Procedural generation
Method in which data is created algorithmically as opposed to manually
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| June 2025 | The Beacon update added Nintendo Switch 2 support and improved settlement management features, allowing players to manage multiple settlements. |
| June 11 2025 | Fifth DLC, Odyssey, was announced to be released with the 1.6 update, focusing on expanding exploration with player-built gravships, new environments, landmarks, animals, and gear. |
| 2025 | A temporary exhibition titled 'Minerals in Minecraft' is held at the Musée de Minéralogie in Paris. |
| June 2025 | The game is scheduled to be released for Nintendo Switch 2, continuing its expansion to new gaming platforms. |
| May 23 2025 | Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is fully released. |
| May 21 2025 | Successor Transport Fever 3 announced, with planned release in 2026 |
| 2025 | Frank Stone is added as a cosmetic item into the main Dead by Daylight game. |
| April 28 2025 | Fieldwork Pack DLC released, adding Prototech Fusion Reactor, new oxygen tanks, cargo ship and unknown signals overhaul, and various laboratory-themed blocks and improvements |
| April 2025 | A live-action Minecraft movie was released, expanding the game's franchise beyond video games. |
| April 2025 | Devolver Digital announced Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, a multiplayer-focused sequel, during a Nintendo Direct, scheduled for release in 2026. |
| April 4 2025 | Removal of all Hellraiser content due to licensing issues, with Pinhead and Chatterer cosmetic remaining available to previous purchasers. |
| April 3 2025 | Developer Massive Monster announced the unfortunate passing of River Boy, the original soundtrack composer for Cult of the Lamb, with the cause of death unknown to the public. |
| April 1 2025 | Wizards of the Coast issues a statement apologizing for the mistaken DMCA takedown and indicating they will restore the Baldur's Village mod. |
| March 2025 | Wizards of the Coast lawyers issue a DMCA takedown, removing the Baldur's Village mod from Nexus Mods. |
| March 22 2025 | Announcement of 'Vibrant Visuals', a new optional graphical overhaul for Minecraft, promising modern rendering features without requiring RTX-capable hardware. |
| March 20 2025 | Dead by Daylight Mobile became completely inaccessible. |
| 2025 | Five Nights at Freddy's DLC planned for release in Summer 2025, with details of killer and survivors yet to be announced. |
| 2025 | Tentative release of Mewgenics planned for digital distribution on Steam, concluding the game's long development cycle. |
| 2025 | Markus Persson announced through a poll on X that he was seriously considering developing a spiritual successor to Minecraft, potentially titled 'Minecraft 2'. |
| March 2025 | PlayStation VR version of Minecraft received its final update. |
| March 8 2025 | Baldur's Gate 3-themed Stardew Valley mod 'Baldur's Village' is released, receiving praise from Larian Studios co-founder Swen Vincke. |
| January 2025 | Worlds Part II update added new planetary types like gas giants and water worlds, and enabled players to create their own planetary systems. |
| January 2025 | Dead by Daylight Mobile was removed from iOS and Android storefronts. |
| 2024 | Ark sold an additional 2.3 million units throughout 2024. |
| 2024 | Ark 2 scheduled to enter early access on Windows and Xbox Series X/S, co-developed with Grove Street Games and using Unreal Engine 5. |
| 2024 | Game Rant recognized Stardew Valley as one of the greatest entries in the farming simulation genre, noting its role in reviving the indie game scene and inspiring new farming simulator titles. |
| 2024 | Featured as one of the Games of the Year by Gamesindustry.biz. |
| 2024 | Received Best Ongoing Game award from PC Gamer. |
| 2024 | The 2-year-long construction of the Stardew Valley town out of Lego won the 'People's Choice' award at BrickCon 2024. |
| 2024 | Stardew Valley was nominated for The Steam Awards in the Labor of Love category, highlighting the game's continued popularity and ongoing community support. |
| 2024 | Starfield received nominations at the New York Game Awards in multiple categories, including Game of the Year, Best Writing, and Best World. |
| 2024 | Starfield won Most Innovative Gameplay at the Steam Awards and the Video Game Award for Best Music at the BMI Film & TV Awards. |
| 2024 | At the 20th British Academy Games Awards, Starfield was longlisted for Narrative and New Intellectual Property, and nominated for Technical Achievement. |
| 2024 | A 'Cult of the Lamb Temple' was built at PAX Australia gaming convention, which hosted two legally recognised marriage ceremonies with hundreds in attendance, showcasing the game's unique cultural impact. |
| 2024 | The game's composer River Boy held a rave at the Cult of the Lamb Temple during PAX Australia, further expanding the game's cultural presence. |
| 2024 | Three new ships released with Supercruise Overcharge technology: Python Mk II, Type-8, Mandalay, and Cobra Mk V. |
| 2024 | Postponed release date for Amazing Cultivation Simulator 2 sequel |
| 2024 | Cross-progression implemented, allowing players to share unlocked content across different platform accounts. Game upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5. |
| December 2024 | Stardew Valley reached over 41 million copies sold, with 26 million on PC and 7.9 million on Nintendo Switch. |
| December 2024 | NetEase announced that Dead by Daylight Mobile would permanently shut down by March 2025. |
| November 2024 | Barone published a significant update expanding the game's initial features, released across PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation, and Xbox platforms. |
| November 2024 | PlayStation 5 Pro support added with cross-platform save testing. |
| November 2024 | Artificial intelligence companies Decart and Etched released Oasis, an AI-generated version of Minecraft that creates game elements in real-time without storing world data. |
| November 20 2024 | ConcernedApe announced the second Stardew Valley concert tour, 'Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons'. |
| November 19 2024 | Starfield reached over 15 million players. |
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