

Early Access
Yes, last updated 4 days ago, averaging 0.3 updates a month.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026
The newest build is on the experimental branch, more than 36 hours after the public branch. Steam's own Early Access notice looks at the public branch and can miss that beta activity.
SurrounDead: 4 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 103 days. The chart covers 24 months from November 2024 to October 2026, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds. November 2024: 0, December 2024: 1, January 2025: 0, February 2025: 0, March 2025: 0, April 2025: 4, May 2025: 4, June 2025: 3, July 2025: 3, August 2025: 1, September 2025: 0, October 2025: 0, November 2025: 1, December 2025: 1, January 2026: 0, February 2026: 1, March 2026: 0, April 2026: 0, May 2026: 0, June 2026: 0, July 2026: 0, August 2026: 0, September 2026: 1, October 2026: 0.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 0 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
Oct 16, 2026 · Build
experimental branch build 25991639
Latest build time Steam reports for the experimental branch.
Sep 29, 2026 · Patch note
Experimental Patch 0.8 - Back to updates
Hey everyone, First of all, apologies to everyone for how long it has taken to get back to updates. Now, this first update back focuses on stability of 0.8 and fixing some of the main issues that were plaguing the experimental build for too long. After this, more will be looked into actual features and more improvements. Then finally, 0.8 stable which will…
Feb 8, 2026 · Patch note
Experimental Patch 0.8 - Pandemic Released For Testing
Quests save has been reset - It is recommended to delete your old saves that end with '_Quests' in %appdata%, local, surroundead, saved, savegames. Experimental Patch Notes - 17/02 Adjustment to calculation of first person camera location Fixed crossbow making maximum amount of noise, no AI in its vicinity will hear it when you shoot now Bolt ammo changed t…
Dec 19, 2025 · Patch note
Another 'Patch 0.8 - Pandemic' information post
Hey everyone , December is truly here and with that I have an update on 0.8, work has been going well but Christmas has been fast approaching. So to address the elephant in the room; I'm looking to drop an experimental patch around the new year and I will update on this after Christmas day/boxing day (26th) after I have had a small break from everything. On…
Nov 24, 2025 · Patch note
More 'Patch 0.8 - Pandemic' information
Hey everyone, just a quick update to say progress on 0.8 is progressing and it will be a massive update coming December 2025. From the bunkers, to an infection, new items, update and new clothing, a lot is coming and more still to be shown coming up to the release of 0.8! Also, it should be said I have been upgrading from UE5.3 to UE5.6. All saves will tran…
SurrounDead last shipped a build on the experimental branch 4 days ago (Oct 16, 2026).
SurrounDead averaged 0.3 updates a month over the last year. SurrounDead is sporadic (29/100). 5 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
No. SurrounDead shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days.