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Is The Junkyard still being updated?
Not really. It's slowing down. Last updated 4 months ago, with about one update a year.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Update history
Recent updates
Jun 7, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 23610327
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Oct 27, 2025 · Patch note
The Junkyard - Underworld (opens in new tab)
Called Underworld, version 1.2 of The Junkyard arrived today, October 27, and marks much more than an update; it symbolizes a new phase in the game's development. Underworld marks one year since the start of The Junkyard's development, and it also arrives on an important date for horror games: Halloween. Because of these factors, we've made a big change to…
Sep 2, 2025 · Patch note
The Junkyard: Patch 1.1.2 Details (opens in new tab)
This patch is a mix of optimization and visual enhancements, adding post-processing and a new type of lighting that is more optimized and realistic. Update details: Optimization and Lighting: If the player moves far enough away to no longer see them, objects disappear; New lighting system, more realistic and optimized, and also fixes some lighting-related b…
Aug 22, 2025 · Patch note
The Junkyard - Arsenal Update (opens in new tab)
Below are all the details of the update: Bug Fix: Weapons no longer pass through walls. Animations: All weapon animations have been improved; A specific animation has been added when aiming; Shotgun: After firing, the shotgun must be pumped; Reloading: Weapons must be loaded with the \ key in order to use them; The shotgun has a unique way of reloading; Sou…
Jul 4, 2025 · Patch note
Dead Effects Update (opens in new tab)
Update 1.1.0.2 is called ‘Dead Effects’, referring to the new special effects when eliminating or shooting an enemy. In addition, the update brings improvements to some materials and other existing effects. Here are all the details: Blood Effects (Addition): Blood Explosion (Small and Large); Splash (Small and Large) added to all enemies varying by size; Ta…
Questions
When was the last The Junkyard update?
The Junkyard last shipped a public branch build 4 months ago (Jun 7, 2026).
How often does The Junkyard update?
It got about one update a year over the last year and is rarely updated (3/100). 1 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Is The Junkyard abandoned?
Not yet, but it is slowing down. The last build or patch note is between 90 and 180 days old.
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