THE DEAD WE KNEW Open World Survival

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Platform: PC (Windows)
Release Date: 22.10.2026
File Size: 14.19 GB
Views: 106
Patch Notes: 2
Comments: 0
Languages: English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Turkish, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Italian, Korean
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Single-player
Multiplayer
Co-op

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Version Status

Current Version: Build 26138912
Current Build: 26179087
Latest Build: 26179087
Last Steam Update: 24.10.2026

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Description

THE DEAD WE KNEW Open World Survival is a survival game in an open world where, after the destruction of the familiar world, you will have to create a place on your own that can protect you from external threats. Explore abandoned buildings, go to the forest and collect everything that can be useful for the construction, manufacture of objects and arrangement of the dwelling. It is necessary to start with a simple hut, but gradually it can be expanded, strengthened and turned into a full-fledged base with a place for rest and storage of supplies.

The world is constantly changing along with the weather and time of day, so even a familiar territory can suddenly become dangerous. During the full cycle of day and night, you will have to have time to collect resources, engage in construction and prepare for darkness. The wind is able to change direction, the rain starts suddenly, and the thick fog almost completely hides what is happening around. At the same time, fog is not only a natural phenomenon: with its appearance, zombies become more aggressive and can attack from the dark when it is especially difficult to notice an approaching enemy.

Simultaneously with the protection against threats, we will have to solve the usual problems of survival, first of all related to food. Abandoned places can provide ready-made supplies, but you can't rely only on the food you find. In the forest, you can hunt animals, butcher prey and cook meat on fire, and cultivated land allows you to grow vegetables, including tomatoes. The resulting products can be used to prepare more nutritious food, and the joint passage of up to four people allows you to share responsibilities: together explore the world, gather resources, build a refuge, and fend off dangerous opponents.

Key Features

An open world to explore
Full cycle of day and night
Shelter construction and development
Playing together for up to four people

System Requirements

Minimum

OS:: Windows 10
RAM:: 12 GB RAM
Graphics:: NVIDIA GTX 1070 or equivalent
Storage:: 20 GB available space
DirectX:: Version 11

Installation Guide

Step-by-step setup process

No installation is needed — the game comes fully pre-installed and ready to play.
Extract the RAR / ZIP archive with WinRAR or 7-Zip into any folder, for example C:\Games\GameName.
Launch the game via Run Me!.bat (or the main .exe file) inside the game folder.

Having trouble launching the game?

Check these common causes before troubleshooting further.

Install the necessary apps from the Redist or _CommonRedist folder so the game starts without problems.
Always extract the game into a folder excluded from your antivirus / Defender — check our FAQ to learn why it matters.
Always run the game as administrator.
For a detailed guide, read Installation Guide.txt inside the game files.

Still not working? Find error-specific fixes and runtime guidance in the FAQ.

Open the full troubleshooting guide

Game Info

Developer: MAY19 STUDIO
Publisher: MAY19 STUDIO
Platform: PC (Windows)
Release Date: 22.10.2026
File Size: 14.19 GB
Status: Not specified

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Patch Notes

Official changelists for the builds of this game

Hotfix 0.1.1 – Gameplay Improvements & Bug Fixes

Current 24 October 2026

Improved 2 Fixed 4

Hello everyone! 1

Our first patch is live! We've listened to your feedback and made several improvements to gameplay, balance, and overall experience. Here’s what’s changed:

World & Environment 3

Extended daytime and shortened nighttime.
Brightened the night to improve visibility based on your feedback.
Fixed several map issues and made improvements to certain areas along the coast, allowing you to get out of the water more easily.

Gameplay & Controls 4

You can now climb aboard ships directly from the water while swimming.
Your dropped backpack now has an on-screen icon after death, making it easier to find and retrieve your items.
Energy now depletes more slowly.
You can now close menus, including the inventory, by pressing ESC.

Building 1

Added a display showing how many items you've placed and how many remain while building.

Balance Changes 2

Added a shotgun to the player's starting equipment.
Added 10 extra pistol rounds and 5 shotgun shells at the start of the game, in addition to the ammunition already loaded in your weapons.

Bug Fixes 4

Fixed a bug that could occur when dying while driving the wood cart.
Fixed an issue that occurred when dying while swimming.
Fixed the excessively loud audio in the opening cinematic.
Thank you for your feedback and support! We're continuing to work on improving THE DEAD WE KNEW, and your reports help us make the game better.

Source: Steam announcement SteamDB

THE DEAD WE KNEW IS OUT NOW!

Build 26138912 22 October 2026

The wait is over, survivors! ❤️

THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is now available on Steam! 2

Explore a post-apocalyptic world, scavenge for supplies, craft, build, and fight to survive. Face the dangers alone or team up with your friends in co-op for up to 4 players.
Thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey. This is just the beginning!

Source: Steam announcement SteamDB