Sandbox
5 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.
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