In the meantime, I Am Your Beast is available now for all three subscriber tiers on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Standard subscribers can also play Nine Sols, another critically acclaimed Metroidvania, on September 3rd. On the same day as Silksong, Digital Sun’s Cataclismo will be available for PC subscribers.

PAW Patrol World is next up on September 10th for all tiers on cloud, consoles and PC, followed by Saber Interactive’s RoadCraft on September 16th for Ultimate and Standard subscribers. Not the busiest month for first-party titles, but The Outer Worlds 2 is still to come in October.

As usual, select titles will be leaving Game Pass on September 15th. Check them out below and either finish them beforehand or purchase them at 20 percent off.

• All You Need is Help (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Wargroove 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (Cloud, Console, and PC)

In a nutshell, Cataclismo’s campaign is now complete with six new scenarios available via the final act (offering 20 hours of gameplay). Players will explore a new biome, The Depths, and go up against new Opaline Horrors that are tougher and more aggressive. The location is all the more devious due to the lack of light, so building structures to illuminate your surroundings (and enemies) is necessary.

The Depths are also available in Survival, the Level Editor, and two maps in Skirmish. Speaking of Survival, it’s now a rogue-lite mode where you can choose Boost Cards after every wave of enemies for more resources, buildings, and other benefits. If that weren’t enough, new accessibility settings, new skills for Iris Renegade, and bug fixes are also included.

The biome is shrouded in darkness, which isn’t just for atmospheric purposes. You can’t attack any of the horrors lurking within without placing lighting. Iris is getting a range of new Eco-focused skills, which should increase your chances of survival.

Of course, the gameplay also showcases the overhauled Survival mode, which now offers rogue-lite upgrades. Players can select bonuses at the start, including +50 HP to all units or an extra Hunter. After surviving additional waves, upgrades like increased trap damage, additional buildings, etc., will become available.

Cataclismo launches on March 20th for PC. Stay tuned for more details on its content and features in the coming weeks.

The final Act offers six more scenarios, including a new biome, The Depths, where the darkness prevents units from attacking enemies. Players must build structures to counteract this, though it may not be so cut and dry. You can also look forward to Opaline Horrors, which are “more vicious and menacing” than other enemies.

The Depths will also be available in Survival, Skirmish (with two new handcrafted scenarios), and the Level Editor. Survival is getting a facelift, embracing a rogue-like structure with upgrades and “rock-paper-scissors mechanics.” Finally, Iris Renegade is getting some new skills.

Stay tuned for more detailed patch notes as Cataclismo’s full release nears. Digital Sun is also working on a sequel to Moonlighter, a fully 3D follow-up to its rogue-lite dungeon-crawling/merchant-focused action RPG. Head here for more details.

Utilizing a LEGO-like system for building, you can set up traps and choke points while moving units around. However, destroyed walls can damage troops, so monitoring defenses is important for survival. As players gain Prosperity, additional troops, upgrades, and buildings become available.

The early access version includes Campaign Mode with 11 levels across two biomes and full voice-acting, Skirmish Mode and Endless Mode. A Level Editor is also included alongside Steam Workshop support to enable sharing and downloading user-created maps and blueprints.

Additional biomes, levels and more will arrive over time, with the developer expecting to remain in early access “at least through the first months of 2025.” Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.

In a Steam Community post, the developer said the additional time allows it to “get everything in place for a successful early access launch.” It also clarified that despite being “fairly advanced in development,” Cataclismo is going the early access route for the sake of polish and to “ensure that the full release is as good as it can be.”

The early access version will feature the campaign with a tutorial and 11 levels across two biomes. There’s also Skirmish Mode, featuring two levels and biomes, alongside the procedurally generated maps in Endless Mode. Even the Level Editor is included, with the option to share maps among the community. Once again, only the two main biomes are available.

Digital Sun will add more biomes and features over time, with the campaign receiving new levels and Endless Mode slated for “additional content.” Stay tuned for more updates, and check out the latest trailer below.

During the daytime, players gather resources and create walls and traps while arranging their troops. The building mechanics are very LEGO-esque, but when at night, you must be ready for the Horrors. Be careful, though – as they destroy the walls, the falling bricks can slay them and your troops.

Knowing the best places to deploy troops and use their skills is important for survival. Stronger buildings, troops and equipment unlock at higher prosperity levels. Alongside a 30-hour campaign, there’s Survival Mode for fighting constant waves and Creative Mode for building without limits or combat. Skirmish, meanwhile, offers pre-made challenges to tackle. Stay tuned for more gameplay en route to release.

The story focuses on humanity struggling to survive in a world haunted by a mysterious mist. It generates various Horrors, and you’ll need to lead an expedition to a long-forgotten kingdom, building walls and towers to push them back. In addition to walls and assigning defenses, like crossbowmen artillery and traps, you can also “fold time.”

Different settings are available, like the Mist Sea and the Depths, necessitating different strategies. You’ll need to endure multiple sieges over time, so sending out scavengers for resources, researching new technologies and more is necessary. Of course, if you want to build without the tension of oncoming Horrors, there’s also a Creative Mode in addition to the campaign.

Cataclismo doesn’t have a release date, so stay tuned for more details in the coming months.