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Steam News24 June 20251y ago

The future of Day of the Rising Dead

Survivors, We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and have some exciting updates in the works for Day of the Rising Dead.

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  • Balance
  • Maps
addedWe’ve been listening closely to your feedback and have some exciting updates in the works for Day of the Rising Dead . A new patch is on the horizon, and it's bringing a mix of player-requested changes, quality-of-life improvements, and gameplay tweaks that we think you'll love. Here's what’s coming soon:
added🔚 Alternate Ending IncomingYou've fought your way through the hordes and uncovered the horrors of the outbreak—but soon, your choices will lead to a new alternate ending . This will uncover a deeper truth of the epidemic.
removed📂 Chapter Selection ReworkWe’re removing the current chapter selection system and replacing it with a more intuitive Load Game option. This will give you more freedom to jump back into your journey without breaking immersion or replaying large sections unnecessarily.
changed💥 Better Weapon Placement & More LootScavenge smarter, not harder. We’re improving weapon placements throughout the game to make your arsenal feel more rewarding and better suited to your situation. Plus, expect increased loot availability to help you stay one step ahead of the undead.
changed🪓 Melee Weapon RebalanceIt should feel powerful and purposeful. We’re tuning melee weapons to be easier to use and more satisfying in combat.
fixed🐛 Bug & Map FixesAs always, we’re squashing bugs and smoothing out rough edges across the map. Expect general fixes and visual cleanups to enhance your immersion and gameplay stability.

DAY OF THE RISING DEAD changes

addedWe’ve been listening closely to your feedback and have some exciting updates in the works for Day of the Rising Dead . A new patch is on the horizon, and it's bringing a mix of player-requested changes, quality-of-life improvements, and gameplay tweaks that we think you'll love. Here's what’s coming soon:
addedYou've fought your way through the hordes and uncovered the horrors of the outbreak—but soon, your choices will lead to a new alternate ending . This will uncover a deeper truth of the epidemic.
removedWe’re removing the current chapter selection system and replacing it with a more intuitive Load Game option. This will give you more freedom to jump back into your journey without breaking immersion or replaying large sections unnecessarily.
changedScavenge smarter, not harder. We’re improving weapon placements throughout the game to make your arsenal feel more rewarding and better suited to your situation. Plus, expect increased loot availability to help you stay one step ahead of the undead.
changedIt should feel powerful and purposeful. We’re tuning melee weapons to be easier to use and more satisfying in combat.

Survivors,

We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and have some exciting updates in the works for Day of the Rising Dead. A new patch is on the horizon, and it's bringing a mix of player-requested changes, quality-of-life improvements, and gameplay tweaks that we think you'll love. Here's what’s coming soon:

🔚 Alternate Ending Incoming

You've fought your way through the hordes and uncovered the horrors of the outbreak—but soon, your choices will lead to a new alternate ending. This will uncover a deeper truth of the epidemic.

📂 Chapter Selection Rework

We’re removing the current chapter selection system and replacing it with a more intuitive Load Game option. This will give you more freedom to jump back into your journey without breaking immersion or replaying large sections unnecessarily.

💥 Better Weapon Placement & More Loot

Scavenge smarter, not harder. We’re improving weapon placements throughout the game to make your arsenal feel more rewarding and better suited to your situation. Plus, expect increased loot availability to help you stay one step ahead of the undead.

🪓 Melee Weapon Rebalance

It should feel powerful and purposeful. We’re tuning melee weapons to be easier to use and more satisfying in combat.

🐛 Bug & Map Fixes

As always, we’re squashing bugs and smoothing out rough edges across the map. Expect general fixes and visual cleanups to enhance your immersion and gameplay stability.

Thanks to everyone who’s supported Day of the Rising Dead. Your feedback fuels these improvements, and we can’t wait for you to experience the next evolution of the game. The dead don’t rest, and neither do we.

See you in the apocalypse, - Director

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Steam News / 24 June 2025

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