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Moon Sweepers: Cleaning has never been so popular
14 hours ago
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
This quirky cooperative simulator turns one of the most boring household chores into an unexpectedly addictive multiplayer experience.
The video game industry is full of unexpected success stories, but few are as unusual as Moon Sweepers. Released on October 23, 2026, this independent simulation game has quickly become one of Steam's most surprising hits of the month. Its premise is remarkably simple: clean the entire surface of the Moon.
What initially sounds like an elaborate joke has turned into a genuine multiplayer phenomenon. Developed by Finnish indie studio DragDrop Games, reportedly consisting of just two people, Moon Sweepers surpassed...
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Is Escape from Playtime Worth It? Early Access Price and Reception
15 hours ago
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Early access
Escape from Playtime is in Early Access at $8.99 until November 4. Here's our buy-now-or-wait verdict.
Mob Entertainment, the studio behind Poppy Playtime, has turned its toy-factory horror into a co-op experience: Escape from Playtime entered Early Access on October 21, 2026, and it's currently cheaper than it will ever be again before 1.0. The question is whether you should jump in now — Escape from Playtime launches a new direction for the studio, and the early verdict is a mixed bag. Here's everything you need to decide.
What's Escape from Playtime?
Escape from Playtime is an...
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ANOMALITH Is Out Now: Survival Horror Shooter on PS5, Switch 2 and PC
20 hours ago
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Release date
FuRyu's survival horror shooter ANOMALITH is out now on PS5, Switch 2 and PC with a 10% launch discount. Explore Otherworlds and master 12 abilities.
FURYU CORPORATION has officially launched ANOMALITH, its first survival horror shooter. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. It has arrived after achieving over 130,000 Steam wishlists, which is a good indication of the anticipation it has generated ahead of release. As a bonus, it's available with a 10% launch discount right now. The game is set in an alternative version of Japan where reality itself is coming apart.
A story that starts ten...
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dLcompare Recaps the Latest Games: Weekly Recap (Oct. 19–25, 2026)
29-Oct-2026, 6:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The arrival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 marks a new beginning for the franchise and has caught the eye of all FPS fans.
Every week brings a fresh wave of games to Steam, and the week of October 19–25, 2026, was no exception. The latest dLcompare Weekly Recap ranks the ten biggest launches of the week and those titles that have been popular for whatever reason — from a moon-cleaning co-op sim to the biggest FPS launch of the year. Here is the full rundown, game by game.
Ten games featured in the latest dLcompare Weekly Recap (Oct. 19–25)
10. Escape from Playtime
Escape from Playtime...
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Culdcept BEGINS Is Out on PC: Maps, Editions and Launch Discount
29-Oct-2026, 5:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Release date
Culdcept BEGINS is now on Steam with new maps, book covers and a launch discount — here's what the board-and-card hybrid adds on PC.
Culdcept BEGINS, the first new entry in the long-running board-and-card hybrid series in over a decade, is now available on PC. The Steam version launched on October 27, 2026 with a 10% launch discount, three months after the game's debut on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Culdcept BEGINS is available now on Steam
Developed and published by Neos Corporation, the PC version went live on Steam on October 27, 2026 (October 28 in Japan). It's currently available with a 10% launch discount that...
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Stygian: Outer Gods 1.0 Is Out Now: Full Release After Early Access
28-Oct-2026, 8:35 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Release date
Updates & Patches
Stygian: Outer Gods left Early Access on October 26, 2026 — complete story, new chapter and boss, and more.
Stygian: Outer Gods, the Lovecraftian survival-horror RPG by Misterial Games and Fulqrum Publishing, has left Early Access. The 1.0 release went live on October 26, 2026 on PC via Steam and GOG, after eighteen months in Early Access. Other than the improvements made to the game during that period, the developer studio has released the final version of the game with significant novelties, aiming to offer an unforgettable eerie experience for those willing to dive into this adventure.
What is Stygian:...
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Stalker 2 Update 2.1 'The Zone Lookout': What's New
28-Oct-2026, 3:40 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
Stalker 2 Update 2.1 "The Zone Lookout" adds A-Life NPC distance presets, long-range gunfight tweaks and squad-leader fast travel. Here's everything new.
GSC Game World keeps improving S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl a long time after the 1.0 version of the game was released. The studio has released Update 2.1 "The Zone Lookout". It's the first major update since the "Archmajor" 2.0, and it adds adjustable A-Life visualisation distance, long-distance combat improvements, a new fast travel system and a broad set of bug fixes. The update went live on October 25, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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When Does MW4 Season 1 Come Out? Date, Times & Warzone Integration
28-Oct-2026, 11:30 am
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
MW4 Season 1 starts Friday, November 6, 2026 — start times, the Warzone integration (Hajin & Zodiac), the last-gen shutdown and the Battle Pass.
The latest installment in the Call of Duty series was released a few days ago and it has made quite a positive impression among the fans of the series. The upcoming launch of Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will make things even more exciting as it brings the first Battle Pass, the Warzone integration, and the end of Warzone on last-gen consoles. Here is everything confirmed about the start date, the expected times, and the content...
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Charting the Unknown Video Reveals Sailing, Romance and Castle Housing
27-Oct-2026, 7:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Gameplay
Discover Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown. Explore sailing, diving, romance, castle housing, new stories, and pre-order bonuses.
Following the significant success of the game and its transition to Crimson Desert Enhanced from its original form, Pearl Abyss has released an official Features Overview video for Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown, the first DLC for its open-world action-adventure game. With the expansion set to launch on October 29 after an unexpected delay, the new footage offers a closer look at the adventures awaiting players in Pywel, from sailing across the Great Ocean to building relationships, managing businesses,...
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Hunting Simulator 3: Demo, Pre-Order Bonuses and Launch Details
27-Oct-2026, 4:05 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
With the Steam demo still playable until launch and pre-order bonuses still available, now is the time to try the game and secure the extras before they expire.
The wait for Hunting Simulator 3 is nearly over, but there are two reasons not to wait until release day. Nacon has confirmed that the Steam demo remains available until the full game launches, following an extension to its original Steam Next Fest availability. Meanwhile, players who pre-order can still claim the Classic American Hunter bonus pack, with an additional yellow Labrador available through a MyNacon account.
Beyond these limited-time opportunities, the new entry promises a more dynamic hunting experience, powered...
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This Week's Video Game Releases - October 2026 (Week 44)
26-Oct-2026, 8:05 pm
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
Release date
Discover the biggest upcoming video game releases, including Phantom Blade Zero, Hunting Simulator 3, Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy, and more.
The final week of October brings a diverse collection of video game releases, with new adventures, long-awaited sequels, retro collections, and expansions arriving between October 26 and November 1, 2026. Among the week's highlights you can find exciting titles like Phantom Blade Zero, a stylish action role-playing game inspired by Chinese martial arts, Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, a new chapter in the survival horror series, and Hunting Simulator 3, which invites players to explore the wilderness. Younger players and families can...
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Will GTA 6 Come to PS4 or Xbox One?
23-Oct-2026, 11:45 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Will GTA 6 come to PS4 or Xbox One? Discover Rockstar’s confirmed platforms, why last-gen consoles are excluded, and possible cloud gaming alternatives.
No, Grand Theft Auto VI is not coming to PS4 or Xbox One, according to everything confirmed by Rockstar. As of October 23, 2026, the publisher lists GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with its launch scheduled for November 19, 2026. Neither Rockstar nor the official PlayStation Store lists a PS4 version, and Xbox One is not included in the confirmed platform lineup. Official Rockstar platform information and PlayStation Store listing confirm the current...
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Modern Warfare 4 Editions Compared: Standard vs Vault
23-Oct-2026, 11:05 am
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Compare Modern Warfare 4 Standard vs Vault editions, including prices, operator packs, BlackCell, DMZ bonuses, and the 10% loyalty discount.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 offers three buying options, but to choose one of them is simpler than it might seem: Digital Standard, Digital Vault, and Physical Standard. The main difference is that the Vault Edition bundles the base game with additional operator cosmetics, weapon content, a season of BlackCell, and a DMZ Deployment Bonus. Physical buyers, meanwhile, are limited to the Standard Edition on consoles.
The Vault Edition is aimed at players who want the extra content across the...
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Modern Warfare 4: Release Date, Platforms, Editions & Everything We Know
22-Oct-2026, 9:40 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Discover everything about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: release date, platforms, editions, prices, campaign, multiplayer, DMZ, and Game Pass availability.
The upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, 2026, is bringing a new campaign, competitive multiplayer, and the return of DMZ-style extraction gameplay to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, MW4 is a standalone release, meaning players must purchase the game separately as it will not be available via Game Pass at launch.
Campaign Early Access already started on October 16 and DMZ Early...
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DayZ Badlands Expansion Is Out Now: Explore Nasdara and Update 1.30
22-Oct-2026, 7:30 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
DayZ Badlands is out now! Explore Nasdara, discover what's in the Update 1.30, ride motorbikes, and check out the Hot & Cool Bundle.
Following the official announcement, DayZ Badlands launched on October 15, bringing survivors to Nasdara, the largest terrain ever created for the game. Set in an arid province where water is scarce and sandstorms can turn a routine loot run into a fight for survival, the expansion adds a new environment with rebuildable structures, regional wildlife, new diseases and hidden underground locations.
The launch also marks the arrival of Update 1.30, which introduces a variety of novelties across...
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ARC Raiders Frozen Trail 2.0 Update Is the Biggest Since Launch
22-Oct-2026, 4:35 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
Discover the Frozen Trail update, featuring the Pendola Pass map, three new enemies, weapons, the Outpost, quests, and major gameplay improvements.
Embark Studios is expanding almost every part of ARC Raiders with Frozen Trail, an update that introduces a new map, additional enemy types, fresh weapons and tools, expanded progression, and a new way to develop a personal base. The update is described in the official announcement as the biggest since launch, making it a substantial reason for returning Raiders to reconsider their loadouts, revisit familiar locations, and take on new challenges.
The team behind THE FINALS is also building...
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PS5 Pro vs PS5: Is the Upgrade Worth It Before GTA 6?
22-Oct-2026, 12:45 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Is the PS5 Pro worth upgrading to before GTA 6? Compare specs, PSSR technology, performance expectations, and value against the standard PS5.
With Grand Theft Auto VI approaching, PlayStation owners have a choice to make: stick with the standard PS5 or upgrade to the more powerful PS5 Pro? Sony's enhanced console offers faster rendering, more advanced upscaling and additional storage, but that does not automatically make it the better purchase for every player.
Our verdict: the PS5 Pro is worth considering if you want the best possible console experience and plan to play demanding releases for years to come. However, if you already...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Release Times, Preload & Editions
21-Oct-2026, 10:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2. Check release times, preload and editions.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches worldwide on Friday, October 23, 2026, bringing the next entry in Activision's military shooter series to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The global rollout follows the Campaign Early Access period that began on October 16 and the DMZ Early Access launch on October 20. With the full release approaching, players can check the launch schedule, preload requirements, available editions, and multiplayer features before jumping in.
Players planning to buy the...
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Is GTA 6 Cross-Platform? Crossplay and Cross-Progression Explained
21-Oct-2026, 1:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Is GTA 6 cross-platform? Discover what Rockstar has confirmed about crossplay and cross-progression, and separate official details from rumors.
According to everything confirmed about GTA VI so far, the game will not have crossplay at launch. Rockstar Games has yet to announce any cross-platform multiplayer functionality. The situation is straightforward for now: GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as a single-player experience. Neither Rockstar nor the official platform listings have confirmed a multiplayer mode that would let players on different systems connect.
That does not necessarily rule out an online component...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 details its progression systems
20-Oct-2026, 11:05 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 details Classic and Regular Prestige, explaining unlock resets, XP bonuses, weapon mastery, and DMZ rewards.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is changing how players approach Prestige, offering a choice between the traditional reset system and a more flexible alternative. In an official blog post published on October 19, Activision detailed the multiplayer ranks, Prestige milestones, weapon challenges, and DMZ rewards awaiting players at launch. The key difference is that players can now decide whether advancing to the next Prestige level is worth temporarily losing access to their unlocked equipment.
Classic Prestige vs. Regular...
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