Release & Price Hub
Track the launch of THE DEAD WE KNEW: the current October 22 release date, the full delay timeline, what Early Access includes, and every price detail.
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Everything about THE DEAD WE KNEW's launch — the release date, the delay history, what Early Access actually includes, and what the game will cost — lives in this section. Every fact below is confirmed from the official Steam page or the developer's own channels, and anything still uncertain is marked to be confirmed rather than guessed.
The short answer
THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is coming to Steam Early Access on October 22, 2026. That is the third date the game has been given: promotional posts originally advertised August 24, 2026, the developer re-announced September 17, 2026 — and neither date produced a release. The live Steam page, which currently lists the game as coming soon, is the only source that matters.
Guides in this section
- Release date — the current October 22 date, and why different sites still show different ones.
- Delay timeline — every date change, in order, with the source for each.
- Early Access explained — what "Early Access" means here, what is confirmed for launch, and what is still on the way.
- Price & editions — why no price is live yet, what was listed before the delay, and how to pay less safely.
What we still do not know
A roadmap for the 1.0 release has not been published, the studio has not committed to a date for leaving Early Access, and no US price is displayed while the store page sits in coming-soon state. When any of that changes, this hub will be updated first — check the launch tracker for the latest dated entries.
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The Dead We Knew Release Date
PopularTHE DEAD WE KNEW unlocks in Early Access on Steam on October 22, 2026. The confirmed date, every missed date before it, and why sites still disagree.
The Dead We Knew Delay Timeline
THE DEAD WE KNEW has moved its release date three times: August 24 to September 17 to October 22, 2026. The full delay timeline, sourced at every step.
The Dead We Knew Early Access
THE DEAD WE KNEW launches into Early Access on October 22, 2026. What the label promises, which systems are confirmed for day one, and what stays open.
The Dead We Knew Price
PopularWhat THE DEAD WE KNEW will cost: Steam shows no price yet while the game is coming soon, what was listed before the delay, and how to pay less safely.