- Open Playtest has ended! - 12 August 2026
Playtest is now signup only, you can request access to be in the next batch of testers. For those of you already with access nothing changes. -You can still invite your friends. When the next major update comes out I will likely admit more testers.
- Open Playtest - 1 August 2026
For the next week or so the playtest will be fully open. You will not have to wait for access.That's about it-DrierWhisper729
- Major Update 0.6 Pre-1 - 31 July 2026
Added:-Animal Biome Buffs -Depending on which biome an animal is born in, it can receive a speed, health, or damage buff-Tick sound for crossbow arrows hitting either animals or players-Explosions can no longer affect someone or an object behind cover-Multi-Crafting menu. You can select the number of items you want to craft and see the resources required.-Shift+LeftClick will quick transfer an item from one inventory to the next. I.e. your inventory to a chest or storage inventory-Made skins for several of the WIP cosmetics-Animal models and animations (WIP)-Swimming-Updated water look-Assembled wood palisade wall-Forges and proper smelting-New map. Utilizes new landscape pipeline and sculpting methods. (Sidemap_22_P)-Power Relays. Transmit power on a certain channel to other transmitters and receivers-Much more small details and items-Fir Trees-Tall Palms-Beach Rocks-New lightingFixed:…
- A Modding Update - 7 June 2026
Good News! The Evolution Survival Mod Kit will release in December! This should give creators around 6 months to create mods and maps for the game. The mod kit will include an installed engine and the installers for the correct Visual Studio versionsI will answer any questions I can, you can leave them commented on this post.-Drierwhisper729
- Some Visual Improvements! - 9 May 2026
A new implementation of ambient occlusion allows for denser feeling forest undergrowth and properly lit shadows. Much more to come as I finalize the first map that the game will ship with.
- 1st Round Playtest open signups have closed - 20 December 2025
Those who already have the playtest will keep it and still be able to play it, but new sign ups will be placed on a waiting list.
- Update V0.52 - 23 November 2025
V0.52PT Build 169Added:-Better Effects for Axe and Pickaxe-Random hit points for treesChanged:-Purified Water Thirst quench 7->12
- Update V0.511 - 23 November 2025
Multiplayer Client Jitter Fix Attempt: 1
- Update V0.51 - 23 November 2025
Added:-Player drops a body instead of all of his items-In order to pick up structures you must Hold 'E'-Save support for forges-One new Playtest only cosmetic (not yet functional)Fixed:-Host inventory locking when interacting with a forge-Forge not giving the forge back on pickup
- Patch V0.501 (Playtest) - 22 November 2025
Fixed:-Some main menu bugs
- THE EVOLUTION SURVIVAL PLAYTEST IS RELEASING NOW! - 22 November 2025
Go download it!
- Evolution Survival V0.5 "Playtest" Major Update! - 22 November 2025
This includes Builds 137-163/V0.5A-0.5ZTHIS IS THE PLAYTEST UPDATEAdded:-AnimalMinds (Modular Animal AI system)-Better "Feel" for hand weapons-Ricochets on larger caliber weapons-Oil systems now save-Crude Oil can be refined into Lubrication Oil-Proper Water Caustics-More Dedicated Server Mod Support-Falling Trees-Animal Corpses-Animal Skin Item-Sidemap_20 Construction has begun (Playable, 0.25-Default Hunger rate 0.2->0.15-Jungle Tree leaves-Several Hud Elements to make the Playtest look better/more user friendly-Changed how the Oil Surveyor operatesContinuing:-Larger scale ship testing (Destroyers and Submarines, state on release, if incorporated at all, is still unknown... They are fun though!)-Alien DevelopmentFixes:-Backend performance tuning (3-5% increase in FPS)-Biome glitching were sometimes heat would be applied/taken from all clientsModding Updates/Details:Currently Mods Can:…
- The Playtest is releasing November 22nd - 21 November 2025
That’s right. On November 22nd at 12:00 am eastern time the playtest will open to everyone. Those of you who have already signed up will gain instant access.See you there,-Drierwhisper729
- Graphical Improvements! - 11 November 2025
In Preparation for the playtest I've done some major foliage and landscape texture improvements! Sidemap_20: Sidemap_19:The playtest will be released in 1-2 weeks, so keep an eye out for the official open test! Thanks for reading,DrierWhisper729
- The Playtest will be out SOON - 29 October 2025
Soon, the playtest will be released for those who have signed up to try out. Details:-The playtest is obviously not a complete version of the game, however, most of the features will be present in some amount-It will feature unique cosmetics only obtainable during the playtest-Full multiplayer and dedicated server support will come with the playtest-There will be limited mod support for the playtest and none for the dedicated server(This is because the base game must be released for it to work properly :( )-As of this moment players will be able to start saves in the worlds Sidemap_19 (Large map) and FPSTest (Dueling arena level) However, when the time actually comes to release there may be more or less-Provided you do not delete your appdata folder, all saves will transfer to the full release of the base game (This includes cosmetics and permanent unlocks)-In the playtest discussion se…
- Demo Deactivated - 25 October 2025
The Demo Has been Deactivated in Preparation of the Playtest coming soon. If you wish to play the game please sign up for the Playtest (Most likely all players will be granted access)
- Update V0.4 "Modding and Enviornment" - 16 August 2025
This Includes V0.36-V0.4 Builds 86-128Added:-Titles and NameTags in-game, by completing certain tasks you can unlock a title that will display under your name. NameTags appear within 5 meters of another player-New Grass-New Cloud System-Sidemap_19 (First Properly sized map (This will be the official 'Small' Map)-New Cliff Rocks-Backend Animal Manager (Increases performance)-Crafting can now pull from multiple item stacks... yes very overdue-First fully functional aliens test-Dedicated Server Support-Increased the amount of available performance options-Full Mod Support and Tool Kit (The Tool Kit is an external application)Modding Details:-The kit allows you to create any map or mod you want, the limitations have yet to be found.-A Full video tutorial series will be released on the Modding Kit when it is officially released to the public.-The Release will most likely be a month or two be…
- Workshop Released! FULL MOD SUPPORT INCOMING! - 31 July 2025
In preparation to the Evolution Survival play test I have been working on a full mod kit for the game This mod kit will not be available until the full release of the game, however, I have used it to make some test mods that will be tested during the play test If this interests you I may release the mod kit early to give modders a chance to make mods for day one release. Let me know! This is going to be awesome,-Drierwhisper729
- Evolution Survival PLAYTEST! - 4 July 2025
That's Right! If you go to the store page RIGHT NOW you can sign up for future access to the game's playtest This will be leagues better than the demo and offer a more complete game for a limited time.
- Where We're Headed! - 17 June 2025
We've got some exciting new stuff coming like finally finishing the end game and bio domes as well as armors being added. Unfortunately just because of how things played out I won't be able to finish the game in July of 2025, so it has been delayed to July of 2026 which gives me a great amount of time to make this game the best it can possibly be. Continuing with new things we just implemented a new weather and cloud system. As well as a new look for our grassAnd we have some planned UI revisions coming too. The End game: After your star has died, resources will become scarce, which is the main idea. Players will constantly struggle to keep the lights and heat on. However, we don't want the game to just end as you run out of resources, this means we've had to come up with a new solution. The inter-galactic market, every rotation it sells a certain amount of items for a certain price, de…
