
Early Access
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 27 days ago, with about one update every 3 months.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Built from the ground up for PCVR, this action survival game combines detailed visuals, realistic physics, and a handcrafted, interactive, and destructible open world. Explore, fight, scavenge, and survive solo or in co-op with Flatscreen cross-play and the VR features players expect.
Sep 25, 2026 · Patch note
Big Multiplayer Stability Update! (opens in new tab)
The last several weeks I've worked almost exclusively on multiplayer stability. We've run several test games and this new version is a 10x improvement over the previous version. We will continue to run these developer multiplayer tests so if you are interested in playing along, please let me know! Big thank you to Adeptus AnonyMu5 & Rawhide Kobayashi for pl…
Sep 25, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25517300
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Sep 4, 2026 · Patch note
Major Vehicle & Multiplayer Update + New Double Barrel Shotgun (opens in new tab)
📝 Developer Notes Vehicles receive a major overhaul with new two-handed steering, gear shifting, revised throttle inputs, improved handling, enhanced haptics, and better engine audio for an overall more intuitive driving experience. The new Double Barrel Shotgun is now finished with fully interactive break-action barrel. This is accompanied by an additiona…
Aug 11, 2026 · Patch note
Alien Dawn - Alpha V2 Playtest Update (2.0.231) (opens in new tab)
Below are all the changes since the previous Playtest update on August 1st. This patch primarily focuses on multiplayer fixes as we continue to make online play stable and a solid gameplay experience. It also includes tweaks and additions, many of which are based on feedback from our friends on the Alien Dawn Discord. I started posting my day-to-day work an…
Aug 2, 2026 · Patch note
Brief Update from the Developer ⭐ (opens in new tab)
🚨 This is NOT the official update for Alien Dawn Alpha 2.0🚨 We're switching the default public branch from the old 2024 build to the latest Playtest build for several reasons: 1. People buy the game after seeing posts about the new version, then launch a two-year-old build instead. Naturally, that isn't the experience I want new players to have. 2. Playt…
Alien Dawn last posted a patch note 27 days ago (Sep 25, 2026: Big Multiplayer Stability Update! (opens in new tab)).
It got about one update every 3 months over the last year and is sporadic (32/100). 2 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are somewhat regular.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
Alien Dawn: 4 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 18 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 0 |