<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Survival-games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/survival-games Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:22:11 +0000 en <![CDATA[ STALKER 2 is getting a free new content update this month — I break it down and reveal why it sets the stage for what comes after ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/stalker-2-is-getting-a-free-new-content-update-this-month-ahead-of-its-cost-of-hope-dlc CGJFRBuuoURGj8sxCTh8MH Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:22:11 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:59:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can finally play this long-awaited Xbox game soon — its studio is hosting alpha playtests next month, and you can sign up for them now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/you-can-finally-play-this-long-awaited-xbox-game-soon-its-studio-is-hosting-alpha-playtests-next-month DUZBfbqQ6PZLinEhd75qxc Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:34:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Subnautica 2 devs have more legal beef with publisher Krafton over the game's Early Access release — "Krafton self-servingly announced the launch" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/subnautica-2-devs-have-more-legal-beef-with-publisher-krafton-over-the-games-early-access-release HTExSpfzmte9pTUL4h4q8j Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:05:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-java-edition-is-moving-to-a-new-graphics-api-for-its-vibrant-visuals-update 9TVUKLHAU3TzJuVsocmegn Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:53:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Allumeria Steam demo reinstated after Microsoft's DMCA over Minecraft-related “infringement” is rescinded [UPDATE] ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/allumeria-steam-demo-pulled-after-microsoft-files-dmca-over-infringement-and-being-a-bit-too-close-to-minecraft EvPzBKbuMDKRSThTr9GQnA Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:44:43 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:32:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ That survival game we were all hooked on 5 years ago just got a big birthday update, with the devs teasing more coming soon — "2026 is going to be a great year" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/that-survival-game-we-were-all-hooked-on-5-years-ago-just-got-a-big-birthday-update-with-the-devs-teasing-more-coming-soon hWrWBjF6eJEH2aQSShLYbP Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:24:38 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:24:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rust director offers Amazon $25 million to save its dying MMO New World, with Hytale's creator extending support — "Games should never die" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rust-director-offers-amazon-usd25-million-to-save-its-dying-mmo-new-world-with-hytales-creator-extending-support tYHwCZfGnwdGypWC4NcAuM Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:15:48 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:46:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-spring-2026-game-drop-announcement 46yNFWmwfupcCVr28aLfVE Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-end-of-year-stats-2025 Z6xzppwoeMeEJZBEhdTLPd Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:05 +0000 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’re one of the three people who don’t own Minecraft already, it’s now on sale for Christmas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-deal-holidays-2025 8tujucFkk7YohCCHnQfytL Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:34:03 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:53:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's final update of the year is officially here — Mounts of Mayhem brings mounted combat to the Overworld ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-mounts-of-mayhem-game-drop-release mQU93PPZuU8iTUaudN8mMd Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:05:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:51:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is changing how it handles update version numbers — but what does that mean for us players? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-changing-update-version-numbers-december-2025 vyZCzn99vE45PxMC2Wxa69 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:33:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's next big update is officially less than two weeks away with new mobs, a new weapon, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecrafts-next-big-update-is-officially-less-than-two-weeks-away cGh8qdZ5LKsdw8PfUhcn77 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Winter Burrow is the cozy indie survival game Xbox fans didn’t know they needed — perfect for anyone craving a chill, heartfelt escape ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/winter-burrow-xbox-game-pass-editorial HyRyfxfp3RDpw9mRxjwXeg Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:23:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-devs-admit-that-if-the-creeper-didnt-already-exist-they-probably-wouldnt-add-it t3Pdphz24fFgf9LLddjEgP Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s latest test unleashes spears, zombie mounts, and chaotic new combat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecrafts-latest-test-lets-you-play-with-spears-zombie-mounts-and-more-starting-today bWhtw6dSqnRYktodVNevHE Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:11:10 +0000 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:32:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's the first time I've ever missed a Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-september-2025-best-announcements BZLQQ8Ys6JjrDRfZjH4R2k Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft Live is back, and its next big update is almost here — here’s what to expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-september-2025-announcement CrmLuXkA7Ue3S6vgtukyTK Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:35:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's new 'Copper Age' update finally makes copper worth your while ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-is-entering-a-new-age-with-its-most-metal-update-ever-and-its-making-our-least-favorite-ore-actually-useful hSABA8JUr3daMzTcgvzxaG Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:32:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Horse armor: Is this an Oblivion tribute — or just Minecraft being weird again? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-elders-its-scrolls-is-testing-new-horse-armor-and-some-other-stuff-i-guess VVL9pHUrjLuZA72rSk5TbY Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:34:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grounded 2 needed to happen, and I'm so glad it did — because now I can ride a giant ant into battle ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-needed-to-happen-and-im-so-glad-it-did gunJNHpin7DqrdQsjggDTm Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ From day one, Grounded 2 is already as big as the game that came before it — and it's only getting bigger from here ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/from-day-one-grounded-2-is-already-as-big-as-the-game-that-came-before-it-and-its-only-getting-better-from-here qAP8AGSg5As3Uh5mCshx8e Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love how Grounded 2 gets rid of tired survival game tools — it makes the game better, not easier ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-love-how-grounded-2-gets-rid-of-tired-survival-game-tools-it-makes-the-game-better-not-easier dcTFCaQhUfSD8us9sWKLvY Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't believe we're already getting a sequel to one of the best survival games ever — and I doubly can't believe how much it'll cost ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-cannot-believe-we-are-already-getting-grounded-2 qDqKBGPgKH2jyFvvLYQ6xW Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:00:40 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:50:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get chased by immortal trees in Minecraft's newest update, now available to download everywhere ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-the-garden-awakens-release-date 99NLmkeSy7T6UkLmLqdbPC Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:51:51 +0000 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:04:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft: Bedrock Edition finally has Hardcore Mode, and PlayStation 5 finally has Minecraft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-bundles-of-bravery-update pqDebmTJ8PEiNtqWnnK25e Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:40:23 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ A future Minecraft update will let you get killed by creepy trees, and you can play it early starting today ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/a-future-minecraft-update-will-let-you-get-killed-by-creepy-trees-and-you-can-play-it-early-starting-today 8V6saECmTLqCTXzkER2WNm Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:44:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The next two Minecraft updates were unveiled during the spookiest Minecraft Live yet ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/the-next-two-minecraft-updates-were-unveiled-during-the-spookiest-minecraft-live-yet Vsg34UwTDFNgsXo8oRs6fW Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:52:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mojang's first take on a new, more focused Minecraft Live is just weeks away ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/mojangs-first-take-on-a-new-more-focused-minecraft-life-is-just-weeks-away haWmjqSbihbqihBivFFZ9P Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:46:36 +0000 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mojang's future plans for Minecraft include more frequent updates, the death of the Mob Vote, a PS5 version, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/mojangs-future-plans-for-minecraft-include-more-frequent-updates-the-death-of-the-mob-vote-a-ps5-version-and-more HpxJmQF2CUYmqYzDjErtRd Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:35:57 +0000 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:47:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ This beloved open-world PC indie game is finally coming to Xbox 8 years later, and you can (maybe) play it right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-beloved-open-world-pc-indie-game-is-finally-coming-to-xbox-8-years-later-and-you-can-maybe-play-it-right-now YZ2qNG3RWwihkzwj6fSogg Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:55:39 +0000 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:01:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Minecraft: Bedrock Edition update has a changelog so long my finger hurts from scrolling ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/the-latest-minecraft-bedrock-edition-update-has-a-changelog-so-long-my-finger-hurts-from-scrolling 5t8ytSXuzTswm9t8GmnnPY Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:35:54 +0000 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:25:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grounded gets updated everywhere with less crashes, unlinkable Microsoft Accounts, and better New Game+ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grounded-gets-updated-everywhere-with-less-crashes-unlinkable-microsoft-accounts-and-better-new-game YiCZrCFkSFYCM27xB6Nf7S Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:44:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once Human: How to move Territory and change base location ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/once-human-how-to-move-territory-and-change-base-location eBRmzekGbp5gnjxu6xMNQ7 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:47:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once Human: How to change Worlds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/once-human-how-to-change-worlds MRHNkgJzYoA8azEg9hGAwb Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:02:23 +0000 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:48:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once Human's Terms of Service EULA sparks privacy "spyware" concerns after fans spot eyebrow-raising data collection policy, devs respond to assuage worry: "We will only use your data lawfully" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/once-humans-eula-sparks-privacy-concerns-devs-respond-to-assuage-worry zLCS4Q7hutB2URdaudcNm7 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:33:58 +0000 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:39:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once Human PC specs: Recommended and minimum system requirements for the open world survival game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/once-human-pc-specs-recommended-and-minimum-system-requirements-for-the-open-world-survival-game UUmLP6PhRTKb39SDT2YgRM Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:27:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once Human PSA: You can't delete your character or server transfer, so choose where and who you play very, very carefully [UPDATED] ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/once-human-psa-you-cant-delete-your-character-or-server-transfer-so-choose-where-and-who-you-play-very-very-carefully ntAeQvtb6pkDVVkJ6S4DWb Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:54:53 +0000 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:57:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Once Human dev adds multiple character slots after launch day criticism, but other major features are still coming later [UPDATED] ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/once-human-dev-says-the-survival-game-wont-have-several-major-features-at-launch-but-dont-worry-theyre-coming xGPTN6g9iY8JkguxoLmf5A Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:15:39 +0000 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:05:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Once Human on Xbox Game Pass? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-once-human-on-xbox-game-pass JQsf8zJDnaF2rxUtvyuGvX Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:02:15 +0000 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:49:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does Once Human have crossplay and cross-platform progression? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/will-once-human-have-crossplay-and-cross-platform-progression Jhrqe7tz5obzzeDC5rfqVm Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:46:44 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Once Human on Xbox and PS5 consoles? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-once-human-coming-to-xbox-and-ps5-consoles AtQw6btUQ2bVdLCndMHgGM Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:55:40 +0000 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:49:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Once Human free to play? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-once-human-free-to-play bwbje7Ty9ujpBsZYWStkAk Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:51:16 +0000 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:54:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is getting a redesign! Well, at least the official artwork is ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-is-getting-a-redesign-well-at-least-the-official-artwork-is hLrz47Tn8mGjLfb8p33GPE Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:10:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft inches closer to true next-gen versions with PlayStation 5 preview, but don't get your hopes up for ray tracing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-inches-closer-to-true-next-gen-versions-with-playstation-5-preview-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up-for-ray-tracing sy278YAjhdjxTWgU36CNeg Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:29:50 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I loved seeing a new State of Decay 3 trailer, but no release window makes me more impatient than ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-games-showcase-2024-state-of-decay-3-editorial TjaEXG583AaMFficLi4ooL Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:03:12 +0000 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:58:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The long wait is over — The Minecraft 1.21 'Tricky Trials' update is now available to download with new mobs, the mace, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-1-21-update-release-date Wq3fDW5VgxkUTWyxLYdAC4 Thu, 30 May 2024 15:50:58 +0000 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:24:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ When does the Minecraft 1.21 'Tricky Trials' update release? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/next-minecraft-update-release-date tQn9AcJKMmVXP8AnzipAjM Thu, 23 May 2024 09:11:17 +0000 Thu, 30 May 2024 15:57:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could Minecraft finally come to Steam? The signs are there, but don't get your hopes up yet ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/could-minecraft-finally-come-to-steam-the-signs-are-there-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up-yet sYkc9T4niBoT2j69Gvom69 Thu, 16 May 2024 18:10:46 +0000 Thu, 16 May 2024 18:10:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can go on a real-world Minecraft adventure later this year to celebrate 15 years of Minecraft, and tickets go on sale soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/the-worlds-best-selling-video-game-is-now-15-years-old-and-xbox-is-celebrating-with-over-two-weeks-of-gifts-and-fun QREhHqq82xY53FZRPnqyFX Tue, 14 May 2024 18:40:48 +0000 Wed, 29 May 2024 18:03:34 +0000