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Community Event 🐋 Safari
Hello Survivalists! In celebration of the first major update for Away From Life, it's time for another community event. Introducing... 🥥 How to Enter Explore the islands in search of wild animals and take a screenshot…
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Wildlife & Exploration Update Is Here!
Hello Survivalists! I am thrilled to announce that the first part of June's major updates is here! With this milestone complete, Part 2: Ocean Activities is on the way! Thank you to everyone who left feedback, bug repor…
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Updated Summer Roadmap!
Hey Survivalists! With your help, I've been busy working on updates and patches. Every report helps make Away From Life better, and I'm thrilled to say the Updated Roadmap is finally here! Take a look at what's coming f…
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Patch Notes 5/17/26
Development Update 5/17/26 ADDITIONS Added a padlock system Added a new structure — a lighthouse with a locked door that requires solving a letter-based code Added a new weapon — Primitive Slingshot Added a new note Add…
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Patch Notes 5/13/26
Development Update 5/13/26 ADDITIONS Added an “I’m Stuck” button in case players get stuck somewhere. (thank you for all your suggestions for this!) Added new rock inscriptions on the islands. Added more items that can…
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The Roadmap
Hello, Survivalists! There have been a lot of questions as to what's next for Away From Life, and I'm thrilled to finally share the roadmap! You can now check out what's coming in updates soon, what's in current develop…
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Patch Notes 4/29/26
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/29/26 ADDITIONS The required level has been added to the crafting process description. CHANGES You can no longer drink from water cather if you have the maximum water supply. Changed key ico…
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Patch Notes 4/27/26
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/27/26 ADDITIONS Motorboat inventory is now saved A new weapon has been added: the Homemade Rifle A new workbench has been added: the Advanced Workbench The ability to craft engines has been…
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Patch Notes 4/26/26
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/26/26 ADDITIONS Added an autosave feature. CHANGES You can no longer accidentally leave the helicopter while flying. You must turn it off first or land before exiting. Reduced helicopter fue…
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Community Event 🌴 Share Your Home Away From Home
Hello Survivalists! First off, thank you to everyone who's jumped in, played, given feedback, reported bugs, and left a review. Your support during the Early Access launch means the world to us, so we're celebrating wit…
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Patch Notes 4/24/26
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/24/26 ADDITIONS Added new destroyed ships on islands CHANGES Improved animal hitboxes Disabled rain from destroying thatch buildings Destroying buildings now returns resources Improved knife…
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Patch Notes 2/23/26
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 The new game update includes the following Wasps no longer attack in Peaceful mode Fixed some save-related issues The opening cutscene will no longer play if there is already at least one save fil…
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Early Access Out Now On Steam!
The wait is over! Away From Life is available now in Early Access on Steam! Sail, swim, and begin your life away from it all for $12.99 with a limited 25% launch discount! As a solo developer, this journey could not hav…
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Away From Life Sails onto Steam Early Access April 22nd!
Gather your stones, pick up some sticks, and get ready to survive because... Away From Life Is Coming To Early Access April 22nd! 🌴💀 🏝️ Early Access Includes: Full exploration of the islands Vehicle, item, and base b…
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Playtest #3 Sign Ups Are Open!
Playtest #3 Sign-ups Are Open! It's almost time to return to the islands, Survialists! Sign up below to be part of Away From Life's upcoming playtest. Just like the other playtests, your feedback will help me shape Away…
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Developer Update: Boats Edition.
Hello, Survivalists! I am excited to talk about a developer update that was inspired by community feedback! I've heard a lot of requests from the community about the types of boats they'd like to see. So with that in mi…
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