Cheat Death — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| 🛠️ The first patch is here! | 2026-07-17 | Hi, everyone! We’ve been closely monitoring your feedback in the first few hours following release and have quickly put together the first patch with fixes and improvements. Here is what’s changed: Performance:Game performance on lower-spec PCs has been improved.Bug fixes:Fixed a bug with the order of Combos.Fixed a bug that caused some of your skull companion’s phrases to overlap.Improved localisation for Asian languages.Fixed and updated some visual assets and icons.Thank you very much for your support and feedback!❤️ If you come across any bugs, please be sure to let us know in the Steam discussions or pop over to our Discord. Good luck in |
| CHEAT DEATH IS OUT NOW! | 2026-07-16 | Hi, everyone! The day has finally come – Cheat Death has officially launched on Steam! The game is available right now.In this game, Death isn’t just watching – she’s sitting opposite you at the table. Can you outwit her, calculate every move and cheat inevitability itself? Or will you become just another name on her list? It’s time to find out! Thank you to everyone who has supported us and followed the game’s progress.And a special thank you to everyone who helped us test the game, hunted for bugs and shared their feedback. This game is what it is today thanks to you! You’re the best community ever!To celebrate the release, the game is avai |
| Only 8 hours to go until release! | 2026-07-16 | Hi, everyone! The countdown has begun. In exactly eight hours, the game will be available to everyone. Are you ready to defy the inevitable and cheat death itself? And here are the details on pricing:GameCurrencyFull priceDiscounted price (24%)USD$12.99$9.87EUR€12.49€9.49RUB490 ₽372 ₽KZT2,299 ₸1,747 ₸CNY¥51.99¥39.51KRW₩14,000₩10,640Supporter PackCurrencyFull priceDiscounted price (10%)USD$2.99$2.69EUR€2.49€2.24RUB114 ₽102 ₽KZT539 ₸485 ₸CNY¥12¥10.80KRW₩3,300₩2,970 The Supporter Pack includes:- Dice Set- Cosmetic set for your companion skull (hat, monocle and pipe)Thank you for believing in us and looking forward to the game. We’re incredibly e |
| ⏳ Demo Closes Today, Release Coming Soon | 2026-07-01 | Attention, mortals! The Cheat Death Demo closes today at 17:00 CEST. A huge thank you to everyone who took a chance on the game and left their feedback. We’ve gathered all your responses, thoughts and bug reports to rewrite the rules for the full game. When it launches, you can expect loads of new content, surprises and challenges you’ve never seen before.The demo is coming to an end, but the real challenge is just around the corner. The full release is coming later this month. Make sure you’ve added the game to your wishlist. Death awaits, and the time to lay your cards on the table is fast coming. Stay tuned! |
| The latest patch is now live! | 2026-06-17 | Hello everyone! It’s time to go all out!🔥 We’ve just released an update, based on your feedback during Next Fest. This patch focuses on getting you into the gameplay faster, increasing the variety of runs, and giving you early access to key features of the game.List of changes:The tutorial has been significantly shortened and now lasts much less time – up to the first bossBasic mechanics are now unlocked much earlier (for example, Astral Power, which allows you to flip the cube to any value)Meta-progression between runs is now available right from the start of the game, allowing you to plan your strategy from the very first seconds.Significa |
| 💀 The Demo is Live for Next Fest! | 2026-06-15 | And now everyone can try to cheat death! We’re delighted to announce that Cheat Death is officially taking part in Steam Next Fest, and our brand-new public demo is already waiting for you on the game’s page!If you’ve been following our updates, you’ll know we’ve been working non-stop on the project. The game has been completely transformed, and this demo is the distilled and polished result of our evolution. You can look forward to intense one-on-one tabletop duels, where dice, dirty tricks and powerful upgrades will all come into play. It’s a mystical roguelite game where every roll of the dice could save your soul or completely ruin your r |
| CHEAT DEATH DEMO IS LIVE | 2026-06-11 | Hello, everyone!The wait is over! The public demo is now available on Steam. Jump in right now and try to out-cheat the Grim Reaper himself in tense dice poker duels.What’s in the Demo:One playable hero with a unique upgrade deckMore items and boon upgradesThree unique boss fights packed with clutch rolls, unfair surprises, broken combos, and epic “no way” moments🎉 We’re also excited to officially announce that the game releases on July 16, 2026!Mark your calendars — the full version is coming in just one month.Ready to cheat Death one more time? Your soul is on the line… but the dice are in your hands. See you at the table! |
| The playtest is now closed! | 2026-06-03 | Hello, mortals!The gates have closed and the servers have officially been shut down – our playtest is over.Huge respect to all the brave souls who weren’t afraid to play by their own rules and personally cheat death in our arena! Your feedback is pure gold, and we’re already going through your reports to make the game even cooler and more dynamic.Hats off to everyone who took the risk to join this test. See you in the next stages. |
| Playtest closing! | 2026-06-02 | Hello, mortals!Our open playtest is officially coming to an end. The servers will close tomorrow, 3 June at 17:00 CEST.A huge thank you to everyone who joined the test, tried out the mechanics and helped us catch bugs! Your feedback is incredibly important to us. If you haven’t had a chance to share your thoughts yet, please leave your feedback in the Steam discussions or on our Discord channel – https://discord.gg/EaHA8Uhu while the servers are still up and running.Hurry up and play your final matches to cheat death one last time! |
| THE OPEN PLAYTEST HAS ALREADY BEGUN! | 2026-05-14 | Greeting, mortals!The open playtest is starting! It’s time to cheat death. We’re opening our doors to everyone! Are you ready to take on this challenge?What’s new in this version:- Added new content: Healing Station- Added Boss Fight- Improved Meta progression- Fixed balance- Created new visuals for the Boss- Added new VFX for Rewards and Battle Victories- UI fixes, updated tooltips and missing sound effects added- Black Market improved and can now be used in boss fights- Item and Buff rarity system addedJoin the game, try out the new features and share your feedback. Ready to try and cheat me?And remember: your souls are MINE! |
| Closed Playtest 3 Starts NOW! | 2026-04-17 | Greetings, mortals!Death still misses you, and previous opponents weren't enough, so we are launching the third wave of our closed playtest for those who are ready to face the challenge.This is a major update that completely transforms the gameplay experience – practically a whole new game. We’ve overhauled the core systems to make your battles even more intense.What’s changed:Updated tutorialRedesigned mini-games (roulette, dice station, wheel of fortune)Death is now manipulating the results tooHP and healing system (HP is no longer tied to gold)Added poker handsMeta-progression (quest selection and permanent upgrades)Added Black market, whe |
| Playtest sign-ups are open | 2026-04-06 | Hey, everyone!Since the last playtest many aspects of the game has changed, thanks a lot to your feedback. We took some time off to work on Cheat Death properly, and now it is more in the state we wanted it to be. You helped us a lot by sharing your thoughts and issues you have encountered.Now we’re opening the playtest sign-ups once again, and we can’t wait for you to try the game once more!Key Features:Play Poker With Death. Use various types of dice with unique effects and roll poker combinations, trying to outscore Death in its own domain.High-Stakes Survival. Risk it all at the Roulette table, the Wheel of Fortune, or the Dice Station to |
| Second Closed Playtest starts TODAY! | 2026-03-10 | Greetings, mortals!Death still misses you, and previous opponents weren't enough. We are opening the doors for another Closed Playtest!If you missed the first one or want to face the challenge again – now is your time.This is a major update in which we have completely reworked the core mechanics to make the game more systematic, strategic, and dependent on your actions. It's a whole new experience — practically a different game.What has changed:4 types of dice – each with a unique effect.Battles with Death – completely redesigned.Shop – added to the game.Items and upgrades – redesigned for deeper strategy.Tutorial – completely reworked.Visual |
| Closed Playtest starts TODAY! | 2025-12-25 | Greetings, mortals!Death is bored. It needs worthy challengers.Today we are opening access to the closed playtest. This is your chance to be among the first to challenge Death itself! 🎲 Your mission (should you choose to accept it): 1) Go to our Steam page2) Click the "Request Access" button3) Access will be granted automatically This is not just a test. Your victories and defeats will help us polish the gameplay to a shine. Wishlist now and prepare for a game where the price of failure is everything. And remember:Your souls are MINE!Yours sincerely,The Death. |
| Death Notes. Scream 4 Fest 2025 - Game and trailer update! | 2025-10-27 | Hello, Mortals!Cheat Death takes part in Scream 4 Fest 2025. We have prepared a big update for closed playtests and updated the trailer with new content! Update Contents:Zones. Now, when you roll the dice, your goal is to land in a specific zone to get a score multiplier.Gold! Lots and lots of it. How much? Mortal greed and pouring over your coins are the foundation of any gambling game. This noble metal will now be there to tempt your appetite.Miniatures of the Content. Now you can see where you're going and why – the miniatures on the hexes will guide your path!And remember:Your souls are MINE!Yours sincerely, The Death. |
| Death Notes. Dev process, festival and first playable build. | 2025-10-14 | Hello, Mortals!Your Death is inevitable, but before that sweet moment you still have some time to play games a little more..Cheat Death is coming to Scream Next Fest with a lot of updates and the first playable Build.What can you expect from that build:CHEATING - Core mechanic - After throwing the dice, you can Сheat by clicking on the dice (or skull) to reroll it (all of them) or by dragging dice in the desired direction to change the result. This raises death's awareness and anger(bottom right corner) . Too much of it and you are dead.DEADLY GAZE - Death's vision scans the board after rolls - if you Cheat when the dice is being scanned, you |