Dread Hunger Steam news

• Latest observed players474 · 25 September 2026 - 21:48:25 UTC
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• Review score71% positive
• Total reviews2,598
• Release dateJan 26, 2022
• DeveloperDread Hunger Team
• PublisherDigital Confectioners

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Dread Hunger TeamPublisher: Digital Confectioners

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Dread Hunger Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Update Notes for 10/01/2024 - 10 January 2024

  Fixed thrall spells not being set for thrall players. Players now always have max rank, max prestige and max experience. Players can now create a dedicated server at the same time as they create a lobby, it will automatically pass along the custom game settings if set. Players can now use emotes during the poker game. Players can now add / remove named servers in the Game settings menu. Players can now connect to a named server using a drop down option in the Connect to IP menu. Players can now show / hide the IP address in the Connect to IP menu. IP addresses are hidden by default. Fixed bug where input is locked when canceling the Connect to IP menu. Players can now attempt to download the match replay from the game server. If successful, the match replay will play when the returning to the lobby. Fixed players not showing in the escape menu lobby region. Host can now advertise the se…

• Dread Hunger: Shutdown FAQ - 11 December 2023

  We appreciate your passion and engagement following the recent announcement about Dread Hunger's shutdown, and would like to provide some clarity on key questions that have been raised. Q: What about refunds? A: All purchases are subject to the standard Steam refund policy, and we fully support this. For more information: https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds Q: What will happen to Dread Hunger for its current players? A: Dread Hunger will remain in your Steam library. You'll still be able to download, install, and play the game on community hosted servers. Q: Where are the server files for hosting Dread Hunger? A: We're working to make the server files available by the end of the year and will announce them as soon as they're ready for release.

• Upcoming closure of Dread Hunger's official servers. - 13 November 2023

  Today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the upcoming closure of Dread Hunger's official servers. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everybody that has played the game. Your unwavering support, dedication, and passion for Dread Hunger have shaped the game through Early Access, and seen it through to launch and onward while building communities all around the world. After exploring multiple avenues to keep the official game servers online we are now at the difficult position where we can no longer support the surprisingly high ongoing server costs. Dread Hunger's servers are being subjected to frequent and severe DDOS attacks. These attacks not only disrupt the gaming experience for everyone playing but also impose a significant financial burden. We understand the disappointment and emotions this decision might bring. In light of this decision, we will be releasing…

• Halloween Hunger | Steam Scream Fest - 26 October 2022

  Happy Halloween, Explorers! Dread Hunger is on sale! Treat yourself or your friends this Halloween with 25% off the base game and up to 50% off DLC! Click here to check out what's on sale! Trick AND treat! The crew have readied the ship for festivities - complete with Halloween decorations! Haven't seen the new update yet? Click here to check it out.

• 1.2.0 Update patch notes - 25 October 2022

  Gameplay Balance: Increased saber durability and damage Polar bears take reduced damage from nitroglycerin Tea and antidotes each now stack to 3 Slightly increased speed of polar bears in water Slightly increased health of polar bears Fixes: If the final explorer is downed and disconnected, game now ends when they are thrown into the water Pickaxe can no longer be dropped while climbing an ice wall Thralls now receive correct points for damage from a sabotage Fixed coal in the coal chute failing to be consumed by the boiler Fixed the bone dagger appearing when moving between outside and inside during spiritwalk Fix to scoring issue from traps/powderkegs placed while in Doppelgänger Fix for satchel being removed after rejoining Downed disconnected players can now be thrown Hitting a player or animal as well as the ground now correctly damages the player or animal UI: Dragging poison from…

• Update 1.2 | A Place To Call Home - 21 October 2022

  Hello Explorers! We're so pleased to finally share exciting new content with you! In this update, you'll be able to play on an almost entirely new map - the new and improved Expanse. You'll also have many new ways to decorate your ship so you can call it home. Check out the update trailer here: As usual, patch notes will be available over the next few days. The Expanse (Reworked) Prepare for a new expedition - complete with all new art, nitro path, cave systems, lighthouse and a new key landmark... We hope this will give you some exciting new paths and techniques to explore and play with. Take a sneak peek at some key areas: The Whaling Docks The Lighthouse The Chapel Ship Customization New Merchant - Shipwright A new merchant has arrived on the docks - Samuel Molyneux! Speak with him to modify and preview your dream vessel! Ship Cosmetics Decorate each area/room of the ship uniquely wi…

• Roadmap Update - 15 August 2022

  Hello Explorers! We hope you've been enjoying the latest update with a new area to hang out in and new spells to experiment with! Hopefully by now you've perfected your spell loadout and have more chaotic plays up your sleeve. Now it's time we share with you what's coming up next... Roadmap 2022: Part II Ship Customization Ship Customization is on its way! Soon you'll be able to personalize your ship and make it uniquely yours. Map Update: The Expanse Expanse Update is in the works! Both the art and key areas of the map are undergoing some serious changes. Take a sneak peek at the refurbished map: From the Devs Behind the scenes we've got a lot going on. Development isn't just about new content, but also the not-as-exciting but still very important aspects of the game - like balance. As always, we remain committed to reviewing balance and adjusting it as needed. You'll likely see us mak…

• Hotfix 1.12 - 14 July 2022

  Fixes Doppelgänger now correctly loses health when finishing a downed player Hotbar no longer shows when incapacitated Fixed an issue where the boiler sometimes wouldn’t blow when over-pressured Fixed various map exploits Balance Increased points gained from curing poisoned allies from 100 points to 250 Blubber is no longer a fuel source Initial spell cooldowns have been removed for Thralls Tier 1 spell charge time is now 3 minutes with no totems Cannibal attack cooldown increased by 60 seconds Doppelgänger cooldown decreased by 60 seconds It now becomes cold immediately as the sun sets Misc New icons for all cosmetic items General audio polish Fixed an issue with the map geometry in the tutorial

• Hotfix 1.11 - 8 July 2022

  Fixed ‘Failed to Update Session’ error permanently appearing Reduced logging spam Increased arrow crafting time Increased flintlock ammo crafting time Fixed issue with flintlock pistol and musket getting an extra shot at 0% durability Decreased max marine reload speed from 30% to 20% Fixed meat throwing exploit with traps Navigator has a new coat Fixed an exploit allowing building unreachable totems Compendium videos for Hush and Doppelganger added Fixed game servers starting with less than 4 players Fixed Doppelgänger losing coal from barrels when spell finishes Reduced time to blow boiler from boosting Reduced coal sled chances of spawning on first island in Approach Fixed an anticheat issue to do with Doppelgänger Added wolves to the first camp in approach Fixed disconnected player from looking twisted Fixed Doppelgänger getting players stuck on the ship

• Patch Notes | Update 1.1 - 1 July 2022

  This list includes major fixes/changes only, some very minor fixes/changes are not included. Gameplay New Spells: Doppelganger added Hush added Lobby Gameplay: Added new dockside lobby area The docks have been infested by rats!!!! All players must be aboard the ship in the lobby before an expedition can be launched Can find items and craft weapons at the docks Added the Grimoire, which allows players to equip 3 different spells and change spell order Balance: Boiler sabotage causes an explosion damaging nearby players as well as the ship. The more gunpowder, the more damage Undetonated gunpowder left in the boiler when it runs out of fuel remains and will explode when the boiler is restarted and fueled for long enough Reduced the initial sabotage delay when putting a single unit of gunpowder into the boiler from 2 minutes to 1 minute Additional units of gunpowder now subtract 6 seconds…

• Update 1.1 Wolves in Sheep's Clothing - 29 June 2022

  Explorers! We're aware it's been a while, and we're glad to be back with new content for you. This update is jam-packed with lots of features we hope you'll enjoy playing with and getting familiar with over the next while. We've addressed some main issues, added some new ways to have fun, and taken on your feedback. Patch Notes will become available over the next week. Content New Spell System The Grimoire Spice things up by customizing your spell loadout to suit your Thrall play-style. Visit the caravan on the dockside and consult the Grimoire any time you'd like to switch up your spells. New Spells Thralls have grown stronger and now harness more diverse and devastating abilities... Hush Mute the Explorers and rip their sense of hearing from them temporarily. The spell also establishes a direct link with your Thrall partner, allowing you to coordinate plans. This spell can be used to…

• DouYu Dread Hunger Recruitment! - 15 June 2022

  Whether you are a new sailor who is eager to start broadcasting, or a veteran captain who has already started broadcasting, you can participate in this recruitment event and win generous rewards and traffic Click to register and participate! https://www.douyu.com/member/anchor/recruit_detail?id=10414

• New Spell Announced! - 30 May 2022

  Hello Explorers! We've been flat out testing and improving the upcoming content for you while simultaneously dealing with some of the worst DDoS attacks we've had to date. It's been hard, but we're pleased to share some exciting news! We're aware it's been a bit of a wait on the upcoming content update. We too would much rather spend all of our energy, resources, and time on new content rather than trying to mitigate attacks of tremendous size. While no amount of money or time can prevent all DDoS attacks, what does go unseen is the more than 1700 attacks we've managed to mitigate in the last two weeks. We remain committed to keeping these at bay while doing our absolute best to get content to you asap. We wish it was as easy as just 'buying better servers' or 'optimizing' them. We promise we are doing everything in our power to keep the ship afloat. --- Moving onto the fun stuff - the…

• Patch 1.08 - 19 April 2022

  Gameplay Fixes/Balance: AI improvements to decrease likelihood of cannibals going off cliff in Summit AI improvements to decrease likelihood of cannibals getting stuck on Approach jumping in water to avoid increasing cold drain Jumping in water to attack Seasoned Sailor progression being removed after playing a map and not grabbing the helm Fix not consuming ammo when dropping at the end of reload animation Fix being able to carry downed players while swimming Fix for games not ending in some cases when thrall disconnected during instructions screen Art New model for chests in captains quarters and below deck New effects for spirit walking UI New stuff: In progress lobbies now show again if there are few open lobbies Fixes: Lobbies appearing on global lobby browser that have no expedition set Hiding UI and opening wardrobe no longer gives black screen Fixed language drop downs in Portug…

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 17 April 2022 - 17 April 2022

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• Expanding the Horizon | Update Preview - 14 April 2022

  New content is on its way! In this post we share some exciting previews of what’s to come as well as what QOL fixes we’ve made recently. Plus an easter treat, as the Animal Masks DLC is now available! Hello Explorers! We’re currently flat out working on exciting new content for you. Alongside new content, we’re continuing to work our way through bugs and obstacles. Thralls have attempted to sabotage our mission with malicious DDoS attacks on our servers that have been causing outages. Nevertheless, we are persevering and doing our very best. Please read here for more information: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1418630/view/3211637628701116521 Dread Hunger Animal Masks Which animal are you? The Animal Masks collection offers three different animals to suit your personality. Pack includes: Wolf Mask Hare Mask Owl Mask Purchase the new Animal Masks DLC here: https://store.steampow…

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 10 April 2022 - 10 April 2022

  * LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga ; * Steam Deck ; * ELDEN RING ; * LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga ; * LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition Preorder ; * LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Preorder ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * Sea of Thieves ; * Dread Hunger ; * Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• Developer Update: DDoS Attacks - 6 April 2022

  We've been busy fighting DDoS attacks over the last few weeks. We'd like to thank you for your patience while we face this storm. Dread Hunger is selling well beyond our wildest expectations, which is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. The problems we have faced building indie games, versus the problems we are now facing scaling a massive multiplayer hit are dramatically different. We have a veteran team, with many of us having worked on games beyond this scale before - but only as a part of bigger teams. Right now, there are 8 people working full time on Dread Hunger. We have a raft of tough challenges to solve. Infrastructure scaling and performance issues, cyber-security issues, and even team members going down to COVID. As with all games, Dread Hunger has its own unique fingerprint that means some of the issues hit us in unique combinations around the clock and in an unrelentin…

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 3 April 2022 - 3 April 2022

  * ELDEN RING ; * Steam Deck ; * LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * Dread Hunger ; * The Planet Crafter ; * Ghostwire: Tokyo ; * Disco Elysium - The Final Cut ; * DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT ; * Midnight Ghost Hunt ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 27 March 2022 - 27 March 2022

  * ELDEN RING ; * Steam Deck ; * It Takes Two ; * Ghostwire: Tokyo ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * Core Keeper ; * Dread Hunger ; * Ghostwire: Tokyo (Pre-purchase) ; * Red Dead Redemption 2 ; * LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga ; View more information and data on SteamDB

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