Hello everyone đ
The call for submissions for the June 2026 edition of *WikiDhara â The
Echoes from South Asia*. [1]
WikiDhara is a collaborative space that showcases stories, updates and
highlights from Wikimedia communities across South Asia. It serves as a
space to document community activities, amplify diverse voices, and
strengthen connections across the region.
We warmly invite community members and affiliates to contribute stories
about their Wikimedia work or community initiatives to our upcoming edition
of WikiDhara.
*đ Submission deadline: 2 July 2026đ° Publication date: 12 July 2026*
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Hello everyone,
We are pleased to share the May 2026 edition of the *WikiDhara - The echoes
from South Asia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia/Newsletter>.*
*This edition highlights:*
- Dhaka Wikimedia Meetup (May 2026) Sparks New Wiki Collaborations
- Sylheti Wikipedia:A Language Movement that Began a Decade Ago and is
Now Thriving
- How WikiClub Tech India Trained 90+ Students Across 12 Universities to
Contribute to the Wikimedia Technical Ecosystem
- OKI-Summer Internship - 2026: Open Knowledge and Development of Indian
Language Resources on Wikimedia Platforms
- Train The Trainer 2026 (India) Updates
- WikiConference India 2026 Updates
- Yercaud Elango:A Man Who Uploaded 25,000 Photographs on Wikimedia
- Clip2Commons Helps Contributors Bypass Video Upload Bottlenecks on
Wikimedia Commons
- WikiEval is Now Live:A Platform for Wikimedia Contest Management
đ Read the detailed content here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia/Newsletter/May_2026> [2]
We invite everyone to read, share, and contribute content to future
editions of WikiDhara.
Community stories, campaigns, tools, research, and ideas from across South
Asia are always welcome. :)
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WikiDhara Editorial Team
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia/Newsletter
[2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia/Newsletter/May_2026
Hello everyone đ
This is a friendly reminder that the submission deadline for the *May 2026
edition *of *WikiDhara - The Echoes from South Asia* is tomorrow.
*WikiDhara <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia/Newsletter> *is a
collaborative space for sharing stories, updates and highlights from
Wikimedia communities across South Asia. It aims to document our community
activities, amplify diverse voices, and strengthen connections across the
region.
We invite community members and affiliates to contribute stories about
their Wikimedia activities or those of their communities, including
community projects, events, partnerships, learnings, technical work and
personal reflections to the upcoming edition.
đ *Submission deadline:* 2 June 2026
đ° *Publication date:* 12 June 2026
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Hey gamers,
Big week ahead. Subnautica 2 Early Access launches Wednesday (May 14) as a day-one Game Pass titleâand itâs currently the #1 most-wishlisted game on Steam. Plus Call of the Elder Gods (the Lovecraftian horror sequel to Call of the Sea) drops tomorrow, and weâve got the full weekâs releases mapped out. Letâs dive in.
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Subnautica 2 Early Access Launches Wednesday (May 14)âFree on Game Pass, $29.99 to Buy
The underwater survival sequel everyoneâs been waiting for hits Early Access on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM GMTâand itâs launching day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Why this matters (itâs HUGE)
#1 most-wishlisted game on Steam right nowâbeating every other upcoming title
4-player co-op for the first time in Subnautica history (built âfrom the ground upâ for multiplayer)
2-3 year Early Access period planned (like the original, which launched in 2014 and went 1.0 in 2018)
This isnât a small indie sequelâthis is one of 2026âs most anticipated releases.
What you get on May 14
Four-player co-op: Play alone or with up to 3 friends (cross-platform Xbox/PC supported)
New alien ocean planet: All-new world beyond Planet 4546B from the original
Multiple biomes available at launch: Filled with creatures and leviathans
Tadpole submersible: Explore the depths in your personal sub
Base building: Design and customize underwater bases (more features coming during Early Access)
The story: Youâre crew aboard Alterraâs CICADA ship with 40,000 souls. Mission: establish a new home. Reality: Everything goes wrong (classic Subnautica).
Post-launch roadmap
First major update (coming soon after launch): New region featuring The Collectorâa massive squid monster leviathan
Throughout Early Access: More tools, equipment, vehicles, biomes, creatures, and story content
Where to play Wednesday
FREE: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
Buy: Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store - $29.99
Week-one bonus: Buy between May 14-25 and get exclusive Reaper Leviathan Statue in-game decoration
NOT coming to PlayStation or Nintendo Switch during Early Access (expected later for full 1.0 release)
PC requirements (itâs demanding)
Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12GB RAM, GTX 1660 6GB, 50GB storage
Recommended for 1440p High: RTX 4070 + Ryzen 7 7700X
Built in Unreal Engine 5 with major visual upgrades over the original.
The controversy you should know about
Publisher Krafton ousted Unknown Worldsâ founders in 2025 after allegedly using ChatGPT advice to delay the game and avoid a $250 million payout. A judge forced Krafton to reinstate CEO Ted Gill earlier this year. Development has been turbulent, but the team insists theyâre focused on âthe best Subnautica experience.â
Complete Subnautica 2 Early Access guide at thegamerscene.news â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
Call of the Elder Gods Launches Tomorrow (May 12)âLovecraftian Horror Sequel Hits Game Pass
Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to 2020âs critically acclaimed Call of the Sea, launches tomorrow (May 12) as a day-one Game Pass title.
What it is
A first-person Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure set in 1937. Journey to the far corners of Earthâfrom frozen wastelands to otherworldly citiesâuncovering ancient horrors connected to the Great Circle.
The hook: Built in Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals, intricate observation-based puzzles, and cosmic horror atmosphere.
The original (Call of the Sea): 2020 indie hit praised for atmosphere and storytelling. If you loved that, this is essential.
Where to play tomorrow
FREE: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
Buy: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam - $29.99
Read our Call of the Elder Gods preview at thegamerscene.news â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
This Weekâs Major Releases (May 11-17)
TODAY (May 11):
Outbound - Cozy camper van exploration game (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch)
Directive 8020 - Survival horror in space (PC, PS5, Xbox)
Tomorrow (May 12):
Call of the Elder Gods (Game Pass day-one) - Lovecraftian horror sequel
Clockwork Ambrosia - Steampunk metroidvania (PC)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2) - First-person adventure
Tuesday (May 13):
Dark Dominion - Sci-fi tactical strategy (PC)
Wednesday (May 14):
Subnautica 2 (Game Pass day-one, Early Access) - Underwater survival co-op
RoadOut - Post-apocalyptic action RPG (PC, Xbox, PS5, Switch)
See the complete weekâs releases at thegamerscene.news â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
Quick Hits
đŽ Forza Horizon 6 launches in 8 days (May 19) â Japan open-world racing, Game Pass day-one
đ GTA 6 Trailer 3 watch: Take-Two earnings call May 22 (11 days away) â âlate Mayâ marketing begins
đ´ââ ī¸ Forza Horizon 6 allegedly leaked: 155GB of content reportedly leaked online this week
đ¨ 007 First Light launches May 27 â James Bond origin story from IO Interactive (16 days away)
đšī¸ Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 delayed to August 27 â Was supposed to launch June
Read all Quick Hits at thegamerscene.news â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
What to Play This Week
Tomorrow: Call of the Elder Gods (Game Pass) - FREE, Lovecraftian horror puzzler
Wednesday: Subnautica 2 (Game Pass Early Access) - FREE, 4-player co-op underwater survival
May 19: Forza Horizon 6 (Game Pass day-one) - Japan open-world racing
This weekend: Catch up on Mixtape (Game Pass) if you missed itâ94% OpenCritic
More on The Gamer Scene
Subnautica 2: Everything in Early Access â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
Complete biome guide, creatures, co-op details
Call of the Elder Gods vs Call of the Sea: Whatâs New? â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
How the sequel builds on the original
Forza Horizon 6 Countdown: 8 Days to Japan â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
Final preview before launch week
GTA 6 Trailer 3: Will It Drop Before May 22? â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
Tracking all the evidence
Visit thegamerscene.news for more gaming news â [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/b6384413-d990-410a-974a-77fa69291fae?j=eyJâĻ ]
Playing Subnautica 2 on Wednesday? Hit reply and tell me if youâre going solo or co-op firstâI canât decide.
Thanks for reading The Gamer Scene! Huge week ahead with 2 major Game Pass launches. See you tomorrow with Call of the Elder Gods coverage.
â Romello
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