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Valheim 1.0 explained: Deep North biome, Kall Fimbulbringer, and the post-launch hotfix sheet
Iron Gate’s Valheim 1.0 (9 Sep 2026) exits Early Access with the Deep North biome, 40+ weapons, moose mounts, kall boss fight, crossplay, and achievements — plus Softcap’s read of the live 1.0.15 hotfix line.
No Man’s Sky Cosmos explained: space stations, hulks, alliances, and Our Journey Continues
Hello Games’ free Cosmos (Update 7.0) rebuilds deep space — Station Directorship, galactic alliances, orbital bases, derelict hulks with Tractor Beam salvage, a star system map, and Expedition 23 Our Journey Continues, plus the live 7.04 hotfix sheet.
CONTROL Resonant launch hotfix 1.3.3: less tanky enemies, stronger Dylan, cheaper respecs
Remedy’s launch-day CONTROL Resonant hotfix 1.3.3 cuts most enemy health and Falter thresholds, raises Aberrant and Ability Strength, cheapens Reset Items, and clarifies Build Power UI text.
CONTROL Resonant launches worldwide September 24
Remedy’s CONTROL Resonant launches worldwide 24 September 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — platforms, editions, Story Trailer pitch, and NVIDIA path tracing.
Genshin Impact 7.1 — A Rekviem for the Underworld: Vesna, Vodyanitsa, and the anniversary haul
HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact 7.1 A Rekviem for the Underworld ships Vesna, Vodyanitsa, Ronova as weekly boss, and the sixth-anniversary Primogem and Fate package.
Everwind Winds of Creation explained: Sandbox Mode, Bandits, Localizer, and the last world wipe
Enjoy Studio / Bohemia ship Winds of Creation & Beyond on 24 Sep — Sandbox Mode with unlimited inventory, a permanent World Save System, Bandit faction, Steamer Localizer, Claws and Staffs, Goruk and Apex bosses, and a long QoL/bug sheet.