WILDGATE, the latest title from Dreamhaven—founded by the industry veteran Mike Morhaime—officially launched on the 23rd. Following in the footsteps of Ming-Ming: The Feather of Void, it has already secured the number two spot on the global Steam top sellers list, boasting a 'Very Positive' reception from players.

Developed by Moonshot Games, a studio under the Dreamhaven umbrella, WILDGATE is a PvPvE FPS set in the depths of space. While many titles in this crowded genre lean heavily into the extraction shooter format popularized by the likes of Escape from Tarkov, WILDGATE pivots to a battle royale focus, blending spaceship combat with visceral gunplay.

Players step into the boots of an explorer venturing into the Typhon Reach, all in a desperate hunt for artifacts. Since operating a starship is a tall order for one, explorers must form squads of four to battle rival teams. The core loop involves navigating the cosmos to track down artifacts and scavenging for resources, ranging from portable gear to heavy cannons and shielding for the starship. If finding the artifact proves elusive, teams can always opt for the more aggressive strategy of obliterating every other starship in the vicinity.

On its launch day, WILDGATE has earned a 'Very Positive' rating (88% positive from 694 participants). Even those who cut their teeth on the game during its pre-launch testing phase seem satisfied with the final product. Players are praising the snappy combat, the unique concept, and the high-octane pacing of the ship-to-ship battles. The consensus seems to be that it is a riot with friends, and even when braving the void with random matchmaking, the experience remains solid.

Elsewhere on the charts, Abiotic Factor has climbed to 8th place following its official launch, maintaining an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating. Meanwhile, the hack-and-slash newcomer Hell Clock, which feels like a love child of Hades and Path of Exile, has skyrocketed to the upper echelons of the charts upon its release.

In the top 20 for daily peak Concurrent Players, RimWorld continues to hold its ground, maintaining over 70,000 players for nearly two weeks following its new DLC release. Similarly, The First Descendant recorded 75,036 Concurrent Players on the 23rd, though it has seen a slight decline after staying in the top ranks for its entire first month.