The gaming industry has delivered some more gaming news today, including headlines about ARC Raiders, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Steam Cooking Fest.
Here at Simulation Daily, we publish roundups with more gaming news that couldn’t be covered in individual articles to keep you up to date with the work and games from a wider variety of developers than we otherwise could.
Take a look at some of the headlines from today’s news.
Arc Raiders PvE Toggle Beta Test Now Live
Embark Studios has shared that it will be testing a PvE matchmaking toggle in Arc Raiders over the next week. From October 13-20, players can switch between the standard PvPvE experience and new PvE servers.
In this mode, players can experience the game with no player-to-player damage and focus purely on the ARC threat and co-op social dynamics. PvE sessions can include solos, duos, and trios in the same session. This beta test comes from the data that 37% of raiders are friendly co-op players, so Embark wants to see if PvE is worth turning into a permanent mode.
You can read all about the PvE Toggle beta test on the Arc Raiders official website right here if you are interested in learning more about what changes are included in the mode and the rationale behind it all.
Steam Cooking Fest 2026 Features Major Discounts on Cooking Games
Steam Cooking Fest 2026 is now live, and the event features discounts on all kinds of different cooking games through October 19.
Games like Creature Kitchen, Farm to Table, Pizza House Simulator, Japanese Ramen Simulator, and Tavern Keeper are all up to 40% off. Overcooked! All You Can Eat is 70% off, and PlateUp! is an incredible 90% off.
There are even more discounts than just those, so take a look at the full sale page right here, and be sure to watch the punny trailer about the cooking fest below.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Gets Release Date and Physical Editions
Bitmap Bureau has shared that He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction preorders are now live with a release date of February 4, 2027. The game will be getting physical versions published by Clear River Games and Limited Run Games.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction is a 2D brawler with artistic inspiration taken directly from the 1980s animated series. There are 13 stages across the landscapes of Eternia, and players can experience the game solo or in two-player local co-op just like at the arcades.
Clear River Games will sell standard physical versions of the game at a price of $29.99 with a booklet and foil slipcover included. Limited Run Games will have two physical versions for sale: the aforementioned standard version, and the collector’s edition for $99.99, which features a collector’s box, lunchbox-style packaging, a steelbook case, character pins, a He-Man Power Sword replica, an acrylic standee, and a mini 12-page comic book.
The game is releasing for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
