trolley and can upgrade their axe. The game also features tree planting to maintain the forest. Japanese language support is included.
Jul 13
ASCII.jp is running a series of Amazon Prime Day 2026 recommendations for Steam games, with several titles discounted through July 13. Three notable deals include Bandai Namco's Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Top Gun: Maverick Ultimate Edition at 79 percent off, dropping from 12,650 yen to 2,657 yen. The edition includes the main game, Season Pass with three additional missions and aircraft, and a Top Gun aircraft set. Firaxis Games' Sid Meier's Civilization VII is half off at 4,400 yen, down from 8,800 yen. The latest installment divides campaigns into three eras and allows separate selection of leaders and civilizations. Bandai Namco's Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is also 79 percent off at 1,317 yen, reduced from 6,270 yen. The definitive edition features upgraded graphics, additional playable characters, and scenarios not in the original Xbox 360 version. All three deals are available on Steam during the Prime Day event.
Jul 13
RocketWerkz, the studio led by DayZ creator Dean Hall, has released the first in-game teaser and a free pre-alpha build of its space flight simulator Kitten Space Agency. The game features former Kerbal Space Program leads and a former space flight controller, uses a no-loading-screen solar system, and is free-to-play with optional donations. Over $200,000 has been raised from the community.
Jul 12
On July 12, 2026, at the Esports World Cup in Paris, France, Japanese esports team UNLIMIT won the Apex Legends Global Series Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs. The roster of players Yurariman, Xtsuvi, and Peace defeated fellow Japanese team ZETA DIVISION in the final match of the Match Point Finals, securing the championship in the 10th match. This is the first time a team composed entirely of Japanese players has won an international Apex Legends tournament. Peace was named tournament MVP. UNLIMIT advanced directly from the group stage to the finals, struggled early in the finals, then won three consecutive matches starting with Match 7, where they eliminated Sentinels, who had match point. The tournament gathered 40 teams from regional pro leagues across Americas, EMEA, APAC North, and APAC South. Nine Japanese teams participated, including ZETA DIVISION, REJECT, and ENTER FORCE.36. With this win, UNLIMIT made progress toward qualifying for the ALGS Year 6 Championship in Sapporo in January 2027.
Jul 12
Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that its emaqi service will release four manga titles in English: Pierrot-Man (July 10), The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan (July 17), Barefaced: The Man Who Left Public Security (July 17), and Beyond the Heavens (July 31). Two of the titles will also be available on the emaqi Premium subscription, which launched July 1. The service is also adding 88 additional volumes to its subscription catalog in July.
Jul 11
The Pokepiece series, depicting Pokemon in a shared house, is releasing sports-themed merchandise at pop-up stores across Japan starting mid-July 2026. Items include pass cases, key rings, pouches, charm mascots, and plush boxes featuring Pikachu, Piplup, Rowlet, and others. Purchase bonuses vary by location.
Jul 11
At Anime Expo 2026, Kamome Shirahama and Dana Terrace participated in a public Q&A session at Kodansha House. The two creators discussed their mutual admiration, creative processes, and influences. Shirahama revealed Witch Hat Atelier took six years to develop, while Terrace expressed interest in an anime adaptation. They also shared insights on fantasy world-building and the theme of possibilities in Shirahama's work.
Jul 11
Hasegawa announced a 1/48 scale plastic model of the F-4E Phantom II from ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN, featuring the markings of the DLC aircraft piloted by Mobius 1. The kit follows a previous 1/72 release and includes decals for the ISAF 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron. It is priced at 6,050 yen and scheduled for release on September 30, 2026.
Jul 8
Anime Feminist's review of the first episode finds the series leaning heavily into a cozy, escapist tone, prioritizing Victoria's relationship with orphan Nonna over the spy thriller elements. The critic notes the backstory is told rather than shown, which undercuts the contrast needed for the escapism to land.
Jul 7
Keen Software House released the 'Drive, Automate and Detonate' major update for Space Engineers 2 in early access on Steam. The update adds 46 new blocks including wheels, hinges, and automation tools, plus a Classic Survival Mode with crash-landing start. Combat gets warheads and rocket turrets. The game is scheduled for official release at the end of 2027.
Jul 6
King Records announced on July 6 that seven representative works directed by Tatsuo Sato will be streamed for a limited time on the KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE official YouTube channel, as a tribute project following the director's death on April 24, 2026, at age 61 from liver failure. The streaming runs from 20:00 on July 7 to 19:59 on July 14, about one week. July 7 is Sato's birthday; he was born in 1964. The lineup includes the sci-fi robot romantic comedy "Martian Successor Nadesico" (1996), its theatrical sequel "The Prince of Darkness" (1998), "Muryo the School War" (2001), "Nekojiru-so" (also known as "Cat Soup," 2001), "Stellvia of the Universe" (2003), "Bodacious Space Pirates" (2012), and its film "Abyss of Hyperspace" (2014). King Records stated the project aims to let viewers remember the legacy Sato left in animation. The company also noted that Sato made his TV series directorial debut with "Fly! Isami" in 1995 and worked on titles including "Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne" and "Atom: The Beginning."
Jul 6
Bandai Spirits revealed the full Ichiban Kuji Overlord prize lineup, including the Albedo and Shalltear Gracemaster figures, a Chokonokko figure, and a Last One Prize Albedo variant. Sales begin July 17, 2026, at 900 yen per draw.
Jul 6
Fuji-Q Highland will launch the Space Invaders Gigamax attraction from August 9 to October 12, 2026. The game uses a 10.5-by-3-meter LED screen on the new Q-Stage. Up to 10 players cooperate to shoot invaders. An opening event on August 9 offers prizes. From August 10, plays cost 100 yen each.
Jul 5
The television anime of the light novel series Reborn as a Space Mercenary will open with rock band FLOW's "Unstoppable" and close with metal band ASTERISM's "My Way." The series premieres in October on Tokyo MX, Yomiuri TV, and Chukyo TV, and will stream on Crunchyroll.
Jul 4
The 160th edition of Weekly Steam Square highlights eight new titles on Steam, including puzzle adventure The Message from Deep Space, supermarket organization sim Supermarket Chaos, and the first official Ganbare Goemon collection. The roundup also covers incremental RPG Master Healer Kale with useless party, horror game Feed The Pit, Sokoban-style Cat Squeeze, and narrative horror Beso's Shawarma.
Jul 3
Spike Chunsoft announced during its Anime Expo panel that it will release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space, an adaptation of the 2011 PC graphic adventure, for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. The company also revealed a Digital Deluxe Edition for Steins;Gate Re:Boot and detailed its new Gamma Worldline story route.
Jul 3
Facepunch Studios released the large update "Common Ground" for the survival game Rust on July 3, 2026. The update introduces the Apartment Complex monument, where players can rent rooms using scrap. Room options range from basement units to penthouses, with higher-tier rooms offering perks such as extra storage and heating. Rent must be paid regularly; failure leads to eviction and confiscation of all belongings. A master key hidden on the island allows temporary access to any apartment for five minutes. The complex also includes a shopping street where players can rent and manage stores, adjusting inventory and prices like vending machines. Stores left open for six hours can be taken over by paying a higher rent. Additional changes include a softcore mode with doubled resource gathering and a raidable time window, a new clan system with role permissions and dedicated chat, and various quality-of-life improvements. The update is available now on Steam, where Rust is also on sale at 50% off until July 10.