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 June command centers: Gothic 1 Remake, Solarpunk, Witchspire, and STARSEEKER. Paralives, Romestead, Rogue Core, and Crashout Crew remain post-launch maintenance pages rather than fresh countdown pages.
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 Paralives, Romestead, and this calendar, not by a single low 24-hour sample.

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	June 2026 Game Releases	Monthly cluster hub	Route broad June release demand into Gothic, Solarpunk, Witchspire, and STARSEEKER command centers.
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 9-10 for Steam review movement, Xbox app access friction, co-op host/save behavior, airship/controller complaints, Steam Deck, crash, and performance reports.
Witchspire	June 10, 2026	P0 Early Access	Early Access release time, price/discount, hosted co-op, demo progress, roadmap, Steam Deck/controller, and known issues.	Recheck June 10 at unlock for live Steam buy box, discount, Founder’s Edition, reviews, hosted co-op stability, Steam Deck/controller comfort, save/progress, and launch bugs.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026	P0 June 11 EA command center	Post-Network-Test recap, progress carryover, Early Access release time, Game Pass, cross-platform co-op, cross-progression, AVX2 / system requirements, price, roadmap, Steam Deck, and whether it is Astroneer 2.	Network Test window has passed; recheck June 10-11 for the official 17:00 UTC unlock, Xbox / Game Pass install buttons, Steam buy/play state, official news, Reddit, Steam Community, AVX2/startup reports, Steam Deck, and early feedback.

Filter by Player Task

Release Time Co-op Steam Deck Price Known Issues Roadmap

June Decision Cluster

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 9 check: Steam reviews are Mostly Positive, 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	June 9-10: official FAQ now confirms price, 15% launch discount, hosted co-op, demo progress reset, controller support, Steam Deck caveat, achievements, and bug-report flow.	At unlock: confirm live Steam buy box, discount, Founder’s Edition, Early Access contents, co-op behavior, reviews, and first bug/save/performance reports.	Shift to buy-or-wait, missing features, roadmap, co-op stability, Steam Deck/controller, and known issues.	Steam Deck, known issues, feature checklist, or roadmap if community/GSC proves one intent.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 8-11: Network Test is historical; recheck SteamDB 17:00 UTC signal, Xbox/Game Pass install buttons, official FAQ/news, Astroneer community, price, roadmap, AVX2/startup reports, crossplay/co-op, and progress carryover questions.	At unlock: confirm Steam live state, regional price, Game Pass install availability, cross-platform co-op, and cross-progression behavior.	Shift to Game Pass access, crossplay/co-op issues, server/login/account, save/progression, Steam Deck, beginner questions, and known issues.	Game Pass, crossplay co-op, known issues, Steam Deck, or Astroneer 2 comparison when evidence repeats.

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, bundle, server-list, co-op issue, and review 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	13:00 UTC public signal	Best June Early Access release-time watch; official FAQ now confirms price, discount, hosted co-op, demo progress reset, controller, and Steam Deck caveat.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026	Exact UTC watch; June 5-7 Network Test	High-priority EA command center because Network Test access, progress carryover, Early Access, price, Game Pass, cross-platform co-op, and Astroneer comparison questions are already visible.

Co-op Watch

Game	Co-op status	What to verify
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core	1-4 player co-op; server list down at launch	Pinned developer thread confirms server-list issue; watch direct joins, invite failures, disconnects, and recovery.
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	Verify survival crafting co-op and save behavior at launch.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	Online co-op / cross-platform multiplayer listed on Steam	Track party size, 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	Unknown	Wait for Steam badge, ProtonDB, or repeated live-build reports.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	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 with 15% Early Access launch discount	Verify live Steam buy box, regional prices, discount, and Founder’s Edition visibility after unlock.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	$29.99 official FAQ price with regional pricing; Game Pass confirmed by official FAQ and Xbox Wire	Verify regional Steam pricing and Game Pass install button at launch.
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	Reaper Actual, Rogue Core	Rogue Core server list is confirmed down at launch; track recovery, direct joins, lobby visibility, and matchmaking/coordinator reports.
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; first hotfix cadence still needs monitoring.	Track Living Roadmap updates, server-list fix notes, 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 live issue watch	$29.99 price, 10% DRG bundle, standalone vs DLC, co-op, server list down, 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	Current public signal: 13:00 UTC	P0 June Early Access	Release time, $22.99 / EUR 22.99 price, 15% launch discount, hosted co-op, demo progress reset, Steam Deck, controller, roadmap, known issues.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026	10:00 AM PT / 17:00 UTC official FAQ	P0/P1 June EA observe	June 5-7 Network Test recap, progress carryover, Astroneer IP, official $29.99 regional pricing, Game Pass, cross-platform co-op, whether it is Astroneer 2, AVX2, Steam Deck, launch issues.
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 / SteamDB price / Steam Community server-list issue	price, server list down, co-op not working, standalone vs DLC, Steam Deck, reviews, classes, known issues	Keep as P0 live status page; split server-list/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 284 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 / Reddit story-airship-controller discussion	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 Early Access	Steam store / June 6 official Early Access Launch FAQs / May 27 launch timings announcement / SteamDB-public 13:00 UTC signal / Gematsu / MonsterVine	early access release time, price, 15% discount, founders edition, hosted co-op, up to 6 players, demo progress carryover, Steam Deck, controller, features, roadmap, known issues	Treat as the cleanest June Early Access page and recheck at unlock; keep price, hosted co-op, Steam Deck/controller caution, demo progress, launch bugs, and roadmap expectations high, but do not publish creature tier lists before evidence.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions	June 11, 2026 Early Access	P0/P1 Early Access observe	Steam store / official STARSEEKER Early Access FAQ / Steam system requirements / official STARSEEKER Network Test post / Steam Network Test announcement / Xbox Wire Game Pass Wave 1 / Steam discussions / launch coverage / Reddit feedback / Game Pass and cross-platform reports	June 11 release time, 10 AM PT, 17:00 UTC, price, Game Pass, crossplay, cross-progression, co-op party size, AVX2, system requirements, Steam Deck verified, is it Astroneer 2, roadmap, known issues	Maintain June 11 launch command center: official release time, $29.99 price, Game Pass, 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	PC Gamer June calendar	early access release date, logistics, survival, co-op, beginner guide	Keep in June hub; consider standalone only if EA logistics/survival searches repeat.
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.

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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.

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