Earlyaccess News
The latest Earlyaccess coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Everplay is leaning harder into Bulkhead after Wardogs outperformed expectations in early access. The Team17 owner also says Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is tracking well, even as …
HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush has launched in Early Access on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and ROG Xbox Ally. The arcade racer centers on four toy-scale islands, 150+ vehicles, …
Xbox Insiders on Series X|S can now test an unreleased Wreck Runners build ahead of the September update. The free playtest supports up to four players and adds temples, runner …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Moon Studios has pushed No Rest for the Wicked's 1.0 launch from October 2026 to March 2027. The studio says the extra time will go into performance, the …
Xbox’s August 31 to September 4 lineup mixes big-budget preorders with several indie launches and Game Pass additions. The most developer-relevant details are the platform flags: multiple releases support Xbox …
Panic is refunding tariff-related fees to customers after the added charges sparked backlash, while 1047 Games is shifting resources away from Splitgate to a new project. On the events side, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani saying the industry’s old 2010s playbooks no longer hold. He points to longer dev cycles, faster content churn, AI, and rising Asian competition as …
Modern Warfare 4 is opening its beta to all players, giving teams a live look at how a high-traffic shooter rollout is staged. For developers, the interesting part is less …
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is being pushed with an immediate beta tied to pre-orders, giving players early hands-on access before launch. For developers, it’s another reminder of how …
NBA 2K27 is opening its season with up to 9 days of Early Access starting August 26, tied to Deluxe and Ultra pre-purchases. The preseason breakdown also points to broad …
TCG Card Shop Simulator is adding the feature players have wanted since Early Access: a fully playable Tetramon Duel Master mode. The 1.0 update lands September 15, 2026, bringing a …
ShipShaper creator Tomas Sala says indies shouldn’t panic about GTA6, arguing its audience won’t overlap much with niche PC games. He’s launching ShipShaper in Early Access on September 2, and …
Xbox is running a weekend Free Play Days slate that includes the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta, plus Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross. The E-Day beta is the standout for …
Subnautica 2 Experimental is live through the Xbox Insider Program, letting players test in-progress builds before they reach the stable branch. For Unknown Worlds, it’s a practical way to surface …
Grounded 2’s largest update adds a full underwater layer to Brookhollow Park, centered on Skunk Pond, plus new progression, creatures, and base-building options. Players can craft diving gear, explore submerged …
THQ Nordic used its 2026 showcase to push a broad slate of releases, led by REANIMAL: The Prisoner DLC, Way of the Hunter 2 pre-orders, and new looks at Wreckfest …
Xbox’s August 10–14 lineup is heavy on small-team releases, with a mix of Game Pass, early access, and budget-priced launches. The week spans everything from factory automation and co-op zombie …
Gears of War: E-Day’s early access open beta is live today, giving players an early look at the game’s multiplayer direction. For developers, it’s a useful checkpoint on how The …
Game Pass is getting a dense August slate, led by the Gears of War: E-Day open beta for Ultimate and PC subscribers on August 6. The lineup also mixes day-one …
Gears of War: E-Day is opening multiplayer with a 12-player Horde Siege mode and a refreshed Versus suite, and players can test it in Early Access Open Beta on August …