Sandbox
11 storiesSome sandboxes provide stories and missions, but freedom to set goals, combine systems or create content remains the defining element. Coverage includes construction guides, mods, shared creations, multiplayer updates, performance and analysis of how each game balances expressive freedom with progression, limits and understandable controls.
Palworld 1.0 Update Revives Giant Sekhmet Bug for Players
Palworld's full release has unexpectedly brought back a memorable bug, causing the Pal Sekhmet to appear at a massive scale and sparking renewed interest in the game's unpredictable side
Mandate Order Early Access Release Date Set for August 2026
Mandate Order, an ancient Chinese war city-builder blending settlement management, diplomacy and large-scale warfare, will launch in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store on 12 August 2026 with multi-language support and a launch discount
Terraria Calamity mod ends development after a decade amid controversy
Development on the Calamity mod for Terraria has officially ceased after ten years, with the team citing a troubled history, asset removals and a loss of passion as key reasons for the shutdown
No Man's Sky Cosmos update shifts focus to deep space exploration
Hello Games has announced the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, signalling a renewed emphasis on space exploration beyond planetary surfaces as the studio continues to support the game a decade after its original release
No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With Less Than 1% of Planets Explored
Hello Games has revealed that, a decade after launch, players have explored under 1% of No Man's Sky's 18 quintillion planets, as the studio celebrates the game's anniversary and teases its next major update
A Game About Penguins Launches on PC in August with Free Prologue
A Game About Penguins, developed by CO's Entertainment and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is set for PC release on 10 August 2026. Players can already try the free prologue, offering a preview of the sandbox co-op experience
Minecraft Switch 2 Version Launches in October With Upgrade Path
Mojang has confirmed Minecraft will receive a native Nintendo Switch 2 release on 27 October, featuring enhanced visuals and an upgrade path for existing Switch 1 owners, though upgrade pricing details remain unclear
Goeland: Seagull Adventure Announced for PC Release in Late 2026
Maarti Games has officially revealed Goeland: Seagull Adventure, a sandbox title in development for PC and targeting a Q4 2026 launch. The game invites players to cause chaos or lend a wing as a mischievous seagull in an open world
Afterglow launches on iOS and Android as post-apocalyptic mobile MMORPG
Shadow Council has released Afterglow, a post-apocalyptic sandbox MMORPG for mobile, now available free on iOS and Android. The game targets players seeking meaningful progression and social play without traditional MMO time demands
Space Engineers Prosperity Update adds new encounters and Prototech tech
Keen Software House has released the Prosperity Update for Space Engineers, introducing new enemy encounters, Prototech technology, economy changes and quality-of-life improvements for all players
Polylithic Leaves Early Access With Major Update and Full Release Date
Polylithic, the Stone Age tribe-builder from Polyperfect, will exit Early Access on Steam on 25 August 2026, introducing new features, expanded co-op, and a significant content update for its 1.0 launch