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The Dead Await: Build a Deck, Survive a Plague2026-10-01The outbreak happened. You are one of the people it did not get, which turns out to be a job rather than a relief. The Dead Await is a deck-building RPG across a world that has already ended. Build out of what you scavenge, push into the wreckage to find out what actually caused this and try to put something back together. Or die trying, which the game leaves firmly on the table. It has been picking up updates through the summer. The Dead Await is on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, October 1 to October 8. Come and say hello: Discord X
The Dead Await 1.0.52026-07-30Fixed: Mickey's dialogue in Yunolo getting stuck during the quest "The Exchange".Fixed: Added a stranger who plays Blast in Wastewood Tavern.Fixed: Added a stranger who plays Blast in Last Haven Tavern.Fixed: Added a stranger who plays Blast in Yunolo.Fixed: Quest "Meow" could duplicate an item by talking to Devin again after the dialogue had ended.
The Dead Await: 35% Off in the Steam Summer Sale!2026-06-25The Dead Await is 35% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393580/
The Dead Await v.1.0.3.02026-05-26v1.0.3.0Fixed: Clicking defense cards could cause a crash after changing combat animation speed settings.Fixed: Combat cards that target 'self' were not automatically selecting the correct team character.
Trading 1.52026-05-25We're back with another update!We hope you’re enjoying The Dead Await 1.0 release! We did our best to address as many issues as possible before launch, but a few additional problems were still discovered and reported after release. And now, it’s time for another update from us: “Trading 1.5”! 🥳What the update includes:• Profile ranks depending on playtime• 5x combat animation speed option and improved existing options• Dynamic shop discounts• Bug fixes, balancing changes, and improvements And to celebrate... we also have a special redeem code waiting for you!Code: zz7f029kMC - valid until 30/06/2026 - Get 15,000 Z-coins!Trading 1.5 - Daily D
The Dead Await 1.0.12026-05-22Fixed: Killing 1st wave enemies with Fatality causes a lock up as 2nd enemy wave appears.Fixed: Right clicking on World Map and choosing “Path Create” option creates a path at wrong x, y coordinates.Fixed: Right clicking on World Map could sometimes cause a crash.Added: Free daily Z-coin drops to shoutbox.Added: Welcome messages to shoutbox.
The Dead Await 1.0 - Available Now!2026-05-18The Dead Await is officially out now!It’s finally here… The Dead Await 1.0 has officially launched! 🥳After years of designing, testing, tweaking, and refining every corner of the game, the full experience is now complete and ready for players worldwide.From the first step into the wasteland to the toughest battles and hidden secrets, every location, character, and quest has been carefully crafted to deliver a rich and immersive journey.We didn’t rush this release, but instead, we took the time to make sure The Dead Await feels polished, engaging, and alive from start to finish.And now, the gates are finally open.The full adventure begins now
The Dead Await is set to launch May 18th!2026-05-04After roughly 1.5 years in Early Access, The Dead Await is set to officially launch on May 18th, marking the culmination of multiple major updates, gameplay improvements, and community-driven changes that have shaped the game into its full release vision.🌏 Traverse the Open WorldExplore a vast world torn apart by a zombie apocalypse, from derelict cities full of loot and zombies to new settlements founded by survivors with opportunity and backstabbing abound. Gather food, water, fuel, and gear to survive the drive while managing your resources to ensure everyone gets to the destination safely. 🃏 Stack the Perfect Cards for CombatBuild the s
Almost There - 1.0 Beta Available Now!2026-03-061.0 Beta is here!The wait is finally over… The Dead Await – 1.0 Beta is here. 🧟‍♂️After a long journey of building, testing, breaking, fixing, and rebuilding again, the full game is now complete and available to play in Beta. This means the entire experience is ready, but we’re opening it up to players early so we can polish everything together with your feedback before the final release.Instead of rushing to a full launch, we chose to take the extra step and make sure the world of The Dead Await is as solid and immersive as possible.What the 1.0 Beta includes:• New locations to explore across the world• New enemies and bosses to survive aga
v.0.9.0.12025-10-20Changed: Hatchet of Death recipe requires 2 silver bars instead of 30. (Crazy Steve was really out of his mind.)Changed: Updated Workshop cube sprite and particles.Fixed: Dismantling boxes results in a crash after acquiring shelter.Fixed: Typo in quest “Tell Me The Future” objective string.Fixed: Bug that stops quest progression inside shelter mode.Changed: Rebalanced Shelter production.Changed: Rebalanced Shelter scavenging expeditions.Fixed: Duplication bug occurring after adding items to a container list.Fixed: Items that were restricted by type could still be transferred to Armory while right clicking and adding to trade.
Act II: Origins & Base Building Available Now!2025-10-06Act II: Origins - Out Now!The wait is over... our biggest content update yet has finally arrived! 🥳We took extra time to polish every detail, and instead of cutting corners to meet the deadline, we pushed ourselves to deliver everything we promised and more. Act II brings a whole lot of new content:Bigger, more diverse locations to exploreNew enemy types to test your survival skillsMore loot and discoveriesFresh challenges and rising tension around every cornerAnd most importantly: your very own permanent underground shelter with full base-building mode!This is the world of The Dead Await, expanding like never before. Dive in, claim your she
v.0.8.9.112025-08-26v.0.8.9.11 Fixed: "ShelterLoop" will no longer trigger in Act I. Fixed: save files that accidentally enabled "ShelterLoop" function will automatically apply the fix.
v.0.8.9.102025-08-25v.0.8.9.10 Fixed: Loot & Close hotkey could cause crash in some specific cases. Fixed: crash related to ShelterLoop function.
0.8.9.92025-08-25v.0.8.9.9Fixed: resting crashes the game due to new Shelter functions.Fixed: crash when dismantling items by specifying exact amount and not pressing Enter beforehand.
v.0.8.9.82025-08-25v.0.8.9.8Fixed: crash occurring during “Numismatist Or Crazy” and “Definitely Crazy” quests.Fixed: crash caused by elite enemies.
It’s Almost Time!2025-06-26Hey there, survivors! 👋We're happy to be back with some awesome news about Act II and base building, the huge updating that you've been waiting for is almost complete now!As many of you know, there comes a time in any game’s development where we need to go heads-down and focus entirely on building, polishing, and testing. That means fewer updates from us… but a whole lot more happening behind the scenes. And trust us... a lot has been happening.So, let's dive into what we've been working on... 👇New SettlementsWe’ve just crossed off one of the biggest milestones for Act II: all the new settlements are now complete! That includes new characte
Act II Progress, F.A.Q. & a Small Update2025-03-18Hey everyone 👋 We're back with a small update, some recent progress news about Act II, and answers to a few frequently asked questions. But first, let's go over the changes introduced in this update: https://i.imgur.com/Udgna9U.gif Optimized loading screens and a new intro skip option – The initial loading screen is now at least twice as fast! Plus, with the new option to skip intro videos, you can jump into the game almost instantly. Main menu skin customization – We've heard your feedback about the graphics being too flashy, so we've added new customization options for the main menu. Updated pause menu – We've integrated several features f
New Encounters Update2025-03-10Our next big update is here! Get ready for New Encounters 🥳 the content update we've been developing alongside Act II! This one's big, and we hope it delivers everything you've been waiting for... Our in-game poll showed that, aside from Act II, more random events were the most requested feature. We couldn’t keep you waiting that long, so we got to work on another major update, that's also adding new minigames and some other exciting features. Let’s dive into what we’ve been working on 🧐 More Random Events https://i.imgur.com/XGS4LHj.gif As promised, we've added even more random events, each packed with crucial choices and intriguing outcom
Cards & Perks Update is Here!2024-11-21Exciting Updates in The Dead Await! We’ve been hard at work creating new combat cards and character perks to provide even more options for varied and unique builds. In addition to fresh content, we’ve introduced several new features, including the combat auto-resolve option, which we covered in our previous devlog. Finally, with numerous fixes and enhancements, The Dead Await is now more stable and polished than ever. We’re dedicated to delivering the best experience possible, and we can’t wait to hear more of your feedback! 🥳 New Combat Cards https://i.imgur.com/GvRFllH.png We've introduced rare, epic, and legendary attack cards for all wea
Surprise Feature: Introducing Auto-Resolve!2024-11-14Hey everyone 👋 We're excited to announce that we're getting closer to releasing our first big content update, "Cards & Perks!" But don’t let the name fool you - we’ve been hard at work on a whole lot more, and we’re finally ready to tease some of the new features coming your way! While taking down zombies and bandits is always a blast (and who doesn’t love some sweet loot?), we know that once your group of survivors reaches higher levels, things can start to feel a bit repetitive as they breeze through enemies. That’s why this update is designed to shake things up... We're introducing auto-resolve! https://i.imgur.com/fvKBrum.gif All it take
Update #42024-11-07More fixes and a little surprise! Thank you all once again for your help with bug reports and feedback! 🤍 Our fourth update is now live! We believe we’ve addressed all reported stability issues, and to celebrate that and the upcoming content update, we’ve added a little surprise! We've added 4 new attack cards for all you unarmed survivors out there. And there’s plenty more in store for you in our next update 😉 Please keep in mind that The Dead Await is still in Early Access and we've only just began our journey together! We really hope to achieve much more with the help of our community 🙏 If we haven’t responded to your feedback yet, plea
v.0.8.2.12 Hotfix2024-11-05Fixed: managing party members functions correctly now. Fixed: the game will prefer the AMD/NVIDIA GPU in PCs with multiple graphics chips. Fixed: crash upgrading workbench to level 3 with storage items.
Update #32024-11-04We're back with more fixes! Thank you all for actively helping us with bug reports! 🤍 Our third update is now live, bringing even more fixes and improvements to enhance stability and performance. https://i.imgur.com/WDvOB1P.gif You can reset your perk, attribute and skill points in Act II. Notable changes in this update include important bug fixes, a new borderless fullscreen mode and the ability to upgrade your camp with storage items directly. We apologize if you’re still encountering issues and sincerely appreciate your patience as we work to resolve them as quickly as possible. Please keep in mind that The Dead Await is still in Early Ac
Update #22024-11-02It's time for another update! Thank you all for your support and patience once again! 🤍 We’re still carefully going through all your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions to make sure everyone’s opinion counts. Our second update is now live, tackling the major bugs and crashes you've reported. https://i.imgur.com/ewDom9U.gif Faster loading times! Notable changes in this update include improved performance, faster load times, and enhanced autosaving and save file support. We hope this will be the last time you encounter corrupted save files. We sincerely apologize for any lost progress, hard-earned coins, and time. Please keep in mind that T
Update #12024-10-31Our first update is live! Thank you all for your patience 🙏 We’re actively reviewing all the feedback, bug reports, and suggestions to ensure every voice is heard. The good news? Our first update is here, addressing some of the most critical issues already! https://i.imgur.com/WIukpBg.gif You asked for it and we delivered! Notable changes in this update include the highly requested feature to craft and use supplies directly from storage. We’ve also updated the engine - a huge effort due to extensive code changes, but we’re now fully prepared to enhance support and continue improving! If we haven’t responded to your feedback yet, please bear
Roadmap & Act II Progress2024-10-26We've got some exciting news to share! First, we want to celebrate this launch with you and thank each of you for your incredible support, patience, and all the bug reports you've shared so far. Your feedback means everything to us, and we're excited to hear even more of your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to review our game — it truly means the world to us as a small indie studio! Now, let's move on to the Roadmap! Update #1 We’re already hard at work reviewing all the bug reports, and we’re aiming to resolve the issues within just a few days. This upcoming update will focus on fixing urgent problems like crashes, cr
The Dead Await is OUT in Early Access!2024-10-24The Dead Await is available NOW in Early Access! Thank you so much for all of your support throughout the game's development. The feedback you have shared after playing the Prologue gave us so much to work with to help build this game up even better than it could've been. We look forward to seeing even more feedback and suggestions from you! ‎‏‏‎ ‎ 🌏 Traverse the Open World Explore a vast world torn apart by a zombie apocalypse, from derelict cities full of loot and zombies to new settlements founded by survivors with opportunity and backstabbing abound. Gather food, water, fuel, and gear to survive the drive while managing your resources to
Get ready - they're coming!2024-10-11The Dead Await is set to launch to Early Access on October 24th! 🌏 Traverse the Open World Explore a vast world torn apart by a zombie apocalypse, from derelict cities full of loot and zombies to new settlements founded by survivors with opportunity and backstabbing abound. Gather food, water, fuel, and gear to survive the drive while managing your resources to ensure everyone gets to the destination safely. 🃏 Stack the Perfect Cards for Combat Build the survivor you want using a robust attribute, skill, and perk system. Experiment with combinations and character builds, from a suave lockpicker to a mindless berserker and everything in-betw
Factions, Reputation & Special Jobs2024-05-29Hey all, it's time to share some more exciting news! 🧟‍♂️ We'll cover all the things that's been happening in The Dead Await world lately, from the big additions to the smallest details! We know the wait has been long, but we're excited to share some uplifting news after sharing the announcement about delays earlier. Despite the delay, our content update #1 that we were going to drop soon after the initial release is now complete and has been merged with the release branch. So, in short we haven't really wasted any time and what it means for you is - a complete experience of factions including faction specific jobs, side quests and a working
Hear Us & Them Too!2024-05-05Hey all 👋 We know that you're really looking forward to play TDA, but it's equally important for us to release the game in a stable state to leave a good first impression. We also need to have our post-launch plans ready, so that the wait between updates don't seem like forever. Sometimes, burnout comes when you least expect it and we also had to take some time off. We're back working at full-pace now though, and there's a big surprise waiting for you all - something that wasn't in our plans, but hopefully makes the delay worth it! 🥳 Voices Seamlessly Merged With Soundscapes & Ambience Our team has worked tirelessly to create a new workflow