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Steam News5 May 20262mo ago

Update 12: Sandbox

Today we're releasing one of our most requested features: Sandbox Mode along with a number of other expansions for Expeditions.

In this update8

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Full After Inc: Revival update

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What changed

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  • Events
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Balance
addedExpedition DangerIf you're looking for a greater challenge, we've added a new danger level to Expedition "Very High"... Prepare yourself for Infested Borders and a lot more zombies!
addedExpedition ModifiersWe've added six new modifiers, including infested borders, zombie surprise attacks and improved Fighter healing.
addedExpedition MapsWe've added four new map layouts in the Expedition rotation! Keep your eyes peeled for them.
addedNew Features and ContentAdded Sandbox mode to Expeditions - Play at your own pace without Goals or Impatience! Note: Playing an Expedition in Sandbox mode does not count towards completing the Expedition. Sandbox mode can still be played on completed Expeditions
addedNew Features and ContentAdded a new danger level to Expeditions - "Very High".
addedNew Features and ContentAdded a chance to see an Infested Border on Medium and High Danger Levels Note: Fewer Infestations will appear if an Infested Border is active

After Inc: Revival changes

addedIf you're looking for a greater challenge, we've added a new danger level to Expedition "Very High"... Prepare yourself for Infested Borders and a lot more zombies!
addedWe've added six new modifiers, including infested borders, zombie surprise attacks and improved Fighter healing.
addedWe've added four new map layouts in the Expedition rotation! Keep your eyes peeled for them.
addedAdded Sandbox mode to Expeditions - Play at your own pace without Goals or Impatience! Note: Playing an Expedition in Sandbox mode does not count towards completing the Expedition. Sandbox mode can still be played on completed Expeditions
addedAdded a new danger level to Expeditions - "Very High".

Today we're releasing one of our most requested features: Sandbox Mode along with a number of other expansions for Expeditions.

You're all a critical part of making this game great - thanks for your ongoing feedback during Early Access!

We're still hard at work on the After Inc: Scenario Creator, and also starting to plan out the next campaign!

Sandbox Mode

Select "Sandbox Mode" when starting up an Expedition to enter a world of unlimited possibilities and no objectives! It's ideal for when you want to build a great settlement at a relaxed pace or try out different ways of playing the game without the responsibilities of leadership.

This can be played on any Expedition.

Expedition Danger

If you're looking for a greater challenge, we've added a new danger level to Expedition "Very High"... Prepare yourself for Infested Borders and a lot more zombies!

Infested Borders can also appear on lower danger levels as well but with reductions in other danger aspects.

Expedition Goals

Expedition Goals have been expanded to give more variety and now include single goals like maximising your population.

Expedition Modifiers

We've added six new modifiers, including infested borders, zombie surprise attacks and improved Fighter healing.

Expedition Maps

We've added four new map layouts in the Expedition rotation! Keep your eyes peeled for them.

Changelog

New Features and Content

  • Added Sandbox mode to Expeditions - Play at your own pace without Goals or Impatience!

    • Note: Playing an Expedition in Sandbox mode does not count towards completing the Expedition. Sandbox mode can still be played on completed Expeditions

  • Added a new danger level to Expeditions - "Very High".

  • Expeditions can have Infested Borders.

  • Added a chance to see an Infested Border on Medium and High Danger Levels

    • Note: Fewer Infestations will appear if an Infested Border is active

  • Added 4 new map layouts into Expeditions rotation

  • Added 6 new Expedition map modifiers

    • Looming Shadows

    • Urban Graveyard

    • Combat Treatment

    • Urban Aftermath

    • Deep Fenlands

    • Dormant Graves

  • Added 6 new Goals into Expeditions rotation

Balance

  • Expedition Modifier frequency adjustments across the board

  • Reduced the frequency of the "Isolated" Expedition modifier

  • Reduced Hoarder storage building restrictions during some Goals

Source

Steam News / 5 May 2026

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