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The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – April 3 Congratulations; you made it to the weekend! It was a busy week over here at Game Informer , and that was largely due to everything that happened on April 1. For starters, Darth Clark was resurrected and took over our news section, writing parody articles about Hideo Kojima , Palworld , the new Xbox , Nintendo , Super Monkey Ball , online shooters , the Pokémon Cubone , and Grace Ashcroft's boss . As chaotic as it was, it was nice to see him return to the site for the first time in years. The other thing that happened on April 1, however, was the theatrical release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ! You can read our more detailed thoughts on it below, but it's always a big deal to have video game adaptations hit the big screen and, in this case, make a lot of money. Regardless of your feelings on the film, it's a big event for the industry, and it's fascinating to see reactions from fans and critics. Of course, we also played and wrote about plenty of video games this week. Here are some of the biggest stories: Life Is Strange: Reunion Review – Rewinding Too Far Backwards The First Three Resident Evil Titles And Breath Of Fire IV Are Now Available On Steam Every Video Game Prank From April Fools' Day 2026 After Laying Off Terminally Ill Employee, CEO Tim Sweeney Says Epic Games Is In Contact About Life Insurance Issue Octopath Traveler TRPG To Receive English Release Marvel Maximum Collection Review – The Good And Bad Of History The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Charles Harte I had an okay time seeing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie . It's undeniably beautiful, with stunning visuals and extremely polished animation. The action sequences are especially exciting, and it remains fun to see how Hollywood adapts the relatively simple act of power-ups and head-jumping into thrillingly choreographed combat. That said, I found the story to be a bit of a let-down, especially when it came to the characters. I don't need that much depth in a movie like this, but even Mario had a clear character arc in the first movie that feels absent in this one. It generally feels overstuffed, prioritizing set pieces and game references to the detriment of the narrative. That said, I can't deny the fun of seeing such an iconic video game character on a huge screen surrounded by lifelong fans, and would still recommend that experience to anyone with any nostalgia for Nintendo's primary plumber. Given the nature of this publication, I'm betting that's just about everyone reading this. For a more positive take on the film, check out executive editor Brian Shea's review , where he writes. " The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still the joyful experience of the first movie and continues to respect the source material in ways most other game adaptations fall short, but it's the cinematic equivalent of a theme-park ride." Deadzone: Rogue Brian Shea I very nearly missed the boat on Deadzone: Rogue multiple times. After all, the game launched on PS5, Xbox, and PC last year without me noticing. Then, when it was shown at a recent Nintendo Indie World Presentation, I thought it looked like a somewhat generic sci-fi FPS, and I brushed it off as something I would likely skip. However, when I got my hands on it at GDC in March, I was immediately hooked. When the game arrived on Switch 2, I fired it up, and I simply cannot stop playing it. In Deadzone: Rogue, you step into the shoes of a man who doesn't remember anything about the space station he's on, and with that mystery in mind, you start going on runs. The sharp shooting mechanics, rewarding cycle of gathering loot and resources for upgrades, and bite-sized rooms coalesce into a terrific roguelite twist on the sci-fi shooter genre that sets it apart from other recent games I've played. While the loss of a promising run is as devastating as ever, I am almost always immediately jumping right back into another attempt at moving the story forward. Lucky Luna Wesley LeBlanc I found myself in a situation earlier this week where I had to sit for a long period of time without anything in my surroundings to entertain me, and I also forgot to bring a book, my Switch 2, or something of that ilk. So, I perused through Netflix’s offerings of mobile games and downloaded one called Lucky Luna. Though this game has been a part of Netflix Games since its launch in 2022, it was the first I’d heard of it. The primary reason I downloaded it is because it can be played vertically – I hate playing games horizontally and wish devs would consider a vertical form factor for play (hint hint: Balatro). It helps that the art style is beautiful, with its feudal Japanese caves and dungeons bathed in deep blues and greens. It also helps that its platforming stages can be completed quickly, and you do so by swiping left or right on the screen – how hard or light you swipe will dictate how far Luna moves left or right, making your quest to dodge booby traps, spikes, gaps, and more, a matter of swiping. It’s a simple but ingenious way to move in a platformer, especially on a phone. This gameplay, its inventive level design, and the pick-up-and-play design of Lucky Luna has solidified it as my new mobile go-to when I’m looking to avoid doomscrolling on my phone. Super Meat Boy 3D Marcus Stewart I’ll be spending a big chunk of this weekend leaping, dashing, and getting brutally killed in Super Meat Boy 3D. I adore Super Meat Boy – I think it’s up there as one of the best platformers ever made – and this three-dimensional follow-up mostly lives up to the tight gameplay and enjoyable challenge of its 2D predecessor with some caveats. The camera can have a hard time properly framing certain angles, making jump trajectory hard to parse, for example. Hopefully this issue doesn’t persist, because the game seems chock full of meaty potential and I'm in the mood for a good 3D platformer. Raccoin Charles Harte From the publisher of Balatro comes Raccoin, a game about those coin-pushing machines in arcades. I haven't played much, but I'm certainly having fun so far; it's impressive to me just how many games can be turned into roguelikes with the right amount of tweaks. Raccoin uses a physics system that has you shoot tokens of different colors onto a flat surface covered in loose change, and wacky modifiers (like coins that multiply when making contact, for example) keep runs interesting and chaotic. If you, like my coworker Alex Van Aken, are specifically a huge fan of these coin pushing machines, Raccoin is a dream come true. But even if you're in the much wider category of "people who enjoy roguelikes," there's plenty of fun to be had for you as well. At the time of writing, it also happens to be on sale on Steam.

Game InformerApr 3

Every Video Game Prank From April Fools' Day 2026 Happy April Fools' Day! Exciting for some and stressful for others, today is one of the most fun (and treacherous) days to be on the internet, as people and companies on every social media site set out to bamboozle one another. Luckily for the video game community, most developers and publishers are aiming for silly jokes this year most of which are pretty transparently not real. From a Sonic Sopranos reference to soprano singers in a Warhammer 40k musical, we've gathered 30 of the biggest gags below. Game Infarcer First, a shameless plug. Darth Clark has returned, somehow, to ruin our news page with all sorts of falsehoods and tomfoolery. If you want to check them out yourself, you can read each below and browse the gallery of fantastic headers that Darth Clark convinced our designers to make for him. Game Infarcer: Nintendo and NVIDIA partner for headache-inducing 3DLSS 5 Game Infarcer: Super Monkey Ball Devs To Incorporate AiAi Into All Future Titles: ‘There Shouldn’t Be Humans Involved’ Game Infarcer: Online Shooter Announced, Launched, And Shut Down Over Duration Of Writing This Headline Game Infarcer: Xbox Project Helix Patent Reveals Potential DNA Splicing Technology: ‘Now You Are An Xbox’ Game Infarcer: Hideo Kojima 'Shocked And Disappointed' Capcom Rejected His Mega Man Robot Master Contest Submissions Game Infarcer: FBI Boss Throws Grace Ashcroft Pizza Party For Confronting Horrific Past Trauma, Postpones Promotion Game Infarcer: New ‘Windy And Wavy’ Palworld Update Introduces Three New Pals Game Infarcer: Grieving Man Places Flowers Next To Wife's Grave And Accidentally Summons Cubone The Witcher: Project R.O.A.C.H. Roach, Geralt's horse, is one of the best characters in The Witcher franchise. To celebrate that trusty steed, Developer CD Projekt Red is unveiling Project Project R.O.A.C.H., a rideable controller to really immerse yourself in the world of The Witcher. To learn more about the (fake) product, watch the trailer below and check out the controller's official website .   Pragmata: A Secret Mega Man Game? Pragmata, an upcoming third-person shooter from Capcom, is a brand new IP, but that hasn't stopped some from theorizing the game is secretly connected to one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time: Mega Man. The game isn't out, so we have no way of knowing whether or not this fan theory would be confirmed, but with Capcom's April Fools' joke this year, which shows protagonist Hugh in a goofy Blue Bomber suit, we can probably assume the link isn't real.   PowerWash Simulator 2: Date the Dirt Fans on the internet can and will fall in love with any fictional character, no matter how barebones their appearances are, which makes wacky dating sims a popular April Fools' prank. PowerWash Simulator is really taking advantage of that idea with Date the Dirt, a fake game where you romance human versions of different kinds of dirt. The trailer below is safe for work, but be warned: it's pretty dirty.   Pokémon Pokopia: Copycat Challenge This one is actually a real in-game event. If you open up Pokémon Pokopia today, you can play the Copycat Challenge. Correctly answer enough quiz questions and you'll get an inflatable Sudowoodo decoration. An event is happening now in Pokémon Pokopia – the Copycat Challenge! Event Period ends April 2 at 4:59am PT. Some Pokémon may imitate the way other Pokémon speak and quiz you. Pass the quiz and you’ll receive an inflatable Sudowoodo—so be sure to talk to lots of different… pic.twitter.com/eTJki6uhUg — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2026 Landfall Day: Peak, Haste, and Content Warning Updates Landfall is an indie studio with a rich history of releasing games on April 1, and most recently did so with Content Warning. As a result, the company has deemed April Fools' Day to be Landfall Day, and hosted a livestream with updates about three of its recent games. First, Haste and Content Warning, two PC exclusives, are coming to consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch), while Peak is getting a special update. The help button, which allows you to reach a hand out to your climbing buddies, is now a kick button, letting you launch your friends to their inevitable doom. 🟦LANDFALL DAY🟦 KICK replaces HELP in Peak 🏔️ Because today is not the day for friends. pic.twitter.com/io1cpJNGmt — Landfall (@LandfallGames) April 1, 2026 SEGA: It's bluer now Sega claims it has made its logo 3% more blue. We can't really see the difference. Can you? We’re excited to announce that we’re making our SEGA logo 3% more blue. We hope you enjoy this upgrade. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new look. pic.twitter.com/6IrI7hdSIS — SEGA (@SEGA) April 1, 2026 Square Enix: Party Chat Square Enix is officially (not) launching a show called Party Chat, which brings together iconic characters from the storied studio's past to talk about their experiences. Unfortunately and hilariously, the series has started with a conversation between Namazu and Moogle, and neither speak a real language.   Payday 3: Non Payday Character Mode The Payday developers have unveiled an exciting new mode, where players will be able to live normal, sad, boring lives instead. Even for April Fools' Day, this trailer really goes to some wild places.   Cairn: Climb A Human? Short and sweet, this April Fools' prank shows a new climbable surface in Cairn, revealed to a lukewarm response.   Satisfactory: Jason? Jason? Jason! Satisfactory is a game where all the player characters are women, but don't you wish you could play as a dude in a video game for once? Developer Coffee Stain fills this niche request and adds Jason, a gun-toting, Cybertruck-driving man to its game.   Bendy: Nightmare Syndicate This trailer is like The Avengers for viral indie horror games. Bendy crosses over with characters from Poppy Playtime, Hello Neighbor, Tattletail, Garten of Banban, Baldi's Basics, and, of course, Five Nights at Freddy's.   IGN: PlayStation Project Playmo IGN is no stranger to April Fools' Day pranks, and this year is no different. Making fun of the idea of AI guides being added to video games, this ad for a sentient PS5 controller has shockingly high production value. [Editor's note: One day later, the YouTube video and article have curiously both been taken down.] Owlcat Games: The owlBrick Owlcat Games is known titles like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, a CRPG that you could (theoretically) play on this new (and definitely fake) console. The owlBrick looks a lot like the upcoming Steam Machine, or maybe like a squished Xbox Series X.   Fortnite: April Fools' Day Update For the next 24 hours (well, less than that, by the time you're reading this), Fortnite is getting wacky. Players have big heads, can equip finger guns, take no fall damage, and they can ride llamas – or other players. Overwatch: Underwatch Overwatch's annual April Fools' joke returns! Characters' abilities are tweaked in the silliest ways possible, like Mizuki's second and third hats or Domina's shield with holes in it. Also, everyone has googly eyes. Maybe I should have led with that.   R.E.P.O.: P.E.A.K.O. This mockumentary shows the developers of R.E.P.O. explain their (fictional) new project: P.E.A.K.O. It's basically just Peak in the R.E.P.O. art style, complete with gameplay clips and interviews. Its release is just around the corner, too; the video says it will launch "alongside Half-Life 3."   Lords of the Fallen: Helmet Vision A first-person souls-like would be awesome, except for one thing: to stay alive, you probably need a pretty good helmet, and those things are hard to see out of. This Lords of the Fallen joke ad confronts that exact conundrum.   The Division: Audio Update When the Division launched, it had a serious issue. There were no Wilhelm screams or squeaky shoe sounds. Finally, the developers at Ubisoft have fixed that problem. We’ve taken immersion to the next level. Hear The Division 2 like never before. Available now. pic.twitter.com/xp9VFbA0jP — Tom Clancy's The Division (@TheDivisionGame) April 1, 2026 Hitman: H.A.I.R. Agent 47 is getting a new set of tools, known as the Hostile Area Integration resource, or "H.A.I.R." With them, he can look like Rumi from K-Pop: Demon Hunters, Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3, or Kratos from God of War. Introducing H.A.I.R. H.ostile A.rea I.ntegration R.esource Every style, a choice. Every strand, a strategy. Every comb, calculated. #HITMAN #Agent47 pic.twitter.com/r1xwUSoWIk — HITMAN (@Hitman) April 1, 2026 Resident Evil Requiem: Grace Kennedy and Leon Ashcroft Capcom released a dubbed version of an early scene from Resident Evil Requiem, where Nick Apostolides and Ashley Sant'Albano, the voices of Leon and Grace, respectively, swap voice roles. I especially like that they each make an attempt to stay in their old character voice while reading the new lines, so Grace has Leon's signature gravelly tone while Leon stutters Grace-style. Sound ON. 🔊 Happy April Fool's Day from us and @Nik_apostolides and @asantalbano ! pic.twitter.com/djmQxyThOu — Resident Evil (@RE_Games) April 1, 2026 Marathon: Algae Pond Bath Bomb When you think of Marathon, Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter, what sort of tie-in merch do you envision? Bath bombs, right? No? The cutthroat shooter on a distant planet doesn't give off bath bomb vibes? You should probably tell the Marathon team, then, because they're feeling the bath bomb vibes just as much as I am. Sink in. Reset your vitals. Return mission-ready. Inspired by the nutrient ponds of Tau Ceti IV, the Algae Pond Bath Bomb delivers a restorative soak engineered for post-deployment recovery. Because even hardened Runners deserve regulated restoration. pic.twitter.com/I1bR4qFYP0 — Marathon (@MarathonTheGame) April 1, 2026 Warhammer 40,000: The Emperor Protects Y'all. The Warhammer team went all out with this one, advertising a stage musical, complete with costumes and fancy lighting. With hits like "Suffer Not The Alien To Live," "My Collection," and "There Is Only The Emperor," this joke is gonna be stuck in my head all week.   Apex Legends: April Friends Day Today and tomorrow, Apex Legends players can prepare to flip their playstyles around. Until April 2, the map will be mirrored, ziplines will be faster, and friendship will be "non-negotiable." Check out the trailer for yourself below. Map: flipped Ziplines: overcharged Friendship: unavoidable 4/1 - 4/2 pic.twitter.com/rmYevW4i7s — Apex Legends (@PlayApex) April 1, 2026 Risk of Rain 2: It's just Rain now All the rain, none of the risk. For April Fools' Day, the Risk of Rain team is cutting everything out of the game – including items, enemies, and the soundtrack – and just focusing on the one thing we all care about: rain. The future of the Risk of Rain franchise is now! 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/9aPLjaBa12 — Risk of Rain (@RiskofRain) April 1, 2026 Pokémon: Mega Starmie is running a marathon Mega Starmie is one of the wildest Pokémon designs, and that's saying something. This form takes the starfish-shaped water type and extends its limbs just enough to make it move around like a humanoid. It's disturbing! But if you are a fan, the official Pokémon YouTube channel is streaming 10 hours of Starmie jogging along to upbeat music . Among Us: Nostalgia Mode Among Us is getting whatever the opposite of a facelift is (facedrop, maybe?) and reverting its visuals back to the game's original graphics from before 2021. It includes old emergency meetings and old sprites, when available. The mode launches today, but it'll be live until April 8. Sonic the Hedgehog: Series Finale The Sonic Team is one of the most reliable April Fools' Day pranksters, and this year, they went for a bit of a deep cut. This roughly 2-minute video shows Sonic and friends as puppets, ordering onion rings and waiting for Amy to arrive. It's actually a reference to the final scene of the Sopranos, which famously ended abruptly. This short is no different.   Bugsnax: Rebungered!! That Time I Got Reincarnated As A BungerRebungered!! That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Bunger Bugsnax's April Fools endeavor is a two-parter. First, they created an anime intro to the tune of "Period" by Chemistry, the fourth opening theme for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The lyrics are mostly the word "bunger." Somehow, it's even better than it sounds. You can check that out below   Secondly, the team created a free text adventure game on itch.io, which the anime-style intro is actually about. You can play that here (and you can do it right in your browser). Lies of P: Avengers Doomsday This video, edited as if it's a phone recording of the post credits scene of a movie in a theater, reveals the news we've all been waiting for: Gepetto's Puppet will return in Avengers Doomsday! He's probably outclassed by a lot of the superpowered Marvel characters, but he might stand a chance if he gets his parry timing down. rjavhdyahd. pic.twitter.com/FHvncbnfXO — G1 / JIWON CHOI / 최지원 (@woniwonic) April 1, 2026

Game InformerApr 1

USPTO Rejects Nintendo's Controversial 'Summon Character and Let It Fight' Pokémon Patent in Non-Final Ruling, as Palworld Legal Battle Rumbles OnThe USPTO has rejected Nintendo’s controversial 'summon character and let it fight' Pokémon patent, after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers last year.

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Game Infarcer: Grieving Man Places Flowers Next To Wife's Grave And Accidentally Summons Cubone Everybody grieves differently. After a tragic accident turned John Johnson's life upside down, he made it a daily routine to visit his wife's headstone in the Lavender Town Cemetery. In early March, however, Johnson tells us his life was turned upside down yet again. After placing bouquets of flowers all around his wife's grave, a wild Cubone appeared. Johnson is distraught, to say the least. "It says this is its home now," Johnson told Game Infarcer . "Home?! That's my wife's grave!" Johnson currently lives alone. The car accident that took his wife's life has left him emotionally fragile and financially challenged: his wife was the primary earner in their household, he tells us. As a result, he's sold much of the furniture in his home just to make ends meet, but it sounds like Cubone isn't too happy with its living situation either. "Cubone came up to me and said, 'My home could be a little comfier.' What an insane thing to tell me," Johnson told us. "This guy asked for 'less humidity,' but I'm not gonna apologize for crying about my dead wife."   As the weeks have gone on, however, the two seem to have grown closer. "I brought Cubone a hamburger patty made entirely out of beans as a prank, but apparently it’s into that," Johnson would later say. "Cubone also lost someone, I guess. So we have that in common." The next day, however, their relationship quickly soured. "One second, I'm telling Cubone I miss my wife, and the next it's digging up her grave so I can wear her skull? No way. I called the cops. That little creep is Officer Jenny's problem now." Later that night, Johnson went home. Thinking the incident was behind him, he got ready to relax, placing his three favorite things on the coffee table – a glass of whiskey, a Nintendo Switch 2, and a Blu-Ray of John Wick . When he came back from the bathroom, however, he was shocked. "A man just spontaneously appeared in my house! And he looked just like me, sad and everything," Johnson says. "He says this is his 'habitat' now. But as long as he's not trying to mess with my wife's skull, I guess it's okay." Johnson is unaware that his new roommate is a Ditto. He seems happier, though, so Game Infarcer decided not to tell him. More “Real News” From Game Infarcer 2026 Game Infarcer: Nintendo and NVIDIA partner for headache-inducing 3DLSS 5 Game Infarcer: Super Monkey Ball Devs To Incorporate AiAi Into All Future Titles: ‘There Shouldn’t Be Humans Involved’ Game Infarcer: Online Shooter Announced, Launched, And Shut Down Over Duration Of Writing This Headline Game Infarcer: Xbox Project Helix Patent Reveals Potential DNA Splicing Technology: ‘Now You Are An Xbox’ Game Infarcer: Hideo Kojima 'Shocked And Disappointed' Capcom Rejected His Mega Man Robot Master Contest Submissions Game Infarcer: FBI Boss Throws Grace Ashcroft Pizza Party For Confronting Horrific Past Trauma, Postpones Promotion Game Infarcer: New ‘Windy And Wavy’ Palworld Update Introduces Three New Pals

Game InformerApr 1

Yes, the Palworld dating sim is actually real Pocketpair has finally done it. After revealing it as an April Fools joke a few years ago, the company has officially announced that the Palworld Dating Sim - called Palworld: More Than Just Pals - is real and in active development. It even threw in a nice nod to Slay the Spire 2 in there for good measure. Read more

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Palworld 1.0 is Going to Shock Players With How Much Content it Adds, Says Publishing HeadJohn Buckley also spoke about how, with the 1.0 update, the studio wants to make Palworld a game that has "something for everyone".

Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBoltMar 16

Pocketpair Suggests 'A Decade of Continuous, Massive Updates' Is 'Probably Not On the Cards,' But Teases It 'Wouldn't Rule Out A Palworld 2.0'Palworld developer Pocketpair has revealed that while it accepts the survival game's most devoted fans may want "a decade of continuous, massive updates," "there's only so many times" you can add in new levels and content before the game gets bloated."

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Palworld Updates Will Continue After 1.0, But Not Like No Man’s Sky, Says Publishing HeadJohn Buckley noted that the linear progression offered by Palworld's gameplay makes decade-long content support difficult.

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The Best Open World Co-Op Games To Explore With A FriendThe next best thing to hanging out in the real world is to get together with your pals in a great open world co-op game. Sometimes touching virtual grass does the job, especially if you're separated by distance or struggle to find the time to hang out in-person. These games span many genres and vibes, with some perfect for beginners or casual gamers, and some aimed at those who want a bit of a challenge. From spooky survival games to adventures on the high seas, we've got a bit of everything for when you want a whole world at your fingertips. If you're looking for something a bit more structured, check out our list of the best story-led co-op games , or have a read of our list of the best co-op puzzle games if you really want to put your friendships to the test. Palworld Palworld is a great game for gamers of all abilities and preferences, taking the open world concept and really letting you play with the idea--the choice of whether to enjoy a cute and cozy game or a chaotic battling adventure is yours. Sweet little creatures called Pals can be captured and cared for, or made to fight and work in factories. You can even eat them, if that's the kind of person you want to be. You can ride your pals across sea, land, and sky--exploring varied locales and finding more materials to craft with. You can keep things wholesome and start a farm (with maybe occasional violence), build imposing factories and work your Pals to death, or take up arms against poachers and risk your life keeping Pals safe in the wild. You can play with up to 4 players online, or set up a dedicated server for up to 32. If you're a big fan of cozy games (you can find our co-op cozy game recommendations here) you'll also be pleased to hear that Palworld is getting an adorable spinoff: Palfarm sometime soon. See at Steam Fallout 76 If you've been watching the latest season of Fallout on Amazon, you might have gotten a hankering for some more post-apocalyptic mayhem, and Fallout 76 drops you right back in the action with a bunch of friends (and foes) online. Set just 25 years after the bombs fell, in Appalachia this time, it's another hefty dose of lore-packed RPG-ing but specifically built for co-op. New seasons bring new challenges, so once you and your friends get started, you'll be supplied with an endless stream of new things to do. Build bases, fight mutated enemies, and dig deep into the secrets of West Virginia in 2076--you can even meet Walton Goggins as The Ghoul . See at Fanatical GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. Sons Of The Forest There's something about playing co-op horror games that makes you feel near-indestructable. It's a great way of strengthening (or testing) friendships, as you rely on your pals to have your back and defend you, or work diligently for a common goal while you keep look-out. Sons Of The Forest is a pretty grim game, and we love it. Up to 8 friends can join forces to take down feral cannibals, craft elaborate bases, find leads on the mystery of a missing billionaire, and survive the harsh wide open world in this sequel to The Forest. It's not an easy game, so if you need some advice, be sure to check out our Sons Of The Forest guides if you need a little help surviving in the wild. See at Steam Grounded 2 You might be looking for a great four-player co-op game to jump into with your friends, and we would humbly recommend starting with Grounded 2. Don't let the Early Access status fool you, it's already a well-fleshed out game packed with robust multiplayer features that build on the previous game and make everyday objects feel like incredible hurdles to climb. After being shrunk down to insect size, you and your pals need to traverse a back yard full of hazards and wield incredible tiny tools, defending yourselves and finding out the secrets within. Grounded 2 is all the fun of a campy '80s film reimagined as a huge open playground for you to explore. As beautiful as its towering flowers and rich grasses look, don't get caught off-guard. See at Steam Project Zomboid Project Zomboid is one of the best zombie games of all time , and you don't have to face the undead peril alone. Armed with weapons, tools, and the survival savvy of your best friends, you'll need to devise a sustainable plan to get through the apocalypse in one piece. It's an expansive open world RPG where you can become almost any kind of player. Farm, fish, build, and learn to fight when the swarms of zombies move in--the more people you have watching your back, the better. If you're looking for a deeply immersive experience where you can truly exercise your creative muscles, Project Zomboid encourages players to think outside the box and rewards them with realistic gameplay featuring changing seasons, environmental threats, and factors like mental health and boredom to keep an eye on. The open world map is loosely based on a real location, further deepening the immersion and giving you the most true-to-life zombie experience on the market. See at Humble Sea Of Thieves If you and your pals don't all have the same consoles, Sea Of Thieves is a great cross-platform game that'll let you include everyone. Not only do you get a huge open world, but you also get to explore the open seas as pirate crews looking for new adventure, loot, and challenges. The game features pretty much everything you'd expect from a pirate life simulator--plundering, sword fights, sea monsters, lost treasure--but lets you choose your own path and playstyle. You don't have to be totally ruthless, perhaps you'd rather let one of your friends take care of your dirty work for you. The unspoiled islands and dense underwater kingdoms of Sea Of Thieves make its open world feel fresh and exciting, and with seemingly endless side-quests you can end up exploring as much or as little of the map as you'd like. There's no set rules or roles in Sea Of Thieves: the world is your oyster. See at Green Man Gaming Valheim Only the hardiest friends will survive in Valheim, an intentionally brutal survival sim for up to 10 players, set in a procedurally-generated Viking-inspired purgatory. It's a gorgeous game that makes full use of its open world, with varied biomes, sea adventure, and rich exploration features, as well as crafting and the ability to conquer other locations. How you go about your journey is up to you, but proving yourself to Odin is no easy feat. You'll need to build weapons and armor, grow and farm food, craft safe bases filled with impressive buildings, and tame the seas as you sail in search of more land to exploit and explore. See at Humble No Man's Sky Perhaps one open world is not enough for you? In that case, we'd recommend No Man's Sky, where you'll have endless open worlds ready to explore. The possibilities are almost without restraint in the game, which has continued to grow and develop over the last decade and become one of the best sandbox games . While there is a story throughout, open world exploration is the main event, allowing you and your friends to fly to distant planets, find resources, trade, craft, and discover the ends of the universe. Each star is surrounded by planets, each of which is teeming with life in an infinitely procedurally generated expanse. New creatures, plant life, and minerals are yours for the taking. In terms of scope, it doesn't get much bigger than No Man's Sky. See at Fanatical Enshrouded If you're looking for another game like Valheim , Enshrouded offers a similarly rich gameplay experience for up to 16 players. While still in Early Access for now, the game sports one of the best building systems we've seen in survival games--being both intuitive and expansive--along with varied combat, plenty of juicy gear to try out, and a story that'll take you through a number of diverse biomes and put you up against incredible enemies. If you've ever played a survival RPG and wished it had a bit more of something, or did a specific thing a bit better, Enshrouded has probably addressed your concerns. There's very little limit to what you can do, where you can go, and who you can become. See at Humble

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New Steam game Pickmon mixes Pokemon and Palword with Zelda and OverwatchA newly listed Steam game called Pickmon blends Pokemon-style creature collecting with open-world survival and crafting systems reminiscent of Palworld.

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