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Today will be the official launch of early access for Path of Exile 2, which is popularly called the «Diablo 4 killer». You can play the isometric RPG by purchasing a paid pack, but after the release of the full version, the game will be free.

Brendan Greene, the creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds, has unveiled three projects his new studio, PlayerUnknown Productions, is currently working on after a long silence.

Steam is currently offering a free-to-claim copy of the action-platformer Pankapu, which boasts a 76% positive user review rating on the platform. The offer ends December 18th.

Developer Team Jade and publisher TiMi Studio Group have launched the global beta version of the military shooter Delta Force on PC, which has received mixed reviews on Steam. At the time of writing, the rating stands at 49%.

The immersive stealth-action game Gloomwood has received a major update called The Hive. Developers have enhanced key systems, including lighting, introduced a new large location, and expanded the arsenal with tools like a flare gun and a harpoon rifle.

GRENARC LLC and MISSING GAME STUDIO have released a first-person shooter called Operation Athena in Steam Early Access. The game features both a single-player mode and an online co-op mode supporting up to 4 players.

Valve has released its latest sales chart on Steam, covering the week of November 26 to December 3. Surprisingly, Cyberpunk 2077 claimed the top spot, boosted by a 55% discount during the Autumn Sale.

Not everyone is ready to tolerate criticism even on the merits: the author of a low-rated Half-Life 2 mod managed to selectively block it for several players. Now, when installing it, the game crashes with an offensive message.

Torque Drift 2, the new drift racing game from Grease Monkey Games, is now available in Steam Early Access. Don't miss the 25% launch discount, available until December 12th.

Last year, the indie slasher Juice Galaxy unexpectedly «shot» on Steam — a psychedelic game with acidic graphics about the adventures of a jelly man. The game was released for free, but developer Fishlicka announced that the project will soon acquire a price tag.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl launched to overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, initially boasting over 85% positive ratings. However, the game's score dipped to 78% within a few days. Following the release of several patches, the positive reviews have begun to climb again.

Publisher USM and developer Roof Cut Media have recently released a point-and-click adventure game titled Mindlock — The Apartment on Steam. As of this writing, the game boasts a 100% positive rating from players.

Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios have successfully achieved class-action status against Steam. U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead granted their motion.

Recently, a new patch for Half-Life 2 was released, bringing various fixes and improvements to the game. It's remarkable that Valve continues to support their project even 20 years after its initial release.

A Steam page has appeared for Anno 117: Pax Romana, the next installment in Ubisoft's city-building simulation series. While pre-orders aren't yet available, players can add the game to their wishlist.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows can be added to the list of the most problematic releases of 2025 in advance. It was only recently revealed that newcomers are working on the game, when a new problem arose.

It seems the redemption arc of No Man's Sky has officially reached its conclusion. As Steam users have noted, the game's rating has hit 80% positive reviews for the first time. It took Hello Games eight years and a slew of free updates to achieve this milestone.

Publisher Rainmaker Productions and developer G.rev Ltd. have released the old-school action game Ninja Kamui: Shinobi Origins on PC, PS4, and PS5. Previously, the game was only available on Nintendo Switch.

A new free giveaway is available on Steam for a limited time. The offer includes the space survival simulator Breathedge, which boasts an 83% positive review rating on Steam. Additionally, the game features collectible cards that can be sold after being obtained.

Steam's annual Autumn Sale is now underway, running for one week and ending on December 4th. Steam users can earn unique stickers and a badge during the Autumn Sale.