- The Walking Trade - Patch v1.1.13 - 20 August 2026
Hey guys, it’s been a hot minute since the last patch as September’s Rooftop Farming update grows closer and closer. That patch was intended to bring a couple of improvements and quality of life players have asked for for a while, but, I’ve decided to push them early.ImprovementsAll shelves can now be configured to set dedicated items on them for the Cleaners to follow. If this is not set, Cleaners will treat that shelf as usual and try to infer what should be on there based on current contents. The game will now keep track of ‘known items’ so as you interact with more items, those items will appear in the shelf configuration.When hovering over a shelf you can now see what the Cleaners will infer to place on it based on its contents. This should hopefully give a bit more clarity on why certain items are placed where they are.Cleaners will now take loose items from the Warehouse to shelv…
- The Walking Trade - Accessibility Hotfix Patch v1.1.12 - 2 July 2026
Bug FixesFixed a major issue causing the player to slide around when doing an action that removes movement.ImprovementsCorpses will no longer collide with the player during the looting animation.Super busy day! As always, if you still have this issue or new issues introduced please let me know asap. Most notably, if you find a situation where your player is still sliding around uncontrollably, get in touch as I have not had chance to run a full play through test. Thanks again, Adam
- The Walking Trade - Accessibility Patch v1.1.11 - 2 July 2026
I swear physics will be the death of me. Thank you all for continuing to give me vital feedback on the state of the new physics update in the game. As well as some needed physics fixes, I have added some requested accessibility features to the settings menu. Accessibility FeaturesReduce Flashing: Reduces light flashes within the game. This includes muzzle flashes when shooting, bullet impacts and crafting items.Reduce Post-Processing: Reduces post-processing effects. This mostly reduces the Bloom effect that brightens lights.Brightness/Gamma: A slider from 0.5x to 1.5x that increases/decreases the global game brightness.Camera Shake: A slider from 0x to 1x that reduces the intensity of the camera shake when taking damage, shooting, combat etc. 0x will fully remove camera shaking.Idle Camera Sway: Toggles default idle camera sway.Colorblind Mode: Toggle color correction to help with cond…
- The Walking Trade - Hotfix Patch v1.1.10 - 1 July 2026
Another quick hotfix patch to address some issues found in the physics improvements patch.Bug FixesFixed an issue preventing shelved items 'physics-lock' state from persisting between game sessions.Reduced the amount of times staff and customers will get stuck on walls, shelves etc. Note: this is an ongoing issue and will continue to improve over time. If you still have this issue or new issues introduced please let me know asap! Thanks again, Adam
- The Walking Trade - Hotfix Patch v1.1.9 - 29 June 2026
Quick hotfix just to address a major issue found in this morning’s patch. Bug FixesFixed an issue causing items on Pallets to be affected by nearby explosions. If you still have this issue or new issues introduced please let me know asap! Thanks again, Adam
- Physics Improvements & More! - 29 June 2026
The Walking Trade - Patch v1.1.8Following the low framerate slow motion fix from a few weeks ago, many have reported some additional jank with the overall physics of the game. In this update I’ve attempted to reconcile the physics between all framerates and include some highly requested quality of life regarding physics. I don’t expect the physics to be perfect, but they should hopefully feel a lot more consistent and much less frustrating across all devices. ChangesItems placed on shelves will no longer react to physics until they are removed from the shelf. This means they will always sit perfectly when placed, and cannot be knocked off by corpses, customers or other physics items. Items can still be knocked off shelves if hit by a melee attack, projectile or explosion. Note: This will not automatically apply to shelved items on older saves. You will need to re-shelve the items for th…
- Key Rebinding Hotfix v1.1.7 - 18 June 2026
The Walking Trade - Hotfix v1.1.7Bug FixesFixed an issue preventing players from replacing previously set keybindings.If you still have this issue or new issues introduced please let me know asap! Thanks again, Adam
- Controller Support Hotfix Patch v1.1.6 - 15 June 2026
The Walking Trade - Hotfix Patch v1.1.6Thank you all for the feedback on the latest update. Controller support is always a tricky one as there are so many layers to what can go wrong, from input drivers, engine compatibility before even reaching the game itself. I believe for returning players the new update had wiped some previous keybindings (ESC key being the biggest offender for some). For this update I am going to fully wipe and reset all previous keybinding data for mouse, keyboard and controllers. This should fix the issue for everyone. Any changed keybinds will need to be redone, so apologies there!Bug FixesFixed an issue causing the keybindings menu to hide after being used the first time. ImprovementsAdded buttons for all currently connected controllers in the keybindings menu. These can be manually removed and assigned. This intends to help players diagnose why their input ma…
- Official Controller & Steam Deck Support! - 12 June 2026
The Walking Trade - Patch v1.1.5 Controller SupportThe Walking Trade now officially supports controllers! You can freely switch between mouse and keyboard or controller at any time and the game’s interface will react accordingly. We support Xbox, PlayStation, Switch controllers and Steam Deck out the gate.Aim Assist: When using a controller the game will use aim assist and some magnetism to help guide you to interactions and combat threats. By default, combat aim assist is turned on which will help aim both melee and projectile weapons based on the weapon’s range. This will only assist towards mobs that are considered a threat (zombies or customers attacking you). Interaction aim assist is disabled by default, but if you feel you are having trouble navigating small items in the world, this setting may help.Sensitivity: Global controller sensitivity and Y inversion options have been adde…
- Patch v1.1.4 Hotfix - 2 May 2026
The Walking Trade - Patch v1.1.4 HotfixFollowing this morning’s pathfinding improvement update boss mobs were sometimes struggling to exit the fog. I've hopefully resolved this now. Bug FixesFixed an issue causing boss raid mobs to get stuck in the fog on spawn. If you still encounter this issue please let me know asap! Thanks again, Adam
- v1.1.3 Hotfix - 2 May 2026
The Walking Trade - Patch v1.1.3 HotfixFollowing this morning’s update a progression blocker was introduced with the upgrade improvements when trying to upgrade the bed.Bug FixesFixed an issue causing the bed to not see nearby upgrade materials, preventing upgrading.Fixed the localization for 7.62mm ammo Crafting skill node. If you still encounter these issues please let me know asap! Thanks again, Adam
- 100K players and an update! - 2 May 2026
The Walking Trade - Patch v1.1.2 100k Players!This week marks a huge milestone for The Walking Trade as we have managed to surpass 100,000 copies sold! Before we get into the patch notes I’d just like to thank everybody who bought the game, created content for the world to enjoy, kept Robin safe, reviewed and gave such critical feedback and suggestions! Most have been so kind and supportive, despite the major bugs early on. As a one-man dev it’s been a crazy couple of months but thanks to such a great community the game is in a much better place and will continue in that direction.FeaturesMultiple items can now be automatically crafted on the crafting station by setting the new settings next to the Craft button. Automatic crafts only work while the materials remain present.Bug FixesFixed an issue causing Drop Dead Docks contracts requiring Miniguns to be sold not counting during a sale.…
- Drop Dead Docks Hotfix - 25 April 2026
Drop Dead Docks HotfixThank you for your quick feedback on yesterday's major content update. I have deployed a hotfix patch to hopefully fix some critical issues. Bug FixesFixed an issue causing Drop Dead Docks to sometimes be inaccessible after loading a save.Fixed an issue that broke pallets when Security staff refill turrets with ammo from a pallet.Security staff should no longer try to grab ammo that the player or other entities are already holding.ChangesReduced the base Extend cost for active contracts from 5000 to 1000. If you still encounter these issues please let me know asap! Thanks again, Adam
- Drop Dead Docks and Roadmap for the future! - 24 April 2026
Everyone seemed really happy with last week’s big quality of life update (aside from a few new issues I will address in the future) so I’m hoping this trend continues today. A few weeks ago Hellraids dropped to cover the ‘end-game’ system for those who love dividing and conquering hordes of brutes and rotters. Today I’m really excited to announce that two new locations on the world map have been discovered with repeatable 'end-game' shop content to unlock over 75+ new decoration items! FeaturesA brand new location on the World Map has been discovered on the coast: Drop Dead Docks. Here you can activate contracts for selling high quantities of select items in a set time frame for unique rewards, mostly decorative pieces. Contracts are randomly generated and can be re-rolled (increasing each time) or extended for batteries. Once any contract is completed successfully the re-roll cost will…
- Workforce Quality of Life Patch! - 17 April 2026
Hey guys, I know a lot of players have wanted some much needed quality of life and that's exactly what this week’s update is delivering. Staff have definitely taken the biggest focus with new perks, quick reassignment and role configuration. FeaturesStaff members will now remember their last assigned job. At the start of the day you can reassign it with one button by right-clicking them. This also persists between sessions.Level 3 Service staff members can now empty containers with contents onto the floor before putting them back onto the basket stand. The intention is for cleaners to then organise the emptied items.Level 5 Service staff members can now retrieve secured items for customers when not serving customers at the checkout.Level 5 Security staff members can now refill Mountable Turrets and Auto Miniguns if there is no immediate threat to deal with.Day Rewind: You can now rewind…
- The Walking Trade - Hotfix v1.0.18 - 3 April 2026
Bug FixesFixed an issue causing some zombies to become immortal after longer player sessions.Fixed a bug causing the player to die multiple times at once, causing the battery drain to be well over the intended 10-20% loss.Fixed an issue causing any Hellraid with a boss not on the final wave (such as Hellraid #18) to not progress when the wave was defeated. If you notice any new bugs or any of the bugs listed above are not actually fixed please let me know via the community Discord! Thanks again, Adam
- Hellraid Hotfix - 2 April 2026
Thank you for your reports on the blocking issue with Hellraid #8. I believe I've fixed it and tested internally and was able to reach Hellraid #9. Bug FixesHellraid #8 will no longer get stuck on Wave 3.Fixed a leaderboard issue randomly not displaying some entries.ImprovementsAuto Miniguns will no longer fire if a player, customer or staff member is in the direct firing line.Good Meat can now be picked up by containers.Good Meat can now be auto-placed onto shelves.ChangesGood Meat will now stack up to x250 up from x10.Good Meat is now worth 5 batteries down from 10.As I had to be quick with this hotfix I did not get a huge time to test. If you notice any new bugs or any of the bugs listed above are not actually fixed please let me know here or via the community Discord! Thanks again, Adam
- Warning: Hellraids are here! - 1 April 2026
WELCOME TO HELL!One of the largest complaints of reaching the end of the city I’ve seen is that raids are no longer encountered once all the bosses are defeated. Well, I’m happy to announce that the bosses have brushed off their bruises and are back for revenge! Welcome Hellraids - endless, pre-determined raids that get increasingly difficult. On top of this, today’s update also delivers a healthy amount of fixes and other improvements. Read more in the depths below…HellraidsEndless raids are here! Once you have defeated all of the standard boss raids you will then begin to see Hellraids automatically. Hellraids are incrementally more difficult than the last and failing a Hellraid will mean you can reattempt it in the future. The raid difficulty is increased by more enemies spawning, multiple bosses simultaneously and eventually higher health pools.Hellraids should automatically start o…
- Hotfix v1.0.15 is live! - 23 March 2026
Just a quick little hotfix today to fix a few issues discovered with the last patch.Bug FixesAmmo dropped via the new ammo slot will no longer despawn after saving and loading the game.ImprovementsCleaners will now consider items recently dropped from containers as cleanable.Baskets will now be more physically stable when loading from a save.ChangesShredding Sawblade Clubs will now no longer duplicate the Sawblade Club.Availability reputation loss/gain has been adjusted to ensure it feels more fair at higher reputations.Minor world map changes in preparation for future content. If you notice any new bugs or any of the bugs listed above are not actually fixed please let me know via the community Discord! Thanks again, Adam
- Biggest Update Yet - Patch v1.0.14 is live! - 21 March 2026
I’ve taken a little longer with this patch as I said I would now that we are moving into not just bug fixes but new features and quality of life. V1.0.14 is also the biggest in terms of bug fixes and improvements - so a massive thank you to all on Steam discussions and our community Discord for your really good feedback. FeaturesAdded an Ammo slot on the action bar to display all currently held ammo. With the ammo slot equipped, players can cycle through their ammo types and drop stacks of ammo.Two stackable items can now be merged by holding one stack in Interact mode and clicking the other while it is highlighted.Added a Raid Frequency setting to alter the pace in which new raids will occur.Added an “Ignore by Cleaner staff” option in Item Details to specify if you want a particular item to be completely ignored by Cleaner staff.4 Star Cleaners will now put corpses into the Shredder i…
