Steam Early Access Calendar

A global, source-status calendar for the next 60 days of Steam Early Access games: release times, co-op support, Steam Deck watch items, price status, roadmap questions, known issues, and GSC recovery checks organized into player-task filters.

Quick Answer

This is the stable entry page while single-game event traffic rises and falls. Use the task links below to jump straight to release time, co-op, Steam Deck, price, known issues, or roadmap watch views.
The strongest platform-building targets are now the July hub, SAND known issues, and Rogue Core buy-or-wait repair. June command centers remain post-launch assets rather than the current discovery window.
The calendar uses UTC-first timing and separates confirmed store facts from SteamDB signals, reported player issues, and unknown launch-build details.
GSC recovery should be judged by 7-day page-level movement on this calendar, the July hub, Launch Status, SAND known issues, and Rogue Core, not by a single low 24-hour sample.

Citation Pack

Best external fit	Why the link is useful	Suggested anchor
Steam Deck, Linux, and handheld communities	The calendar separates official Deck targets, Proton or player-report signals, and unknown launch-build checks before recommending a deeper page.	Steam Early Access calendar with Steam Deck checks
Co-op and multiplayer communities	The calendar tracks hosted co-op, crossplay, cross-progression, invite flow, and save ownership as player tasks.	co-op Early Access release calendar
Game launch newsletters and creators	The page gives a 60-day planning view with release windows, price watch, roadmap watch, and known-issues split rules.	upcoming Steam Early Access games
Game databases, wiki pages, and resource lists	Rows are structured around source status, next checks, and player tasks, so the link remains useful after individual launch posts age.	source-labeled Early Access watchlist

Current No-Split Watch

Topic	Page to strengthen	Why it stays inside the main page	Next signal
Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date	Subnautica 2 roadmap	The 2026-07-02 GSC 7-day update shows the roadmap URL at 3 clicks / 7 impressions / CTR 42.9% / avg position 1.9 for EA 1.1 wording. Keep Subnautica 2 EA 1.1 update date, next update, EA 1.2 co-op, and patch-note intent on the existing roadmap page instead of splitting a thin date-only page.	Split only if GSC shows sustained date, patch-note, or one-feature demand that no longer fits the roadmap answer table.
SAND Hotfix #1 / VOYAGE / known issues	SAND	SAND now has a live command-center page and one known-issues child page after the June 22 Early Access unlock: Steam buy box is live, US price is $24.99 / $19.74 with launch discount, English reviews are Mixed at 59% of 1,453, Hotfix #1 is confirmed, the June 24 Mission Update confirms DDOS pressure plus VOYAGE memory-crash / avoid-VOYAGE guidance, and no newer Hotfix #2, substantial patch, or full roadmap post was confirmed during the June 26 check.	Keep narrower server-status, VOYAGE, extraction-loss, matchmaking, BattlEye, crash/performance, or Deck pages closed until GSC/community proof clears the split gate.
STARSEEKER known issues	STARSEEKER	Official Patch 1.0.7 and support signals exist, but the main command center can still carry invite-not-connecting, Tephra memory leak, Stash crash, non-session server retries, Tangle Community Challenge, Switch 2 crossplay, AVX2, and Game Pass questions.	Split only after GSC query demand or repeated same-issue community evidence.
Witchspire Patch 0.1.3 / offline mode / Steam Deck	Witchspire	Official notes now cover 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, the live Early Access Roadmap, and same-branch co-op rules, but this is still better handled by the main command center until one issue repeats.	Split only if offline mode, build mode, save corruption, inventory upgrade, resource respawn, same-branch co-op, Deck, crash, or progression reports repeat.
Solarpunk story / controller	Solarpunk	No-story, airship, controller, and content-fit questions remain useful, but they are stable enough to keep inside the post-launch page.	Refresh only if review movement or repeated controller/co-op issues return.

Search Intents This Calendar Is Built For

Intent cluster	How the calendar answers it
upcoming Steam Early Access games	Future 60-day planning page for new Early Access launches before demand spikes.
new Steam Early Access games this week	Weekly filter for players comparing which launch window matters now.
co-op Early Access games	Hosted co-op, online co-op, crossplay, invite flow, and save ownership checks.
Steam Deck Early Access games	Deck badge, developer target, Proton reports, controls, readability, and performance caveats.
Early Access game price	Official price, discount, Founder’s Edition, bundle, Game Pass, and regional price caveats.
Early Access known issues	Crash, server, save, controller, co-op, and Steam Deck problems only after repeated evidence.

Calendar to Command Center 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.

Current Command Centers

Game	Window	Status	Player task	Next check
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Filter by Player Task

Release Time Co-op Steam Deck Price Known Issues Roadmap

Current Decision 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?

Daily Monitoring Rules

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.

P0 Live Status Plan

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.

Release Time Watch

Game	Window	Time signal	Update rule
Project: Mist	May 19, 2026	Exact UTC watch	Recheck Steam and SteamDB before calling the store live.
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core	May 20, 2026	Live; SteamDB release 16:00:16 UTC	Shift from countdown intent to price, reviews, timer/shared-upgrades, bundle, co-op, and buy-or-wait intent.
ATMOSFAR	Delayed; new date watch	Steam shows Coming Soon	Old May 20 window has passed; restore UTC table only after a new official date appears.
Reaper Actual	May 27, 2026 watch	Steam/SteamDB date conflict	Treat as a delay watch until Steam, Discord, and store copy agree.
Paralives	May 25, 2026	Live; 14:00 UTC is now historical launch context	Shift from release-time intent to price, Workshop, Steam Deck / Linux, performance, crashes, and worth-it.
Romestead	May 25/26, 2026	Live; 06:30 UTC signal is now historical launch context	Shift from countdown to co-op, price, reviews, host save, controller, Steam Deck, and known issues.
Witchspire	June 10, 2026	Live; historical 13:00 UTC launch context	Shift from release-time intent to price, reviews, hosted co-op, demo progress reset, controller, Steam Deck, roadmap, and reported issues.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026	Live; historical 10:00 AM PT / 17:00 UTC launch context	Shift from release-time intent to Game Pass, price, Mixed reviews, Patch 1.0.7 fixes, Tangle Community Challenge, next-patch watch, Switch 2 crossplay caveat, cross-platform co-op, AVX2, Steam Deck, and Astroneer comparison questions.

Co-op Watch

Game	Co-op status	What to verify
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core	1-4 player online co-op	Retain server-list and lobby reports as launch-window issue history; only call a current outage after fresh official notes or repeated same-day reports.
ATMOSFAR	Online Co-op / reported 1-4 players	Watch lobby, save, controller, and disconnect reports.
Reaper Actual	MMO / Online PvP / Online Co-op metadata	Watch squads, parties, friends, server capacity, and extraction stability.
Romestead	1-8 players, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Steam says difficulty scales with player count	Strongest group-play page; watch host saves, LAN discovery, invite flow, and scaling reports after launch.
Project: Mist	Solo or 1-4 player co-op	Keep as lightweight launch watch unless co-op queries grow.
Witchspire	Online co-op / hosted co-op	Track host save, invites, performance impact, and repeated co-op reports before splitting a child page.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	Online co-op / cross-platform multiplayer listed on Steam	Track party flow, crossplay, cross-progression, Game Pass, platform parity, and whether players compare it to Astroneer 2.
Solarpunk	Co-op survival watch	Launch-watch page, not Steam Early Access unless store status changes.

Steam Deck Watch

Game	Current status	Evidence rule
ATMOSFAR	Unknown; controller metadata reported	Do not infer Deck performance from controller support.
Romestead	Unknown Deck status after launch; no Verified badge treated as confirmed here	Watch readability, UI, controller prompts, remapping, battery/performance, and save behavior.
Witchspire	Officially functional but not fully optimized; early player voice includes positive Deck reports	Do not publish settings until badge, ProtonDB, or repeated live-build reports appear.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	Steam Deck Verified target; live performance unknown	Good Steam Deck / handheld watch because co-op mission structure and cross-platform launch may create device-specific questions.
Rogue Core	Reported positive community tests; no Verified badge treated as confirmed here	Track Steam badge, ProtonDB, repeated SteamDeck reports, controller prompts, and battery/performance issues.
Solarpunk	Unknown	Good candidate for a future Deck page if handheld queries appear.
Gothic 1 Remake	Day-one compatibility watch	Large RPG remake: wait for performance and control reports.

Game	Current status	Update rule
Paralives	$39.99 USD confirmed by official FAQ; Steam shows regional buy box and 10% introductory offer	Best current live buyer/issues page; keep no paid DLC, Workshop, Steam Deck / Linux, and buy-or-wait in first screen.
Rogue Core	$29.99 USD; 10% DRG x Rogue Core bundle; 15% Ultimate Reclaimer bundle	Watch regional pricing, bundle personalization for DRG owners, and discount changes.
Reaper Actual	$20 / $50 / $75 pack reports; Steam store copy says edition price points	Validate against the buy box before building a price page.
ATMOSFAR	Launch price watch; slight increase before full release	Track buy box and regional pricing.
Romestead	Steam shows a 10% launch offer; regional buy-box price varies	Track discount end date, regional pricing, and price-change wording.
Witchspire	$22.99 / EUR 22.99 official FAQ price; launch-discount and regional buy-box status can vary by time and viewer region	Track regional pricing, Founder’s Edition / bundle visibility, and whether new discounts appear.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	$29.99 official FAQ price with regional pricing; Steam live buy box shows region-specific pricing; Game Pass confirmed	Track regional pricing, Game Pass tier/install friction, and Supporter Pack / bundle signals.
Solarpunk	Launch price watch	Not an EA page, but buyer intent overlaps.

Known Issues Watch

Issue bucket	Likely pages	Evidence rule
Co-op not working	Rogue Core, ATMOSFAR, Romestead, Witchspire	Split only if repeated reports show the same failure pattern; Romestead should watch invites, LAN discovery, host saves, and 8-player scaling.
Servers / login / squads	SAND, STARSEEKER, Rogue Core	Use fresh official notes or repeated current reports before calling an outage active; keep older Rogue Core server-list reports as launch-window history.
Save or world loss	ATMOSFAR, Romestead, Solarpunk, Witchspire	High-risk survival/crafting issue; needs multiple detailed reports.
Crossplay / Game Pass access	STARSEEKER, Solarpunk, Reaper Actual	Good AEO target when platform pages, Game Pass listings, install buttons, and player reports diverge.
Controller friction	ATMOSFAR, Romestead, Solarpunk	Track menu prompts, remapping, and partial/full controller mismatch.
Steam Deck performance	ATMOSFAR, Romestead, Witchspire, Solarpunk, Gothic	Create Deck pages only after badge or repeated live-build tests.
Crash on launch / black screen	All launch-watch pages	Need exact error text, hardware, storefront, and repeated reports.

Roadmap Watch

Game	Roadmap signal	How to use it
ATMOSFAR	At least 9 months of EA; more islands, gameplay elements, Scout Wasp, Cloud Cruiser building, story ending.	Strong roadmap watch, but do not overpromise beyond Steam notes.
Romestead	About 1-2 years of EA; more biomes, bosses, tiers, POIs, decorations, performance, accessibility, controller support.	Good long-term page because content expands over time; keep co-op/save/roadmap status high on the page.
Paralives	Free updates and no paid DLC; day-one features split from later pets, seasons, transport, pools, basements, and town tools.	Buyer checklist should track missing features and free expansions.
Witchspire	At least one year of EA expected; more creatures, spells, and story are planned.	Feature checklist can become roadmap tracker after launch.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	Steam Early Access FAQ describes roughly a 1-year campaign with monthly updates planned.	Track roadmap, expedition structure, party size, crossplay, Game Pass, Steam Deck, and launch issues from the standalone page.
Rogue Core	Steam store has roadmap/Early Access framing; review movement and balance response now matter more than the old unlock time.	Track Living Roadmap updates, timer/shared-upgrade changes, patch notes, and review-response posts.

Upcoming Steam Early Access Watchlist

Game	Window	Time signal	Status	Player task
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core	May 20, 2026	Live on Steam; released 16:00 UTC	P0 buy-or-wait / CTR repair	$29.99 price, DRG bundle path, Recent Reviews Mixed 63%, English Reviews Mostly Positive 71%, timer/shared-upgrade debate, standalone vs DLC, co-op, Steam Deck reports, platform status.
ATMOSFAR	Delayed; new date watch	Steam shows Coming Soon	P1 delay watch	New Early Access date, 4-player co-op, roadmap, price watch, controller, Steam Deck, delay reason.
Reaper Actual	May 27, 2026 watch	Steam page still shows May 20; delay report says May 27	P1 delay watch	Early Access date, founder pack price, squads, vehicles, servers, GeForce Now, web3 confusion.
Paralives	May 25, 2026	Live on Steam; 10% introductory offer visible	P0 live buyer / issues watch	$39.99 FAQ price, regional Steam buy box, 10% launch offer, Workshop access, Steam Deck / Linux, performance, crashes, missing features, worth-it.
Romestead	May 25/26, 2026	Live on Steam Early Access; 10% launch offer visible	P0 live co-op / issues watch	10% launch offer, Mostly Positive early reviews, 1-8 player online/LAN co-op, host saves, controller comfort, Steam Deck, launch issues.
Witchspire	June 10, 2026	Live on Steam; historical 13:00 UTC signal	P0 live Early Access	Official price, hosted co-op, demo progress reset, Steam Deck, controller, live roadmap, A Touch of Magic, The Frozen Tundra, Patch 0.1.3 Offline Mode / Build Modes / nearby players on compass, Patch 0.1.2 save backups / save-corruption protection, Patch 0.1.2b inventory upgrade fix, and reported issues.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026	Live on Steam; historical 10:00 AM PT / 17:00 UTC	P0 live EA / Game Preview	Game Pass, official $29.99 regional pricing, Mixed reviews, Patch 1.0.7 fixes, Tangle Community Challenge, next-patch watch, Switch 2 crossplay caveat, cross-platform co-op, whether it is Astroneer 2, AVX2, Steam Deck, launch issues.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie	June 22, 2026	Live on Steam; historical 14:00 UTC unlock signal	P0 live EA / official hotfix watch	$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, crash/performance/DLSS priorities, solo matchmaking fix, roadmap timing, max crew size 6, PvPvE framing, Steam Deck / Linux / Proton BattlEye Runtime, BattlEye troubleshooting, and the SAND Known Issues child page.
Project: Mist	May 19, 2026	Exact UTC watch	P2 exact-query watch	Release date, co-op, demo, requirements, Steam Deck, and whether exact demand appears.

Related Launch-Watch Pages

Page	Label	Why it matters
Gothic 1 Remake	June 5 launch watch	Not Early Access, but strong release-time, requirements, Steam Deck, and day-one bug intent.
Solarpunk	June 8 co-op survival watch	Launch-watch topic with co-op, price, platforms, controller, and Steam Deck questions.
June 2026 Game Releases	Monthly discovery hub	Connects Early Access topics with broader launch-watch games before June demand rises.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II	May 21 launch watch	Not Early Access, but SteamDB shows a 16:00 UTC release signal and Reddit has Steam Deck / faction questions.

When Calendar Items Become Pages

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.

Next 60 Days Content Pipeline

Game	Window	Priority	Source status	Search intent	Page action
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core	May 20, 2026	P0 live launch	Steam live / $29.99 price / Recent Reviews Mixed 63% / English Reviews Mostly Positive 71% / timer and shared-upgrade debate	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	Steam Coming Soon / delay coverage	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	Steam / SteamDB / Warhammer Skulls / Reddit 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	Steam live with buy box and 10% offer / official FAQ / official feature images / Steam Workshop / Reddit buyer, Workshop, Steam Deck, Linux, performance, and bug questions	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	Steam live with 10% launch offer / Mostly Positive early reviews / Steam Community active topics / Reddit launch discussion	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	Steam / SteamDB / MassivelyOP delay report / pack price reports	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	Steam / SteamDB 14:00 UTC signal / Xbox Game Pass watch / Semrush US volume 1,210 / KD 37	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	Release-calendar watch	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	Steam store / official Steam global launch times announcement / SteamDB / PC Gamer review / rGames review thread / rSteamDeck performance discussion / Reddit physical-copy day-one update discussion	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	Steam Mostly Positive 78% / 1,234 reviews / Xbox store USD 22.99 InStock Buy offer and InStock Game Pass offer / Steam no story campaign, 20h main progression, no public servers, host-based co-op, no crossplay / LadiesGamers positive airship-controls review plus older community airship-controller questions	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	PC Gamer June calendar	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	Steam / release-calendar watch	release time, creature collecting, starter guide, beginner tips	Keep in the June hub until a clearer guide or creature-list intent appears.
Witchspire	June 10, 2026	P0 live Early Access	Steam store live state / June 6 official Early Access Launch FAQs / May 27 launch timings announcement / Steam reviews / official Steam news feed through Patch 0.1.3 / Early Access Roadmap Reveal / Gematsu / MonsterVine	early access live, price, founders edition, hosted co-op, up to 6 players, demo progress carryover, Steam Deck, controller, reviews, features, roadmap, A Touch of Magic, The Frozen Tundra, patch 0.1.3, offline mode, build mode, nearby players compass, patch 0.1.2, patch 0.1.2b, save corruption, save backups, inventory upgrade, resources not respawning, same branch co-op, known issues	Maintain as a live Early Access decision page: keep price, reviews, hosted co-op, Steam Deck/controller caution, demo progress, Patch 0.1.3 Offline Mode / Build Modes / nearby players on compass, live roadmap, A Touch of Magic, The Frozen Tundra, save-corruption protection, inventory-upgrade fix, resource-regrowth fixes, same-branch co-op caveat, launch bugs, and roadmap expectations high, but do not publish creature tier lists before evidence.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026 Early Access	P0 live Early Access / Game Preview	Steam live state / official STARSEEKER Early Access FAQ / official Patch 1.0.7 June 16 update / official Patch 1.0.6 Tangle update / official STARSEEKER known issues / Steam system requirements / official STARSEEKER Network Test post / Xbox Wire Game Pass Wave 1 / Xbox store / Steam discussions / Reddit feedback / Game Pass and cross-platform reports	is Starseeker live, price, Game Pass, Mixed reviews, Patch 1.0.7, invite not connecting, Stash crash, Tephra memory leak, server connection, Tangle Community Challenge, Engineering Pack Xbox App, Fit Check prompt, Switch 2 progress bar, known issues, server crashes, black screen, performance stutters, crossplay, cross-progression, co-op party size, AVX2, system requirements, Steam Deck verified, is it Astroneer 2, roadmap	Maintain as live launch command center: $29.99 price, Game Pass, Mixed reviews, Patch 1.0.7 fixes, Tangle Community Challenge, next-patch watch, official known issues, Switch 2 crossplay caveat, cross-platform multiplayer, cross-progression, AVX2/system requirements, Steam Deck target, roadmap, and launch issues. Treat Network Test as historical evidence.
SpaceCraft	June 11, 2026 Early Access	P1 Early Access observe	Steam live state / Steam store Early Access copy / Saving Content launch report / community watch	early access release date, price, 10% launch discount, online-only, logistics, survival, co-op, beginner guide, server performance, launch issues	Keep in June hub; consider standalone only if online-only, server-performance, logistics, or beginner-guide searches repeat.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie	June 22, 2026 Early Access	P0 live Early Access / official hotfix watch	Steam store live buy box / English reviews Mixed 59% of 1,453 / current-player API 14,594 / official Hotfix #1 / official Mission Update - Wed June 24 / no newer Hotfix #2 or full roadmap confirmed / tinyBuild BattlEye support	is SAND live, price, launch discount, reviews, Hotfix #1, server status, DDOS, avoid VOYAGE, VOYAGE memory crash, queue, disconnect, extraction loot lost, solo matchmaking, crash, black screen, DLSS, performance, squad size, roadmap, Steam Deck, Linux, Proton BattlEye Runtime, BattlEye error, launch issues	Maintain standalone launch decision page and SAND Known Issues as official hotfix / mission-update tracker; do not split narrower server status, VOYAGE, BattlEye, solo-matchmaking, or Steam Deck pages until repeated evidence and GSC/community signals clear the split gate.
Lost Castle 2	June 11, 2026	P1 observe	Release-calendar watch	release date, co-op, classes, characters, builds, crossplay	Good guide-cluster candidate if co-op or build queries appear.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales	June 18, 2026	P1 observe	Release-calendar watch	release date, platforms, demo, system requirements, beginner guide	Watch for Square Enix audience demand; do not build until query evidence repeats.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game	July 2, 2026	P1 July launch watch	Official / Gematsu / Steam cross-check	release time, roster, characters, crossplay, price, controller, Steam Deck	Prepare a July launch-watch candidate; split roster only after official character-list demand is clear.
Moonlight Peaks	July 7, 2026	P1 cozy watch	Steam / PC release-calendar cross-check	release date, romance, characters, controller, Steam Deck, platforms	Strong cozy-game candidate; validate Steam Deck and romance/character queries before building.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced	July 9, 2026	P1 big launch watch	Official Ubisoft / Steam / Reddit watch	release time, price, editions, system requirements, Steam Deck, new content, preorder	High demand but high competition; use only if we can create a sharper release-time or Steam Deck angle.
Mistfall Hunter	July 2026	P1 extraction RPG watch	PC release-calendar / Steam watch	release date, classes, PvPvE, system requirements, co-op, beginner guide	Watch because extraction RPGs produce class, build, and server-status searches after launch.
Dinoblade	July 2026	P2 observe	PC release-calendar watch	release date, gameplay, weapons, bosses, beginner guide	Hold as a low-cost watch item until SteamDB follower or community evidence rises.

Weekly GSC and Community 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.

7-Day GSC Recovery Checks

Page	Role	7-day signal to watch	Action
Paralives buyer checklist	May 25 launch-status purchase-decision page	Watch for is it out, price, release time, features, missing features, Workshop, console/mobile, Linux / Proton, and worth-it impressions.	Request indexing after the live-status update; watch whether Workshop, Steam Deck, performance, and worth-it queries appear.
Romestead co-op launch watch	Live co-op / LAN / known-issues page	Watch for co-op, LAN, controller, Steam Deck, price, host-save, bug, crash, and worth-it impressions.	Request indexing after the live-status refresh; keep post-launch issues and buyer tasks current instead of preserving countdown wording.
Steam Early Access Calendar	Stable evergreen entry page	Watch whether the calendar gains impressions when single-game event demand fades.	Keep the page stable; update rows and last checked rather than changing the title every day.
Early Access Games This Week	Short-window launch hub	Watch whether weekly hub impressions route into Paralives, Romestead, Reaper Actual, and Crashout Crew.	Use it for internal links and launch-window summaries; avoid splitting thin pages without GSC or community proof.

Source and Trust Links

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.

Channel	Use case
Reddit answers	Use when players ask what time a Steam Early Access game unlocks, whether it is co-op, or what is confirmed before launch.
Steam discussions	Use as a source tracker when a discussion repeats release-time, price, roadmap, or known-issues questions.
X / Bluesky updates	Link this calendar in short launch-watch posts so the brand has one stable evergreen URL.
Creator outreach	Send this calendar to Steam Deck, cozy, survival, and indie-game creators as a compact source table.

Source status matters

Steam store dates, official FAQ pages, and developer posts are treated as primary evidence. SteamDB release-time rows are useful launch signals, but they should be rechecked against the live Steam store when a game unlocks.

Player reports from Reddit or Steam Community are useful when a question repeats across multiple threads, especially around crashes, co-op issues, controller support, and Steam Deck compatibility. Single reports stay in watch status until there is a pattern.

What to share externally

The safest external pitch is simple: Early Access Watch tracks worldwide Steam Early Access release times, co-op status, Steam Deck checks, roadmaps, and known issues with source labels. That gives players a useful link without turning the post into an advertisement.

This page should stay evergreen. Weekly and monthly pages can change, but external profiles, forum bios, creator outreach, and social posts should point here as the stable authority-building URL.

Source Policy

Steam Store

Primary source for store dates, tags, Early Access labels, and official descriptions.

SteamDB

Secondary release-time signal source; every time signal must be rechecked at unlock.

Community reports

Reddit and Steam Community are used for repeated player questions and issue patterns.

Official posts

Developer FAQs, patch notes, and store announcements override rumor or single-player reports.

Steam Early Access Calendar

Quick Answer

Citation Pack

Current No-Split Watch

Search Intents This Calendar Is Built For

Calendar to Command Center Path

Current Command Centers

Filter by Player Task

Current Decision Cluster

Subnautica 2 Roadmap

July 2026 Game Releases

Launch Status Board

June 2026 Game Releases

Steam Early Access Calendar

Gothic 1 Remake

Solarpunk

Witchspire

STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions

Daily Monitoring Rules

P0 Live Status Plan

Release Time Watch

Co-op Watch

Steam Deck Watch

Price Watch

Known Issues Watch

Roadmap Watch

Upcoming Steam Early Access Watchlist

Related Launch-Watch Pages

When Calendar Items Become Pages

Next 60 Days Content Pipeline

Weekly GSC and Community Review

7-Day GSC Recovery Checks

Source and Trust Links

About Early Access Watch

Editorial Policy

llms.txt

How This Page Supports External SEO

Source status matters

What to share externally

Source Policy