The Latest Breaking News from Early Access

Xbox and Obsidian just shared the Grounded 2 Early Access roadmap — here's when the Game Pass sequel is getting new content and language updates

Following the launch of Grounded 2 on Xbox and PC, developer Obsidian has shared the game's official Early Access roadmap.

Windows Central · Jul 29, 2025

Grounded 2 hands-on preview – A fascinating sequel in a massive yet familiar world

The world may have changed, but these bugs haven't.

Destructoid · Jul 29, 2025

This indie survival game is like Half-Life if you played as a Black Mesa scientist, and its Early Access experiment is finally finished

They are waiting for you.... in the testchamber

Destructoid · Jul 26, 2025

70 hours later and with a full launch imminent, I already miss Hades 2 being in Early Access

Now Playing | So long, my ever-changing friend

GamesRadar · Jun 30, 2025

Steam's "Early Access" is no longer what it used to be — has it failed gamers?

Steam's Early Access section is filled with abandoned games and half-effort money grabs. Where did it go wrong, and who's really to blame?

Windows Central · Jun 27, 2025

'Little Nightmares III' Release Set for October 10 with Early Access Now Live

Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares III releases October 10, 2025 with online co-op, multiple editions—including Deluxe with Expansion Pass and Collector versions—and enhanced pre-order bonuses.

Player One · Jun 25, 2025

Indie Sims-like Paralives is getting everything from modding tools to cooking and house fires right at its early-access release, but stuff like weather and pets will be added in free updates

Paralives doesn't have fishing on day one of Early Access, but it does have "aging and death"

GamesRadar · Jun 11, 2025

Steam Just Quietly Added The Post-Apocalyptic Strategy Game Of The Year

Tense combat and post-apocalyptic political struggles make this strategic card game a standout on Steam Early Access.

Inverse · May 28, 2025

Steam Just Quietly Released The Chillest Post-Apocalyptic Strategy Game Of The Year

A city builder with a focus on living off the land instead of exploiting it is one of the best strategy games this year after leaving Early Access.

Inverse · May 25, 2025

DOOM: The Dark Ages release date — Launch time, Early Access, and when it comes out in your time zone

DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of 2025's most anticipated new games, and it's only a few short days away now. Here's exactly when it's coming out, including specific launch times for every time zone.

Windows Central · May 12, 2025