This week in Early access · updated Fri Oct 23 2026
Early access gaming saw substantial content expansion this week across multiple genres. Survival and cooperative titles like Windrose and Stormforge advanced their development trajectories, with the latter confirming a November launch window following a demo refresh. Competitive multiplayer projects including ZeroSpace and March of Giants introduced new factions and gameplay refinements, while tactical experiences like Camelot Unchained added siege mechanics and new character options. Meanwhile, progression-focused titles such as Fellowship and World of Warcraft Forever implemented significant system overhauls and level expansions respectively, reflecting ongoing iteration cycles common to early access development. Several indie MMO projects simultaneously delivered updates, highlighting the sector's continued activity.
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The Wild West-themed survival shooter Legend of California has postponed its early access release to next year, citing persistent technical problems that emerged during earlier testing phases. While developers addressed …
BitCraft has entered its autumn season, bringing seasonal resources and decorations to the game world. The latest patch introduces river platforms that players can place to form temporary bridges. The title is currently …
The column reports that ArcheAge Chronicles will enter early access for $30 without a required subscription. Details about its full launch, cash shop, and the timing for removing gender restrictions remain unclear. Separ…
The skateboarding title Skate will receive a mid-season update on October 13 that expands available locations with new skate parks and introduces additional missions for players to complete. The patch will also test prox…
Windrose, a cooperative pirate survival game still in early access, has unveiled its first substantial post-launch update titled Ashlands through a new promotional trailer. The expansion introduces an overhauled ship cus…
Fractured Conquest, the top-down redesign of Fractured Online, has revealed details about its factional minion mechanics. The developers thanked participants in the previous playtest round and indicated that additional t…
The early access real-time strategy game ZeroSpace has introduced the Xol faction to its full range of multiplayer modes, including matchmaking, survival, skirmish, ranked 1v1, and Galactic War. Coinciding with the debut…
The early access multiplayer dungeon RPG Fellowship is ending Season 3 with a complete progression reset scheduled for October 22, followed by another wipe later in fall to accommodate major structural changes to game sy…
Wardogs, a large-scale multiplayer shooter, has just entered early access and received hands-on coverage from gaming press. The reviewer explored the game's initial offerings and competitive warfare mechanics during this…
Several independent MMO titles are progressing with notable developments this week, including Monsters & Memories launching into Early Access. Foxhole has released Update 67 with gameplay improvements, while Broken Ranks…
World of Warcraft Forever's beta has advanced to a new phase featuring a level 30 cap, classic zones like Hillsbrad Foothills and Stonetalon Mountains, and additional talent points for class development. The update inclu…
Roboto Games has confirmed that its multiplayer survival sandbox Stormforge will enter early access on Steam on November 10, 2026. The game draws inspiration from The Stormlight Archive and Dungeons & Dragons, with an up…
Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment has announced an open playtest for the in-development MOBA March of Giants running from October 7-18 on Steam. The test features a rewards program where players earn pioneer points toward …
Monsters & Memories has entered early access after accumulating over 12,000 advance subscriptions before its release. Aion 2 has launched for founder pack purchasers ahead of its broader availability, while Minecraft Dun…
Camelot Unchained has released a new patch introducing the first siege mechanics alongside a new Scout archetype and an additional class stat option. The update coincides with another Early Access weekend and includes a …
A player is experiencing the WoW Forever beta and finding enjoyment in the laid-back approach to gameplay it offers. The beta appears to focus on creating a more casual and stress-free World of Warcraft experience. The c…
Monsters & Memories has entered Early Access, and the launch appears to have drawn a strong response. The developers are testing higher capacity limits to reduce queue times.
Peter Molyneux describes Masters of Albion's 1.0 launch as an unfinished sketch and says the New Beginnings update is intended to turn it into a painting. The update is a large rework of core systems based on community f…
Farever's second major early access update, Call to Glory, introduces a heroic dungeon difficulty with stronger enemies and new boss mechanics. It adds epic gear, faction-themed infusions, additional reputations, improve…
XL Games will offer a free demo of ArcheAge Chronicles during Steam Next Fest this month. The public build will include PvP for the first time, according to the announcement.
Monsters & Memories will enter Early Access on Thursday. Before launch, the developers shared trait adjustments and detailed changes for the Necromancer, Shadow Knight, and Ranger classes.
Stars Reach's latest video features Raph Koster acknowledging player interest in gameplay loops. The developers plan to share a roadmap next week detailing professions such as xenobiology, rangering, and foraging, along …
Stoke Games' free-to-play tank hero shooter Tyr has received an update adding a new urban map called Core. The patch also raises squad sizes from three to eight players and promises matchmaking with equal team sizes. Oth…
The latest indie MMO spotlight reports that Villagers & Heroes is reviving the Haunted Moors. Loftia has revealed when it will enter Early Access. Monsters & Memories has wrapped up its beta phase.
Loftia and Monsters & Memories are preparing to enter early access this fall, with Loftia planned for early November and Monsters & Memories set for October 1. Ship of Heroes has shut down, while Pantheon addressed a wip…
Monsters & Memories has concluded its beta phase. A final stress test will take place before early access opens next week. The early access launch is set for next week.
Armative Studios is holding a free open play weekend for Steel Aces, a historically authentic tank MMO, through September 27. Participants can try all main features with no monetization and keep unlocks when early access…
Wolcen Studio's PvPvE extraction RPG Gods, Death & Reapers is running a weekend alpha test through September 28. The current build adds party formation, a new map, double axes, and the ability to keep some gear after a c…
Hytale's next content drop, Update 7 or the second part of Chapter 1, is scheduled for Monday, October 12. A teaser shows new underground areas, strange enemies, and a dungeon boss called the Gobliterator. Pre-release no…
The Indie Stone has released Project Zomboid build 42.21 as an unstable update following the launch of build 42. It fixes zombie hordes vanishing after chunk reloads, duplicate zombies in multiplayer, and visibility prob…
The early access MMO Stars Reach is preparing update 8.7, titled 'Crafted in Color,' which introduces expanded fabricator options with paint tools and finish previews. Players can craft finishes like metal, stone, wood, …
The Winds of Creation update for Everwind introduces a sandbox mode that removes survival constraints and grants free resources for unrestricted building. It also adds a new weapon, hostile bandit faction, and a reworked…