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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

🎮 GAMING INDUSTRY INTSUM Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Sources processed: 6 feeds Total relevant items: 84

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  1. Krafton still 'supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2' despite its name being removed from the Steam page Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/krafton-still-supporting-the-early-access-launch-of-subnautica-2-despite-its-name-being-removed-from-the-steam-page/ Summary: Following their courtroom clash, developer Unknown Worlds is now listed as Subnautica 2's publisher rather than parent company Krafton. Games: Subnautica 2

  2. About 30% of Arc Raiders players focus on PvE, and Embark's happy with that: 'We want to instil hope in the player' Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/about-30-percent-of-arc-raiders-players-focus-on-pve-and-embarks-happy-with-that-we-want-to-instil-hope-in-the-player/ Summary: Over 95% of players use the proximity chat. Games: Arc Raiders

  3. It's been a month since release and I'm still not sure if Pearl Abyss knows what it wants Crimson Desert to be Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/its-been-a-month-since-release-and-im-still-not-sure-if-pearl-abyss-knows-what-it-wants-crimson-desert-to-be/ Summary: The playerbase says jump, and Pearl Abyss says how high. Games: Crimson Desert

  4. Crimson Desert has managed to hit 5 million sales in its first month as its constant patches and improvements are successfully drawing in new players Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/crimson-desert-has-managed-to-hit-5-million-sales-in-its-first-month-as-its-constant-patches-and-improvements-are-successfully-drawing-in-new-players/ Summary: That's gotta be a lotta silver. Games: Crimson Desert

  5. Telltale-Like Star Trek Game Is Getting Pulled From Sale Forever [Update] Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/telltale-star-trek-game-delisted-steam-epic-resurgence-2000687802 Summary: Star Trek: Resurgence is delisted from Steam but still available on Epic

  6. As Dragon's Dogma 2 gets a large, mysterious patch on Steam for its second anniversary, we wonder: is this more proof of that rumoured DLC drop? Source: Eurogamer Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/dragons-dogma-2-mysterious-patch-steam-rumoured-dlc Summary: Dragon's Dogma 2 received a mysterious and rather hefty update on SteamDB, further igniting hopes that Capcom is gearing up to announce some new content for its acclaimed action RPG. Read more

  7. Players Use Epic For Free Games But Then Just Go Back To Steam, Former Employees Claim Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/epic-free-games-store-steam-tim-sweeney-2000687958 Summary: The Epic Games Store is profitable but far from perfect

  8. While I go stir-crazy waiting for another FromSoft game, I'm counting on these 4 indie Armored Core-likes to satisfy my mecha cravings when they hit Steam Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/while-i-go-stir-crazy-waiting-for-another-fromsoft-game-im-counting-on-these-4-indie-armored-core-likes-to-satisfy-my-mecha-cravings-when-they-hit-steam/

  9. Hades 2's second post-launch update secretly adds a new game mode Source: Eurogamer Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/hades-2-patch-2-adds-secret-game-mode-and-romance-improvements Summary: Hades 2 is pretty great , but as we all know, developer Supergiant Games rarely steps away from its hits right after dropping a killer 1.0 launch. Now, alongside yesterday's PS5 and Xbox release , the...

  10. The Top-Rated Steam Release Of 2026 Is A Clever, Creepy Inversion Of Cozy Games Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/creature-kitchen-cozy-game-horror-cooking-steam-overwhelmingly-positive-2000687920 Summary: Did you know octopi love chicken parm?

  11. Ashes Of Creation CEO Fires Back In Legal Battle Over Failed Kickstarter MMO With Damning Emails About Not Paying Severance Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/ashes-of-creation-intrepid-studios-lawsuit-mmo-2000687889 Summary: Former Intrepid Studios CEO Steven Sharif shared his statement, along with alleged texts from Intrepid Studio's Board of Directors, earlier today

  12. Disney’s 1,000+ Firings Shred Marvel Studios Staff As Fans Point The Finger At AI Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/disneys-1000-firings-shred-marvel-studios-staff-as-fans-point-the-finger-at-ai-2000687826 Summary: Disney's latest wave of firings reportedly hit Marvel Studios' visual departments the hardest, resulting in speculation that AI is to blame

  13. Avatar Animators Speak Out After Leaked Movie Circulates Online: ‘Pirating The Movie After Its Release Would Have Been Better Than This’ Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/avatar-aang-last-airbender-movie-leak-full-pirating-2000687848 Summary: Aang, The Last Airbender was set to come to Paramount+ in October

  14. Valve could be prepping to roll out 30-day Steam price tracking in the US, making it harder for publishers to mess with discounts Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/valve-could-be-prepping-to-roll-out-30-day-steam-price-tracking-in-the-us-making-it-harder-for-publishers-to-mess-with-discounts/ Summary: It already exists in some EU countries.

  15. The indie metroidvania that started it all just got a huge update on PC, adding co-op and mod support after 22 years Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/the-indie-metroidvania-that-started-it-all-just-got-a-huge-update-on-pc-adding-co-op-and-mod-support-after-22-years/ Summary: Cave Story+ becomes Cave Story++.

  16. A shoe company has taken $50 million to pivot to, of all things, GPU-powered AI infrastructure Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/an-american-shoe-company-has-taken-a-usd50-million-investment-to-pivot-to-of-all-things-ai-infrastructure/

  17. It seems the Windrose hype was on to something, as the piratical survival game sets sail to positive Steam reviews and high player numbers Source: Eurogamer Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/windrose-early-access-steam-positive-reviews Summary: Ahoy there, there's a new piratical romp on the gaming seas. Windrose - formerly known as Crosswind - is out now in early access, and so far, it seems to be faring really rather well. Read more

  18. First-person survival horror Total Chaos is getting a Switch 2 port later this month Source: Eurogamer Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/total-chaos-nintendo-switch-2-port-announced Summary: After making a decent splash last year, Total Chaos has found a new platform to terrorize in Nintendo Switch 2 , and the best news is we won't have to wait long to return to Fort Oasis. Read more

  19. Old School RuneScape's latest League is out now, pushing thousands of players to cry at kids and get haircuts for the devil Source: Eurogamer Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/old-school-runescapes-demonic-pacts-out-now Summary: Old School RuneScape has just launched its sixth ever limited-time league event, allowing MMO lovers to dive into a selection of new servers to experience the world under the thumb of the hellish Yama...

  20. Samson's second update continues to swat serious bugs, and its street races have been tweaked into ideal day-ending money-makers Source: Rock Paper Shotgun Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/samsons-second-update-continues-to-swat-serious-bugs-and-its-street-races-have-been-tweaked-into-ideal-day-ending-money-makers Summary: Liquid Swords continue to chip away at the biggest issues Samson, their bitesize tale of a small-time crim pulling jobs to gradually remove the debt albatross from his neck, has faced since it launche...

BATCHABLE CONTENT IDEAS

📹 Batchable: Compilation video 'Biggest Gaming Industry Announcements' covering Krafton still 'supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2' despite its name being removed from the Steam page; About 30% of Arc Raiders players focus on PvE, and Embark's happy with that: 'We want to instil hope in the player'; It's been a month since release and I'm still not sure if Pearl Abyss knows what it wants Crimson Desert to be...

📹 Batchable: Target game update video covering recent news about Subnautica 2, Arc Raiders, Crimson Desert

📹 Batchable: Industry analysis video on 'Major Trends Shaping Gaming in 2026'