Read the October 16 patch changes, then browse older announcements and broadcasts. Dates and build numbers keep release fixes separate from Demo-era plans.
Read the patch notes
Back out there, rain or shine.Repeated challenge rewards, meteorite spawns, camping weather and The Ding receive changes in the first post-launch patch.
Repeat objectives are worth revisiting, and meteorite searches need the current spawn positions.
The patch fixes two problems around camping and adds a way to keep your room code off a broadcast.
Vehicle behaviour, camera collision and several release-build problems receive fixes.
Official merchandise news ahead of the Steam launch.
The October 7 announcement introduced Over the Hill T-shirts made with Serenity Forge, with pre-orders opening ahead of the Steam launch.
Vinyl pre-orders were scheduled to open on October 14. The announcement concerned merchandise and the soundtrack; it did not add vehicles, regions or other playable content.
An October 7 stream with Funselektor founder Dune.
Funselektor founder Dune was announced as the guest for the October 7 stream, one week before the Steam release.
The planned broadcast paired gameplay and questions from viewers with merchandise reveals and game key giveaways. It was scheduled for 1 PM PDT / 10 PM CEST on Twitch and Instagram.
The September 30 announcement focused on audio with director Michele.
The September 30 announcement invited players to a developer broadcast with audio director Michele, focused on the game’s music and sound design.
The stream was scheduled for 1 PM PDT / 10 PM CEST on Twitch and Instagram, with game key giveaways alongside the audio discussion. This was a pre-launch broadcast rather than a gameplay update.
The official pricing announcement gives US prices for the game, soundtrack, Supporter Pack and bundle, with no pre-orders.
The August pricing announcement listed the base game at $24.99 USD, the soundtrack and Supporter Pack at $9.99 each, and the combined bundle at $37.99. A launch discount was announced; regional prices and later promotions can differ.
The announced extras were an in-game name tag, cosmetics, a campsite, printable maps and 4K wallpapers. The game was not offered for pre-order. These were the pre-launch purchase options, rather than additional regions or a new vehicle roster.
The August announcement schedules Steam for October 14 and console versions for 2027, with Canada and Algeria at launch.
The August announcement set October 14, 2026 as the Steam release date and named Canada and Algeria as the launch regions.
PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 versions were scheduled for 2027, replacing earlier plans for a 2026 console launch. An exact console release date was not given in this announcement.
The June 30 official news confirms that public Demo access has closed; later news directs players to limited playtests.
The June 30 announcement confirmed that public Demo access had ended. A June 24 extension had kept the Demo available through June 29. The full game subsequently launched on Steam on October 14.
An August update directed players to the official Discord for limited playtests. Demo save compatibility was planned but not guaranteed at the time. These access notices belong to the Demo period and do not describe a current public Demo.
