Game Launch Status Board

A practical launch companion for serious PC, Steam, Game Pass, and Steam Deck players. Each tracked game answers the same fan tasks: when it unlocks, whether it is worth starting today, what is confirmed, what is still unknown, and what needs a live-build check.

Quick Answer

Early Access Watch is being shaped around launch-window decisions, not generic game news. The best pages answer whether players should install, buy, wait, or watch known issues.
The board starts with the player's first question: Can I play today? From there it routes to buy-or-wait, known-issues, next-update, Steam Deck, or monthly discovery pages.
The current operating queue is July hub creation, SAND known-issues maintenance, Rogue Core CTR repair, and Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date amplification. June command centers stay useful as post-launch assets, but they should not occupy the current-window slot.
New standalone pages should only split from a game hub after a repeated community question, GSC query signal, or visible SERP gap appears.
After each launch, the page must shift from pre-launch countdown to live status, known issues, Steam Deck / co-op checks, and first-week guide opportunities.

Launch-Window Decision Desk

Player task	Best page	Route rule	Current example
Can I play today?	Launch Status Board	Use the status board first for live / delayed / patched / unknown state, then send players to the strongest game command center. Do not create a child page until evidence crosses the split gate: Confirmed store state, official announcement, live build evidence, or repeated same-day player reports.	SAND live status and Hotfix #1 watch; July hub stays as candidate routing until a game proves standalone demand.
Should I buy now or wait?	Game command center	Keep price, reviews, timer, shared upgrades, ammo economy, co-op, Deck, and platform access on one decision page until narrower evidence appears. Do not create a child page until evidence crosses the split gate: GSC clicks / impressions, Semrush low-KD term, review movement, official patch priority, or repeated Steam / Reddit wording.	Rogue Core remains one buy-or-wait page instead of separate timer, shared-upgrades, ammo, or PS5 pages.
What broke after launch?	Known issues tracker	Split an issue page only when the same crash, server, save, BattlEye, Deck, or disconnect problem repeats enough to deserve a triage table. Do not create a child page until evidence crosses the split gate: 3+ matching reports in 24-72 hours, official hotfix / patch notes, or 20+ GSC impressions on one issue intent.	SAND Known Issues is the current mature child page; VOYAGE, extraction loss, and BattlEye stay inside it until proven narrower.
When is the next update?	Roadmap / next update tracker	Answer official roadmap, no-date status, patch-note watch, and rumor filtering on the roadmap page before creating a date-only child page. Do not create a child page until evidence crosses the split gate: Official roadmap or patch cadence plus GSC / SERP / community wording around next update, patch notes, or update date.	Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date stays on the roadmap page with Official / rumor / unknown labels.
Will it run on Steam Deck or handheld PC?	Deck / handheld block inside the game page	Add a Deck block first, then split only after the site has game-specific handheld demand instead of broad curiosity. Do not create a child page until evidence crosses the split gate: Steam Deck badge, ProtonDB / SteamDeckHQ signal, Semrush or GSC query evidence, or repeated handheld performance reports.	Astroneer Steam Deck is a STARSEEKER comparison bridge, not a standalone page yet.
Which upcoming games deserve tracking?	Monthly launch hub	Keep candidates in the current month hub or Steam EA calendar until release-time, price, Deck, Game Pass, co-op, or known-issues evidence appears. Do not create a child page until evidence crosses the split gate: Official launch window plus SERP gap, Semrush/GSC evidence, Steam event relevance, or repeated community questions.	July 2026 hub routes Attack on Titan 3, Avatar Legends, Moonlight Peaks, Mistfall Hunter, Dinoblade, and Denshattack without thin pages.

Citation Pack

Who can cite this	Why the link is useful	Suggested anchor
Reddit and Steam discussion helpers	One stable link summarizes whether tracked games are live, delayed, patched, or still waiting for a source check.	PC game launch status board
Newsletter and creator roundups	The board gives a compact weekly view of release time, Game Pass, Steam Deck, co-op, known issues, and buy-or-wait checks.	Early Access Watch launch status
Game wiki and resource pages	Rows preserve source labels and next-check rules, so the page is useful as a launch-window reference rather than a news article.	release time and known issues tracker
Search and AI answer systems	Every tracked game uses repeated labels: confirmed, reported, expected, unknown, next check, fan decision, and source rule.	source-labeled launch tracker

Current Decision Queue

Player task	Best page	Answer strategy	Action
Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date	Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date	The 2026-07-02 GSC 7-day update shows the roadmap page at 3 clicks / 7 impressions / CTR 42.9% / avg position 1.9, with query rows for subnautica 2 1.1 date, subnautica 2 ea 1.1 update, and subnautica 2 1.1 update. Keep it as the single answer asset for EA 1.1 date checks, EA 1.2 co-op, patch notes, and update-timing searches.	P0 internal-link boost
July 2026 launch watch	July hub	The current monthly discovery page is July 2026. Keep Attack on Titan 3, Avatar Legends, Moonlight Peaks, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mistfall Hunter, Dinoblade, and Denshattack inside the hub until release-time, Steam Deck, Game Pass, price, co-op, or known-issues evidence proves a standalone page.	P1 hub first, no thin pages
SAND Hotfix #1 and VOYAGE status	SAND command center	SAND is live on Steam Early Access. US buy box shows $24.99 base price and $19.74 with the 21% launch discount; Steam's public store shows English reviews Mixed at 59% of 1,453. Official Hotfix #1 added DDOS protections and fixed solo players placed against teams plus the 'Waiting for rival expeditions' stuck state. The June 24 Mission Update says VOYAGE has a memory crash and should be avoided until a fix; no newer Hotfix #2, substantial patch, or full roadmap post was confirmed during the June 26 check.	P0 live, official hotfix watch
STARSEEKER known issues	STARSEEKER command center	Keep Patch 1.0.7 fixes, Tangle Community Challenge, next-patch watch, Switch 2 crossplay caveat, black screen, AVX2, and Game Pass on the main page until GSC or community repetition proves a child page.	P0 update, no split yet
Witchspire co-op save and worth-it	Witchspire command center	Track Patch 0.1.3 Offline Mode, dedicated Build Modes / Removal Mode, nearby players on compass, Patch 0.1.2 save backups / save-corruption protection, Patch 0.1.2b inventory upgrade fix, live Early Access Roadmap, hosted co-op, same-branch co-op caveat, Steam Deck comfort, and reported launch issues as buy-or-wait evidence.	P0 update, no split yet
Solarpunk story and controller fit	Solarpunk live status	Keep as a lighter post-launch watch for no-story, airship/controller, Game Pass, and co-op questions unless repeated evidence returns.	Observe

Launch Questions This Board Covers

Player query	What the page answers	Best entry
Game release time	Players want the exact global unlock time before they buy, preload, or wait.	Open task page
Is the game out yet?	Use live status rows to separate announced dates, pre-unlock checks, buy/play state, and post-launch reviews.	Open task page
Game Pass launch status	Track whether Cloud, Xbox, and PC Game Pass install buttons are live, not just announced.	Open task page
Steam Deck launch checks	Separate official badge or developer target from reported performance, controls, and Proton evidence.	Open task page
Co-op and crossplay status	Track hosted co-op, party flow, cross-platform play, cross-progression, invite failures, and save ownership.	Open task page
Known issues after launch	Do not split issue pages until repeated reports show crash, server, save, controller, or Deck problems.	Open task page

Execution Path

Step	Page	Role	Action
1	Launch Status Board	Operating spine	Start here when deciding what changed today, which P0 page needs a live check, and which issue should stay on the main page.
2	Steam Early Access Calendar	Stable discovery entry	Use this for future 60-day Early Access discovery, filter-style comparisons, and external references from Reddit / Steam discussions.
3	July 2026 Game Releases	Monthly cluster hub	Route broad July release demand into launch-watch candidates before search demand peaks, while June pages settle into archive and post-launch maintenance.
4	P0 game command centers	Answer pages	Keep one strong page per game until GSC or repeated community evidence proves a child-page split.

Operating Cadence

Cadence	Job	Pages	Evidence rule
Daily 10:30 Asia/Shanghai	Community Question Radar	Gothic, Solarpunk, Witchspire, STARSEEKER, June hub, Launch Status	Start from repeated Reddit / Steam Community / store questions, then validate with GSC, Suggest, PAA, Semrush, and SERP.
T-48h to launch	Pre-launch readiness update	One P0 command center at a time	Update release time, price, platform, Game Pass, co-op, requirements, Steam Deck, and source status. Request indexing after meaningful changes.
T+10m after unlock	First live status pass	Game page + Launch Status + relevant hub row	Verify Steam buy/play state, live price, Game Pass install button, co-op availability, and official announcements before changing labels to confirmed.
T+2h to T+24h	Known issues and split decision	Game page first; child pages only if evidence repeats	Split a child page only after 3+ repeated community reports, 20+ GSC impressions for one intent, or a clear SERP gap.
Weekly Friday	Prune, archive, or upgrade	All P0 and post-launch pages	Archive stale countdowns, keep durable buyer / known-issues value, and prioritize pages with 7-day GSC movement over 24-hour noise.

Weekly Query-Page-Action Review

Cadence	Input	Decision	Output
Monday	Future 60-day release plan, Steam upcoming, GSC 7-day pages, and community question repeats.	Choose 1-3 games for the week, with priority to launch-window decisions over generic news.	Update /launch-status/, /steam-early-access-calendar/, and the strongest P0 command centers.
Tuesday-Thursday	Reddit, Steam Community, official posts, GSC queries, Semrush/SpyFu validation, and live store checks.	Update 0-2 existing pages and prepare 1-3 useful community answers. Create no more than one new page, and only with evidence.	Fresh answer cards, Last checked timestamps, source-labeled tables, and community reply drafts.
Friday	GSC query-page-action table, clicked queries, impressions near page one, community replies, and post-launch issue repeats.	Keep, refresh, archive, merge, or split. Prefer one stronger command center over several thin pages.	Weekly recovery notes and the next week's page-action list.
14-day split review	Two weeks of GSC impressions/clicks, repeated community questions, SERP gap checks, and source stability.	Split only when one intent has durable evidence and a complete answer format.	New child page, main-page section expansion, or no action.

P0 Game Command Centers

Game	Window	Status	Player task	Next check	Fan decision	Source rule
Gothic 1 Remake	June 5, 2026	P0 post-launch watch	Post-launch buy/download state, reviews, Steam Deck, console performance, physical-copy day-one update concerns, system requirements, controller, and repeated crash/performance issues.	Recheck Steam, SteamDB, Reddit, Steam Community, review threads, Steam Deck reports, and any patch notes on June 6-7.	Best for classic RPG fans deciding whether to buy now, wait for patches, or avoid handheld/console pain points.	Steam's official Global Launch Times announcement confirmed 17:00 UTC; after launch, preserve that as historical and prioritize reviews, Deck, performance, physical-copy behavior, and repeated issue evidence.
Solarpunk	June 8, 2026	P0 live co-op launch status	Live reviews, co-op, host-based multiplayer, no-crossplay caveat, confirmed Xbox/Game Pass offer, story/content fit, controller, Steam Deck, system requirements, and first launch issues.	Recheck during June 14-16 for Steam review movement, Xbox app access friction, co-op host/save behavior, airship/controller mixed player voice, Steam Deck, crash, and performance reports.	Best for survival-crafting players deciding whether the no-story / relaxed co-op structure fits them.	Steam shows Mostly Positive all-time reviews at the June 14 check: 78% positive from 1,234 user reviews. Steam's Before You Buy copy says no story campaign, around 20 hours of main progression, two biomes, no public servers, one player hosts, and no crossplay. Xbox store JSON-LD shows USD 22.99 Buy offer and InStock Game Pass offer. Airship/controller evidence is mixed player voice: LadiesGamers is positive on airship controls, while older community comments raised comfort questions.
Witchspire	June 10, 2026	P0 live Early Access	Live buy-or-wait, price/discount, hosted co-op, demo progress, reviews, roadmap, Steam Deck/controller, and reported launch issues.	Recheck June 26-28 for Patch 0.1.3 follow-up, offline-mode stability, build-mode feedback, nearby-player compass usefulness, save-corruption reports, inventory upgrade reports, A Touch of Magic details, The Frozen Tundra timing, hosted co-op stability, same-branch co-op questions, Steam Deck/controller comfort, and repeated bug clusters.	Best for survival-crafting and creature-collector players deciding whether the first Early Access build is substantial enough to start now.	Steam shows Witchspire live after its June 10 release with a positive / Very Positive moving review profile. Official FAQ confirms $22.99 / EUR 22.99 with launch discount, hosted servers up to 6 players but 4 recommended, demo progress not carrying over, controller support, Steam Deck functional but not fully optimized, and bug-report channels. Official launch-week patches now confirm join-session, resource-regrowth, auto-save failure visibility, Patch 0.1.1d's Matriarch's Bane / The Vault dungeon fix, Patch 0.1.2 save backups / save-corruption protection, Patch 0.1.2b's inventory upgrade size fix, and Patch 0.1.3's Offline Mode, Build Modes / Removal Mode, nearby players on compass, Incense and food rebalancing, Lotus Brew change, and multiple fixes; older branches are supported, but co-op players must be on the same branch. The Early Access Roadmap Reveal is live: Major Update #1 is A Touch of Magic, Major Update #2 is The Frozen Tundra, and ongoing support covers bug fixes, QoL, balance, and performance. No creature tier lists, spell builds, or map guides before live-build evidence.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026	P0 live Early Access / Game Preview	Live Steam state, Game Pass availability, price, Mixed reviews, Patch 1.0.7 fixes, Tangle Community Challenge, official known issues, next-patch watch, Switch 2 crossplay caveat, cross-platform co-op, cross-progression, AVX2 / system requirements, Steam Deck target, and whether it is Astroneer 2.	Recheck June 17-19 for Patch 1.0.7 follow-up, larger later-week patch publication, disconnect / leaving-planet crash / server issue reports, Tangle Community Challenge progress, Game Pass install friction, Switch 2 crossplay mismatch reports, AVX2/startup reports, Steam Deck, and repeated known issues.	Best for Astroneer fans deciding whether this is a sequel-like launch, a separate expedition game, or a wait-for-updates Early Access title.	Steam now shows STARSEEKER live after its June 11 release, with Mixed reviews at the June 17 check: 56% positive from 542 user reviews, a live regional buy box, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, and AVX2 requirement. Official FAQ confirms $29.99 with regional pricing, Game Pass, crossplay, cross-progression, Steam Deck Verified goal, no microtransactions / premium currencies, and roughly one year of Early Access. Official Patch 1.0.7 now anchors the known-issues update, with fixes for Tephra memory leak / frame drops / crashes, DADs missing from Astronet, invite accepted but not connecting, missing outpost icons, non-session server connection retries, Stash crashes, and long-press-X inventory crashes. Patch 1.0.6 still anchors the Tangle Community Challenge and earlier fixes. Keep this on the main page until split evidence appears.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie	June 22, 2026	P0 live Early Access / official hotfix watch	Live Steam buy box, $24.99 base / $19.74 launch discount, Mixed English reviews at 59% of 1,453, Hotfix #1, no newer Hotfix #2/substantial patch confirmed, DDOS protections, VOYAGE memory crash / avoid-VOYAGE guidance, extract loot-loss watch, solo matchmaking fix, Steam Deck / Linux / Proton BattlEye Runtime, BattlEye troubleshooting, and buy-or-wait status.	Recheck within 12-24 hours for a new official patch after the June 24 Mission Update, post-hotfix server stability, VOYAGE fix status, extract loot-loss reports, crash/performance reports, roadmap publication, ProtonDB / Steam Deck evidence, and whether tinyBuild support guidance changes.	Best for PvPvE survival players deciding whether to enter Early Access on day one or wait for server stability and launch-build reports.	At the 2026-06-26 02:30 UTC follow-up, Steam store showed SAND live with $24.99 base price and $19.74 after the 21% launch discount, English reviews Mixed at 59% positive from 1,453 reviews, and current-player API returned 14,594. Official Steam news latest items remain Mission Update - Wed June 24 and Hotfix #1, so no newer Hotfix #2, substantial patch, or full roadmap post was confirmed during this check. Official Hotfix #1 confirms additional DDOS protections, solo players no longer placed against teams, Waiting for rival expeditions fix, and other server-side changes. Official Mission Update - Wed June 24 says the team is holding the line on DDOS, VOYAGE is experiencing a memory crash from server wind-down failure, players can hit network disconnect / reconnecting screen, and players should avoid VOYAGE until a fix. Remaining official priority items include disconnects / loot loss on extract, visual issues / lack of DLSS in menus, wider server issues / DDOS protection, optimization / performance, and crash reports.

Live Status Rhythm

Game	Pre-launch	Unlock check	Post-launch	Split watch
Gothic 1 Remake	Historical: June 5 pre-unlock covered Steam/SteamDB release time, pre-purchase offer, requirements, review/preload chatter, platform-specific preload, physical-copy update, and live button readiness.	Launch window passed; preserve release-time context and focus on buy/download, reviews, store state, and first issue reports.	Shift from release time to PC requirements, Steam Deck, performance, crashes, controller, ultrawide, save, console frame rate, physical-copy behavior, and quest blockers.	Steam Deck, system requirements, known issues, or review/preload if GSC/community repeats.
Solarpunk	Historical: June 8 pre-unlock watch covered SteamDB 13:00 UTC signal, Steam prerelease state, Xbox / PC Game Pass listing, no-crossplay/public-server caveat, host-based co-op, price, controller, Steam Deck, and first issue questions.	June 14 check: Steam reviews are Mostly Positive at 78% positive from 1,234 reviews; Xbox store still supports USD 22.99 / Game Pass, and Steam still says no story campaign, no public servers, host-based co-op, and no crossplay.	Shift to co-op not working, host/save issues, Game Pass install/access, story/content fit, airship/controller, Steam Deck, performance, reviews, and starter-guide demand.	Co-op not working, Game Pass install, Steam Deck, controller, or beginner guide only after repeated evidence.
Witchspire	Historical: June 9-10 official FAQ confirmed price, 15% launch discount, hosted co-op, demo progress reset, controller support, Steam Deck caveat, achievements, and bug-report flow.	June 26 check: Steam shows live Early Access state, live Roadmap Reveal, Patch 0.1.3 Offline Mode / Build Modes / nearby players on compass, Patch 0.1.2 save backups / save-corruption protection, and Patch 0.1.2b inventory upgrade size fix.	Shift to buy-or-wait, missing features, roadmap, co-op stability, same-branch co-op rules, Steam Deck/controller, offline-mode stability, build-mode feedback, save-corruption protection, resource-respawn speed, inventory upgrades, and patch notes.	Steam Deck, known issues, feature checklist, roadmap, offline mode, build mode, save corruption, resource respawn, inventory upgrades, or same-branch co-op only if community/GSC proves one intent.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	Historical: Network Test and June 11 release-time checks covered access, progress carryover, 17:00 UTC timing, Xbox/Game Pass, official FAQ/news, price, roadmap, AVX2, crossplay/co-op, and Astroneer comparison questions.	June 17 check: Steam shows live Early Access buy box, Mixed 56% / 542 reviews, regional price rendering, Game Pass availability, official Patch 1.0.7 fixes, Tangle Community Challenge, next-patch watch, and a Switch 2 crossplay version-mismatch caveat.	Shift to Game Pass access, Tangle Community Challenge progress, crossplay/co-op issues, server/login/account, save/progression, Steam Deck, AVX2/startup, beginner questions, and known issues.	Game Pass, crossplay co-op, known issues, Steam Deck, or Astroneer 2 comparison when evidence repeats.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie	Historical: 00:30 UTC pre-unlock check covered SteamDB 14:00 UTC timing, official EA shift after server-slam feedback, $24.99 / 21% launch-discount expectation, crew size, roadmap timing, and Steam Deck / Linux / Proton watch.	June 26 02:30 UTC follow-up: Steam buy box is live in the US store at $24.99 base / $19.74 launch discount, English reviews are Mixed at 59% of 1,453, current-player API returned 14,594, and Steam store lists kernel-level BattlEye anti-cheat. No newer Hotfix #2, substantial patch, or full roadmap post was confirmed.	Shift to official Hotfix #1, DDOS protections, VOYAGE memory crash / avoid-VOYAGE guidance, extract loot-loss watch, solo matchmaking fix, crash/performance/DLSS priorities, BattlEye troubleshooting, Steam Deck / Linux / Proton evidence, roadmap publication, reviews, PvPvE onboarding, and beginner questions.	Known Issues remains the single child page. Keep narrower server-status, VOYAGE, Steam Deck / Linux, extraction-loss, solo-matchmaking, and beginner-guide pages closed until stronger GSC/community or official evidence appears.

June Watch Cluster

Highest-engagement page

Subnautica 2 Roadmap

What is the next Subnautica 2 Early Access update, when does co-op arrive, and what changed in the roadmap?

Current monthly hub

July 2026 Game Releases

Which July launches should be watched for release time, price, Steam Deck, Game Pass, co-op, and known issues before standalone pages exist?

Operating dashboard

Launch Status Board

Which games need a live check today, and what changed since the last crawl?

Monthly hub

June 2026 Game Releases

What major June releases should I watch for release time, Game Pass, co-op, Steam Deck, and known issues?

Stable external entry

Steam Early Access Calendar

What Early Access games are coming in the next 60 days, and which ones deserve deeper pages?

June 5 launch command center

Gothic 1 Remake

When can I play, can my PC run it, is Steam Deck viable, and should I buy at launch?

June 8 live co-op launch status

Solarpunk

Is Steam buy access live, is Game Pass available, can my friends play together, and what launch issues should we watch?

June 10 Early Access command center

Witchspire

What is included in Early Access, what is missing, and is the first build worth starting?

June 11 Early Access command center

STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions

Is it Astroneer 2, is Game Pass live, can friends play cross-platform, and should Early Access players start day one?

Platform Pillars

Pillar	Job	Success signal
Launch Status Board	Show what is live, what is still a watch signal, what changed, and what players should check next.	Repeat visitors and GSC impressions for release time, is it out, price, known issues, and worth-it queries.
Steam Early Access Calendar	Stable 60-day entry page for Steam EA release windows, co-op, Steam Deck, price, roadmap, and known-issues filters.	External links from Reddit, Steam discussions, creator notes, and long-tail calendar searches.
July 2026 Launch Hub	Move the monthly discovery spine from historical June launches into the next July release window.	Page-level GSC growth before July 1-15 searches for release time, price, Steam Deck, co-op, Game Pass, and known issues.
Post-launch Known Issues	Track the newest launch-window issue split: server, extraction, crash, BattlEye, Steam Deck, and solo-matchmaking reports without overclaiming official outages.	Higher CTR for exact issue queries and more time on page because players find an actionable triage table.
Subnautica 2 Roadmap Tracker	Preserve the current highest-engagement landing page by keeping Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date, EA 1.2 co-op, patch notes, and update timing easy to reach.	Sustained engaged sessions and GSC movement from EA 1.1 date, roadmap, next update, patch notes, and co-op update searches.

14-Day Split Rules

Signal	Threshold	Action	Why
GSC query cluster	Same intent reaches 20+ impressions, earns a click, or ranks near page one for a clearly mismatched page.	Consider a child page only if the first screen can answer the task better than the parent page.	Prevents thin pages while still letting real search demand shape the site.
Community repeat	Reddit / Steam Community repeats the same question or complaint at least 3 times in 24 hours.	Add a table to the main page first; split only if the issue keeps changing or needs its own troubleshooting flow.	Community wording is discovery, not final factual authority.
SERP gap	Top results are mostly forum threads, stale news, or pages that mix confirmed facts with rumors.	Build an answer page with quick answer, status table, source notes, Last checked, FAQ, and update history.	The site wins by being clearer and safer, not by copying the same facts.
Live-build evidence	Public build, official patch note, verified store state, or repeated matching player reports exists.	Only then publish best settings, known issues, workarounds, build advice, or guide content.	Trust is more valuable than being first with unverified launch advice.

Trust and Source Pages

Entity and site scope

About Early Access Watch

Explains that the site is an unofficial launch decision center for PC, Steam, Game Pass, and Steam Deck players.

Source and correction rules

Editorial Policy

Documents confirmed / reported / expected / unknown labels, source hierarchy, update cadence, and what the site refuses to publish.

AI-readable site map

llms.txt

Gives answer engines a concise map of current P0 pages, source policy, and interpretation rules.

Near-Term Pipeline

Game	Window	Priority	Search intent	Page action
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core	May 20, 2026	P0 live launch	price, reviews, timer, shared progression, buy or wait, co-op, standalone vs DLC, Steam Deck, classes, known issues	Keep as P0 live buy-or-wait page; split timer/shared upgrades, co-op troubleshooting, or known issues only after repeated live-build demand.
ATMOSFAR	Delayed; new date watch	P1 delay watch	delayed, new release date, early access, co-op, roadmap, price, controller, Steam Deck	Keep page accurate as delay watch; update again only when Steam or developer channels confirm a new date.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II	May 21, 2026	P1 launch watch	release time, Steam Deck, system requirements, price, factions, Necrons vs Adeptus Mechanicus	Keep in the weekly hub; split a launch page only if Steam Deck or faction guide queries appear in GSC.
Paralives	May 25, 2026	P0 live buyer / issues watch	price, discount, Steam Workshop, Steam Deck, Linux, Proton, performance, crash, early access features, missing features, console, mobile, worth it	Keep the post-launch buyer checklist high on page; update regional price carefully, Workshop behavior, saves, bugs, performance, Steam Deck / Linux / Proton, and buy-or-wait verdict.
Romestead	May 25/26, 2026	P0 live co-op / issues watch	co-op, LAN, host saves, price, reviews, Steam Deck, controller, known issues, release time historical	Maintain live status; watch LAN/co-op, host saves, controller comfort, Steam Deck, reviews, and repeated known-issue reports.
Reaper Actual	May 27, 2026 watch	P1 delay watch	early access release date, founder packs, squads, vehicles, servers, GeForce Now, web3	Keep in the weekly and future pipeline while the date conflict resolves; split only if server or price searches repeat.
Crashout Crew	May 28, 2026	P0 launch-day watch	release time, Game Pass, 4-player co-op, multiplayer, demo, Steam, price, Reddit, Steam Deck, known issues	Standalone launch-watch page created; recheck after unlock for Game Pass, live price, co-op issues, and known-issues split signals.
Frontier Legends	May 29, 2026	P2 Early Access observe	early access release date, gameplay, price, beginner guide	Add to the watch table first; create a standalone page only if Steam follower or query evidence rises.
Gothic 1 Remake	June 5, 2026	P0 launch watch	buy now or wait, reviews, Steam Deck, performance, crash, controller, console 30fps, physical copy day-one update, system requirements, release time historical	Shift from countdown/preload into post-launch watch; maintain reviews, Steam Deck, physical-copy, performance, crash, controller, and system-requirements answer cards before considering child pages.
Solarpunk	June 8, 2026	P0 live co-op launch status	reviews, story, co-op, Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass install, platforms, price, controller, airship, Steam Deck, known issues, starter guide after launch	Maintain the live status page; watch story/content-fit queries, co-op host/save, Game Pass access, airship/controller, Steam Deck, performance, reviews, and repeated known-issue reports before splitting child pages.
OddFauna	June 2, 2026 Early Access	P1 Early Access observe	early access release date, creature collector, gameplay, beginner tips	Add to June hub watchlist; standalone page only if Steam/Reddit/GSC demand appears.
Voidling Bound	June 9, 2026	P2 observe	release time, creature collecting, starter guide, beginner tips	Keep in the June hub until a clearer guide or creature-list intent appears.

How to use this board

This page is the site's product spine. Calendar pages bring discovery, game pages answer launch-window questions, and post-launch issue tables keep useful pages alive after release-time demand fades.

A serious player should be able to scan one row and decide whether to buy, install, wait for a patch, or follow a specific issue. That is the difference between a news page and a launch companion.

What stays out of scope

The site should not publish leaked-build notes, unverified workarounds, tier lists, build guides, best settings, or exact regional pricing until the source quality is strong enough. Unknown is a valid answer when it prevents bad guidance.