Forever Ago 📷, Valor Mortis ⚔️, METRO 2039 🚇
New games to play 🎮
Third Shift’s road-trip adventure Forever Ago is out on Steam
Forever Ago, the debut third-person adventure from two-person German studio Third Shift, is available on Steam, according to 80 Level’s October 14 report. Players follow Alfred, an elderly man travelling north after a tragic event, meeting people, taking instant photographs and exploring his memories. Examining and interacting with environmental objects reveals more about the people and places he encounters. The game was developed over five years and features an original soundtrack by Clark Aboud.
One More Level releases Valor Mortis on Steam for $39.99
Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike action RPG from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, is available on Steam for $39.99, reduced from its originally announced $49.99 price. Players control William, a resurrected Napoleonic soldier investigating a plague in an alternate 19th-century Europe, using a sword, pistol and supernatural abilities. The article reports mostly positive critical reception, with some mixed assessments, and very positive Steam reviews. Reviewers highlighted the interconnected world, distinct levels and balance between melee and ranged combat.
Upcoming releases and changes 📅
METRO 2039 pre-orders open ahead of February 2027 release
Deep Silver has opened pre-orders for METRO 2039, 4A Games’ post-apocalyptic first-person shooter and sequel to METRO Exodus, scheduled for February 4, 2027, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. All pre-ordered editions include the Specialist Pack, which unlocks Blueprints early. The Deluxe Edition includes a soundtrack, concept art book and access to a story expansion scheduled for 2027. The Collector’s Edition adds a wearable Spartan Helmet replica to the Deluxe contents and pre-order bonus.
Facepunch plans free-to-play transition and human curation for s&box
Facepunch Studios plans to make s&box free-to-play toward the end of 2026 and prioritize human curation of games. Founder Garry Newman cited poor reception, weak retention and discovery problems, arguing that a “Netflix for games” model does not work. The Play Fund now requires creators to apply for approval after Newman said self-enrollment rewarded botting. Facepunch is also moving toward Steam Workshop, starting with maps. Existing purchasers will receive exclusive Steam inventory items, with extras for those who paid $20 rather than $10.
Game news and shutdowns 📰
Supercell to shut down Squad Busters on December 14, 2026
Supercell will shut down Squad Busters’ servers on December 14, 2026, making the game unplayable. It will leave the App Store and Google Play on December 1, while existing installations remain playable until shutdown. Launched globally in May 2024, Squad Busters underwent several reworks before Supercell announced development would end, saying it could not find a clear path to meet its standards without another major overhaul. The closure will be Supercell’s first shutdown of a globally launched mobile game.
Epic Games releases rebuilt launcher preview; Fortnite Linux support remains pending
Epic Games released an optional preview of its rebuilt launcher for Mac, Windows and Linux on October 14, 2026. The company reports library loading up to 30 times faster, with persistent cross-game voice chat and access to installed Steam and Xbox PC games. Epic plans to replace the legacy launcher but has given no date. Native Fortnite support on Linux remains pending sufficient distribution maintainers meeting Epic’s anti-cheat security requirements; it will not cover every distribution, and no release timeline was provided.