- 8/25 Hotfix for Trachea - 25 August 2026
Small changes and fixes! - Some tweaks to Anime Girl - Tweaks to the Pyro Bandits event - Revert to the darker storm changes, for now, due to a bug that could happen to them. This will be fixed in the next big update!
- TRACHEA Hotfix #1 - 26 July 2026
List of Changes for Hotfix #1Likely the only hotfix for Trachea Update, unless something goofy pops up!ART UPDATE, see above picture. Old art above, new art belowHouse Recruits should pick up loot properly againBlue Moon flail added to Mansion loot table, as a new sixth possible roll
- Death Road to Canada 10 Year Anniversary + TRACHEA Update - 21 July 2026
Happy 10 Year Anniversary for Death Road to Canada! We launched the game July 21st, 2016. This marks 10 years of active updates, with more coming! Thanks for everyone for all your support for this DECADE of Death Road. As always, if you like what we're doing, tell your friends about Death Road, and tell them to wishlist and apply for the playtest of Space Dingus.Also, we're extremely close to Overwhelmingly Positive again! If you haven't left a review, please consider doing so.Here is a message to the community about this update and the upcoming UVULA update, from Sycamore: Hi everybody, Sycamore here again. I hope everybody's well! TRACHEA has been quite the task, but is filled with lots of neat little features and reworks for you to enjoy.As time goes on I'd like to give every trait or perk the opportunity to be good or at least useable, so let me know which ones you think are bad.Thi…
- TRACHEA Update Testbranch #3 (Windows, Mac, Linux) - 17 July 2026
This is almost all the changes for the upcoming 10 year anniversary update! This is actually far past testing branch #3, I just have been bad at updating the notes this time. Due to this, I'm just updating all the changelog notes in one giant go. The testing branch is also using retail saves right now, instead of the separate beta saves! TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH" Full List of Changes for TRACHEA UpdateRare characters The Stug: A quiet rally driver who modifies your car over time!Mobster: A charming dink who can lay down walls of bullet hell!Swiss Guard: Protects your team and has a halberd combo to master!Crash Dummy: Really loves being bitt…
- TRACHEA Update Testbranch #2 (Windows) - 4 June 2026
Adding more to the upcoming 10 Year Anniversary update! Read below for a list of the new changes, and then a big list of all changes so far. TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH" New Changes for Test Branch Update #2Adjusted storm frequency againFriend Of Dog rework: now always has permanently friendly dog companion in missionsNew feature: gas siphon rate now scales with mechanical skill (thanks for the suggestion!)Adjusted fridge frequency at the forgeCar feature: car now indicates how many people are or should be inside of itFixed some fluff pixels around the weapons spritesheetFixed grammar error in cop banditsExpanded old city slightly to prevent in…
- TRACHEA Update Testbranch begins! (Windows) - 28 May 2026
We are starting testing for our next gigantic update, TRACHEA. The planned launch for this one is in July, during the 10 Year Anniversary of Death Road to Canada's launch! Lots and lots of new stuff in this one, with a bit more content coming. After that, we will also roll out Mac and Linux builds, like normal. Also like normal, the Beta branch will use its own save files, separate from the normal launch branch. This changes close to the end of the testing, right before launch. TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"New Changes for TRACHEA UpdateRare characters The Stug: a quiet rally driver who modifies your car over time!Mobster: a charming dink who can…
- Death Road to Canada STOMACH Update - 2 April 2026
This update again adds tons of content, of all types. There's new locations including 2 new starter locations, 5 rare characters, weapons, gameplay modes, text events, 4 new vehicles with special properties. There are also major reworks to some old content, along with the usual bugfixes. There's so much that it's hard to focus on one thing, but I would like to point out that there's some new changes to City locations! Now you can find interesting setpieces in the cities, to vary those locations a bit. Read more for a full list of changes for this update and quick news on on my next game, Space Dingus! All the way at the bottom of this post, there will also be a mysterious preview for the next update, TRACHEA. EDIT: Hotfix changes below, as we add them. Here is a message from the update developer, Professor Sycamore:Hello my beloved community! I hope you're all doing well. I've been hard…
- STOMACH Update Testbranch - Release Candidate (Windows, Mac, Linux) - 1 April 2026
Last testing! We could even get this out tomorrow, if we get enough feedback. The testing branch at this point will use retail saves, like we normally do for late testing. EDIT 8:22 AM 4/2 - Release Candidate 2 changes posted below. A little pre-launch hotfix, and also to turn console off before launch. The console is turned back on for this testing period, I will turn it off for the launch. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out: New locations: to_the_harbour to_the_train to_the_railyard to_the_citadel City Rework Testing: road{ sycacity_test1 }road{ sycacity_test2 }road{ sycacity_test3 } TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "…
- STOMACH Update Testbranch #4 (Windows) - 3 March 2026
This post is another big compilation of recent changes that we haven't posted for awhile. We're wrapping this update up, and testing for bugs. We will launch this likely very early in April. Next up: Linux and Mac testing. The console is turned back on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out: New locations: to_the_harbour to_the_train to_the_railyard to_the_citadel City Rework Testing: road{ sycacity_test1 }road{ sycacity_test2 }road{ sycacity_test3 } TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"STOMACH Testbranch #4 New ChangesAdjusted railyard loot to make chainsaw much less common…
- STOMACH Update Testbranch #3 (Windows) - 19 February 2026
Lots of changes this time! We've been updating testing branch, but haven't posted a changelog in a bit. So this post will catch the changelog up for all the recent additions and tweaks. The console is turned back on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out: New locations: to_the_train to_the_railyard to_the_citadel City Rework Testing: road{ sycacity_test1 }road{ sycacity_test2 }road{ sycacity_test3 } TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"STOMACH Testbranch #3 New ChangesExchanged some old trees for better looking ones; relevant to beach, bus depotFixed zombie sprite bugDrastic…
- STOMACH Update Testbranch #2 (Windows) - 19 January 2026
More changes for the Testing Branch, still shooting for March or April for the launch. See the new stuff in the Testbranch #2 section, below. It's mostly bugfixes, but also an experimental addition plus a rework for Nimbus Ordeal! The console is turned back on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out: New locations: to_the_train to_the_railyard to_the_citadel City Rework Testing: road{ sycacity_test1 }road{ sycacity_test2 }road{ sycacity_test3 } TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"STOMACH Testbranch #2 New Changes Reworked NimbusNimbus can now sometimes pick a stat-up when a…
- STOMACH Update Testbranch begins! (Windows) - 6 January 2026
There's so much stuff in this update I'm not even going to try to summarize it yet. See below for a list of changes! We're shooting for launching this in March or April, but we're getting testing going early. Also, the console is turned back on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out: New locations: to_the_train to_the_railyard to_the_citadel City Rework Testing: road{ sycacity_test1 }road{ sycacity_test2 }road{ sycacity_test3 } TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"1/10 Hotfix ChangesIntegrated reworked cities into the pool of available layouts. There are now 36 cities in tot…
- Death Road to Canada RETINA Update - 2 December 2025
EDIT 12/4: One last fix for Linux! Should be fine nowEDIT 12/3 1:24 PM Paciifc: Found the issue with Linux and Mac builds, and posted a fix for now. We had to remove ONE trait from each, so D.I.N.K. is gone for now. This was due to a big bug that involves going over the 32 number limit for perks or traits. It's something we'll have to work on for the next update, STOMACH, so hopefully we can fix it then.Lots of new content in this update, along with tweaks to old content such as perks and traits, and new mechanics added to the heavy "Van" vehicle type. Read more for a full list of changes for this update, a quick update on how Space Dingus is doing, and a preview and launch estimate of the next Death Road to Canada update: STOMACH. Here is a message from the update developer, Professor Sycamore:Hello my beloved community! Professor Sycamore here. I've worked hard to bring you this updat…
- RETINA Update Testbranch #5 (WIN+MAC+LINUX) - 13 November 2025
A few small tweaks, plus now Linux and Mac are available. We're also switching to Retail saves, so debug access and the console are now off. EDIT 11/17: Updated this testing branch with some additional changes, see below.EDIT 11/18: Tiny changes to fix some extra files.TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"November 17 HotfixAdjusted weather mode extra food eating to be more text-compactAdjusted weather mode extra food eating to be "all or nothing" - either everyone freezes or nobody doesFixed bug where trees on the beach would spasm uncontrollablyFixed bug related to selling weaponsAdjustments to character event text to make them more in-line with base g…
- RETINA Update Testbranch #4 (WINDOWS) - 8 November 2025
New art, two new Traits, and some additional changes. Next testbranch, we will get Linux and Mac builds out, and switch the saves to the Retail version.TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"The console is also turned on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out.New Changes for Testbranch #4New art for the new characters, along with art updates for various other new things such as weapons and the locationsViaduct Siege is now a Gauntlet Siege, where you must reach the right side of the map while getting swarmed by zombiesAdded D.I.N.K traitAdded Craftsman trait Fixed whitespace i…
- RETINA Update Testbranch #3 (WINDOWS) - 4 November 2025
Getting close! Next up we're likely to wrap up any fixes, add some new art, and then get Linux and Mac builds out.TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"The console is also turned on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out.New Changes for Testbranch #3Added a new trait, HyperfixatedAdded Evil Sycamore to the beta branch. From now on, you can use this character to unlock game modes, instantly, during the test branchesFixed bug with zombie aggro in the Bank,Added ending rewards for new gamemodes,Mutation Mode now raises max zp properly,New modes now have extra ending bits,Fixed n…
- RETINA Update Testbranch #2 (WINDOWS) - 30 October 2025
Here's another update to the testing branch for the RETINA update! The big things to try out are two new gameplay modes. A little bit more new content may be coming, but mostly we're in the testing phase at this point.TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"The console is also turned on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out.New Changes for Testbranch #2November 1 Mini-HotfixFixed bug where ammo crates still had their hitboxes after being used,Fixed bug where gamemode wins didn't display for new modes,Fixed typo with Duelist unlock text,New locations added to respective decks,N…
- RETINA Update Testbranch starts now! - 25 October 2025
It hasn't even been a month since QUADRICEPS, but there's another massive update coming soon, RETINA! More features will be coming, mostly in the form of tweaks, another set of reworks to Bow and Arrow, and new Gameplay Modes.TO ACCESS THE TESTING BRANCH:Right Click "Death Road to Canada" in your Steam LibraryGo to PropertiesClick on the Betas tab on the left of the Properties windowClick on the dropdown in the top right, and change the Beta Participation branch from "None" to "beta - TESTBRANCH"The console is also turned on for this testing period. Use the ` key to open the console, and then read below for a list of some commands to try out.List of Changes for RETINANew ContentSpecial CharactersAdded Isabelle, the Paladin. Smite away!Ending Dialogue added for IsabelleAdded Time Stop character, work in progress, it will get new art and a rethemeAdded Defective, an eldritch horror multi-…
- Death Road to Canada gets a major free update with new game modes - 7 October 2025
9 years after the original release, Death Road to Canada is still going with a major update released with fun new game modes. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/death-road-to-canada-gets-a-major-free-update-with-new-game-modes/
- Death Road to Canada QUADRICEPS Update + Space Dingus Playtest Signups! - 6 October 2025
QUADRICEP is the biggest Death Road Update in quite awhile! There are lots of big new mechanics and changes. It features 4 new gameplay modes with all new mechanics, and giant reworks to both bows and rifles. There is also a lot of new content, including special characters, weapons, hats, locations, and more! If you like the update, please tell your friends and leave a positive review for the game! We are just on the verge of Overwhelmingly Positive again. It would be incredible to get that.Read below for a full list of changes.This update is all thanks to Professor Sycamore on the Official Discord. Here's a message from the developer of this update: "Hello my beloved community! Professor Sycamore here. I worked hard on this update, and I'm looking forward to the feedback everybody has! Feel free to reach out. Enjoy all the new content! Lots of love, Sycamore
