If you were hooked by the chaotic, system-driven gameplay of Forest Fire, then youâre in for a treat with INFEST 1.0! Just like managing fire in Forest Fire, INFEST challenges you to control unpredictable elements like fire, water, oil, and lightning, blending strategy with creative problem-solving.
Why Forest Fire Fans Will Love INFEST:
⢠Elemental Mayhem: INFESTâs environmental interactionsâlike oil floating on water or lightning electrifying puddlesâecho the wild chain reactions of Forest Fire.
⢠Strategic Thinking: Master the chaos with well-planned moves and tactical deckbuilding.
⢠Endless Replayability: INFESTâs procedurally generated levels ensure no two runs are the same, just like Forest Fireâs dynamic scenarios.
INFEST has been in development for over 2 years and leaves Early Access today, don't miss the launch discount before it expires :)
If you enjoyed the creativity and strategic planning of Sandbox Skyline, youâll love INFEST 1.0 for its deep tactical gameplay and endless possibilities. While Sandbox Skyline lets you shape the world, INFEST challenges you to survive and thrive in one thatâs already out to get you.
Why Sandbox Skyline Fans Should Try INFEST:
⢠Creative Problem-Solving: Just like designing the perfect city, building the right deck in INFEST requires foresight, experimentation, and strategy.
⢠System-Driven Gameplay: INFESTâs dynamic environments (fire, oil, water, and more) offer complex interactions for you to exploitâsimilar to the systems in Sandbox Skyline.
⢠Replayability: Whether itâs a sprawling city or a procedurally generated alien battlefield, INFEST keeps you coming back for more.
INFEST has been in development for over 2 years and leaves Early Access today, don't miss the launch discount before it expires :)
If you enjoyed Rogue Star Rescueâs mix of decision-making and action-packed gameplay, youâll love the strategic depth and intense challenges of INFEST 1.0.
Like Rogue Star Rescue, INFEST rewards smart thinking, bold strategies, and adapting to fast-paced scenarios. But this time, the stakes are even higher in an alien-infested roguelike deckbuilder with real-time physics and pixel-perfect combat mechanics.
Why INFEST is Perfect for Rogue Star Rescue Fans: ⢠Tactical Depth: Think on your feet, just like in Rogue Star Rescue, but with a new deckbuilding twist. ⢠Dynamic Worlds: INFESTâs procedurally generated worlds will keep you guessing, just like the endless surprises of RSR. ⢠Sci-fi Pixel Adventure: Dive into an alien universe filled with hostile environments and thrilling encounters.
After many years in development, INFEST leaves Early Access today! Be sure to catch the launch discount before it expires :)
Howâs January treatinâ ya? If the post-holiday crash and lousy weather have you feeling gloomy, the best antidote is a timely dose of self care! You could light that candle youâve been saving for a special occasion and pamper yourself with a bubble bath⌠orrrr you could spend some extra time with your fave husbandos in Blush Blush!
From January 23rd to the 28th, every Diamond Bundle purchase comes with 20% MORE Diamonds, as well as Volksâs Butler Outfit as a bonus! Because weâre serious about that whole âpamper yourselfâ thing, and thereâs no better way to feel pampered than to be waited on hand and foot (or should that be paw?) by a wolfishly handsome butler!
This Week in Destiny, we are talking about many things! With Heresy launching on February 4, in just 12 days, we want to show you what this new Episode is all about, and also the changes coming along with it to weapons, armor, and game modes. So, ready for another round of âthis TWID is a monsterâ?
⢠Tune in for our Developer Livestream ⢠Read our PvP standalone article yet? ⢠An update on Heresy content delivery ⢠Weapon and armor updates ⢠New rewards coming soon... ⢠...as old ones leave rotation ⢠Game2Give has kicked off ⢠Check our latest Bungie Rewards ⢠New AOTW and MOTW emblems
We're incredibly excited to share more details about our major content update, Frostbyte, coming to Lynked Early Access on January 27th!
Here's a first look at what's new and what's improved:
NEW UNIBOT: FROSTEAU
Help this eccentric newcomer collect his missing Cryo Crystals needed to return home! Frosteau introduces limited-time (seasonal) event missions and rewards to Lynked.
NEW DYNAMIC WEATHER
Snow and rain introduce unique Bitibots hiding in snowdrifts and leaf piles. Plus, catch new Gillibots exclusive to chilly or rainy weather!
NEW EVENT-EXCLUSIVE REWARDS
Collect Cryo Crystals in town or complete new event missions, then exchange them at Frosteau's Shop for special Weapons, Decor, and Cosmetics. Additionally, players can obtain unique Lunar New Year items Frosteau has acquired in his travels!
NEW WEAPON CORE
Imbue your weapons with ice attacks to freeze and shatter enemy Combots with the new Freeze Core!
NEW HOLIDAY-THEMED WEAPONS
A festive new weapon brand inspired by various holidays is on the way, starting with the Snowing Star (Ringblade), The Sledder (Battleboard), Double Dragonhead (Breacher), and Candy Payne (Basher)! Even more weapons will be added to this lineup in future updates.
NEW FAVOR: SNOWBALL FIGHTS
With snowy weather comes a new Favor from Unibot Residents. Rile up your robotic neighbors enough, and you might spark a town-wide clash!
NEW PING SYSTEM
Highlight Chests, Weapons, and Health or Armor pickups to guide friends during co-op missions in multiplayer.
NEW ARMORY SECTION
Browse all your collected Weapons and Weapon Mods, view their stats, and filter which can appear as loot during missions.
NEW COMBAT AREAS
Experience new day/night variants of existing Logwood Pines and Sludgestone Ridge maps, which essentially double the amount of playable areas in Lynked!
NEW TOWN-MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Hosts can now customize town permissions, including setting a max player count and controlling which visitors can build or harvest resources.
NEW LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Lynked will now support Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional,) and Chinese (Simplified.)
STEAM DECK IMPROVEMENTS
This update should enhance the experience for Steam Deck players, with controller and touchscreen support, reworked default settings, and optimization improvements.
Thatâs it for the highlights, but thereâs much more to uncover when Frostbyte arrives on January 27.
In the meantime, and if you havenât already, nowâs the perfect time to join our Discordâit's the best place to share feedback, report bugs, and connect with the developers.
The worldwide launch of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait to see how you build the greatest empire the world has ever known! In any game of Civ VII, empires around the world are all vying for victory â so in the spirit of that global competition, we're hosting the Civ World Summit, a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community!
Don't miss this livestream happening February 8 at 5PM CET / 8AM PT / 11AM ET, broadcast live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany, and hosted by Firaxis Community Manager Sarah and famed Civ YouTuber PotatoMcWhiskey in partnership with Rocket Beans TV.
If you can make it to Hamburg, Germany on February 8, buy a Civ World Summit ticket now to be part of the live studio audience watching the action unfold! Act quick â tickets are going fast!
Civ World Summit Twitch Drop
As a bonus for everyone watching on Twitch, we're offering a special Twitch Drop reward to commemorate this event, which can be earned by watching the Firaxis Games channel or one of the partnered channels streaming the competition!* Full instructions on how to earn the Cavalry Charge Banner cosmetic for your in-game profile can be found on the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page. We also have an exciting announcement planned during the livestream, so make sure you don't miss it. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks as we reveal the Civ World Summit rules and the roster of all five competitors.
Good luck to our Civ World Summit competitors, and may the best leader be victorious! See how well you can lead an empire when Civilization VII launches on February 11, 2025.
*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, and a 2K Account linked to the platform account used to play Sid Meier's Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Rewards must be claimed from Twitch Drops inventory within 24 hours. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone! This year, we celebrate the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture, the snake symbolises wisdom, intuition, and transformationâqualities that everyone playing can appreciate!
To help you embrace the Lunar New Year spirit, we've stocked the Steam item store with a mix of new and returning Lunar New Year-themed items.
SNAKE MASK
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Rustâs new Snake Mask! Inspired by the serpentâs elegance and wisdom in Chinese mythology, this intricately designed mask features vibrant scales and symbolizes transformation and resilience.
Enhance your base this Lunar New Year with 3 stunning Chinese-themed wall dividers! Featuring intricate patterns and traditional designs, these decorative pieces bring a touch of cultural elegance to your base.
In addition, weâve added items back from previous Lunar New Years celebrations to the Steam item store. The New Year Gong, Dragon Door Knocker, and the Chinese Lantern are all now available with links to all of the items below:
Weâre finally able to reveal the release date for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches April 24, 2025 on Steam, and pre-orders are now live.
Dive into our Belle Ăpoque-inspired world filled with surreal enemies, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable characters.
Meet Monoco (voiced by Rich Keeble), the friendly, loyal, but incredibly bloodthirsty Gestral!
Gestrals are friendly beings who enjoy the thrill of battle and view competition as a form of meditation. As one of the few Gestrals who speak the human language, Monoco has adopted quite the scholarly demeanour in spite of his bloodthirsty spirit.
Though Gestrals are untouched by the Paintress, the prospect of combat entices Monoco to join the Expedition. After defeating an enemy, he can transform into them (using their feet - he has quite a collection!) and unleash their skills in battle, with unique buffs generated by his Bestial Wheel.
The trailer also introduces Esquie (voiced by Maxence Cazorla), the mythical and powerful being who is able to soar through the heavens and dive deep beneath the sea. Legends also say⌠heâs lazy.
And the legends may be true.
Esquie enables you to explore the overworld, brimming with secrets, side quests, and challenges.
And speaking of overworld...
Our world map lets you explore a variety of locations and uncover secrets as you work toward defeating the Paintress. Alongside level-based areas like the Ancient Sanctuary and Gestral Village, the overworld is packed with hidden oddities to explore and unique locations. These spots feature tough optional battles and side quests, giving you plenty of chances to test your skills and dive into the gameâs deep character-building mechanics.
Youâll also be able to set up camp on the overworld, where you can upgrade weapons and tweak builds, enjoy the gameâs beautiful original score on an in-game record player, and chat with your teammates to learn more about their stories and motivations.
We are excited beyond words to bring you Expedition 33, and weâve truly poured all our hearts and souls into creating something we consider truly special.
Thank you all for your support, and weâll see you on April 24th.