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The The Dead We Knew release date<\/strong> is 22 October 2026<\/strong>, when MAY19 STUDIO’s zombie survival game THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival<\/strong> launches in Early Access on PC<\/strong> via Steam. It’s an open-world survival game where you build a shelter, hunt and farm for food, and fight zombies and hostile humans, alone or with up to three friends in online co-op.<\/p>\n

The game has quietly become one to watch: on 9 October, the studio announced it had passed 250,000 wishlists<\/strong> on Steam. Here’s everything officially confirmed so far, from the release date and co-op to the survival systems, PC requirements and price.<\/p>\n

The Dead We Knew at a glance<\/h2>\n\n
Full name<\/strong><\/td>THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival<\/td><\/tr>\n
Release date<\/strong><\/td>22 October 2026 (Steam Early Access)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Platform<\/strong><\/td>PC (Steam)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Developer and publisher<\/strong><\/td>MAY19 STUDIO<\/td><\/tr>\n
Co-op<\/strong><\/td>Solo or online co-op for up to 4 players<\/td><\/tr>\n
Genre<\/strong><\/td>Open-world zombie survival, base building, crafting<\/td><\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>Not announced yet<\/td><\/tr>\n
Wishlists<\/strong><\/td>250,000+ (9 October 2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n

When is The Dead We Knew release date?<\/h2>\n

THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival comes out in Early Access on 22 October 2026<\/strong>, according to its Steam store page. No unlock time has been announced yet. Some earlier store listings and reports pointed to dates in August and September, but the official Steam page now shows 22 October, so that’s the date to go by.<\/p>\n

Is The Dead We Knew co-op?<\/h2>\n

Yes. You can play solo or in online co-op with up to four players<\/strong>. MAY19 STUDIO’s pitch is simple: “Explore together, defend together, build together, and fight to stay alive.” Steam lists single-player, online co-op and adjustable difficulty.<\/p>

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What kind of game is The Dead We Knew?<\/h2>\n

It’s an open-world survival game built around three loops: build<\/strong>, eat<\/strong> and survive the fog<\/strong>. Everything below comes from the official Steam page.<\/p>\n

Build a shelter from a cabin upwards<\/h3>\n

You scavenge abandoned buildings, the forest and the wider world for materials, then start with a simple cabin and gradually turn it into “a stronger, larger, and more livable base”. You organise the shelter, craft what you need, make a place to rest and prepare for what comes at night. As the studio puts it: “every wall you build will determine your chances of survival.”<\/p>\n

Hunt, cook and grow your own food<\/h3>\n

Hunger is as dangerous as the zombies. You can hunt animals such as deer in the forest, process the meat and cook it over a fire. When ready-made food runs out, you work the soil and plant vegetables such as tomatoes, then use what you grow to cook more nutritious meals, from “a simple bite to a warm bowl of soup”.<\/p>\n

Fog, weather and a day-night cycle<\/h3>\n

The world runs on a 24-hour day and night cycle<\/strong> with changing weather: the wind shifts, rain can start suddenly, and dense fog can wipe out your visibility. The fog is also a warning sign. When visibility drops, zombies “can become more aggressive and attack from within the darkness and fog”.<\/p>

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Zombies and hostile humans<\/h3>\n

The threats aren’t only undead. The store description and content notice mention combat with zombies and hostile human groups<\/strong>, plus hunting and butchering animals. Steam’s content notice also warns of violence and blood, so this one isn’t for younger players.<\/p>\n

Watch The Dead We Knew teaser trailer<\/h2>

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The official teaser from the game’s YouTube channel. A full “Official Gameplay Trailer” is also on the Steam store page.<\/p>\n

How much will The Dead We Knew cost?<\/h2>\n

MAY19 STUDIO hasn’t announced the price yet, and Steam doesn’t list one. We’ll add it as soon as it’s confirmed, which usually happens a few days before an Early Access launch.<\/p>\n

Is The Dead We Knew on PS5 or Xbox?<\/h2>\n

Not at launch. Only PC (Steam)<\/strong> has been announced. There’s no Game Pass listing either.<\/p>\n

The Dead We Knew PC system requirements<\/h2>\n\n
<\/td>Minimum<\/strong><\/td>Recommended<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>Windows 10 64-bit<\/td>Windows 11 64-bit<\/td><\/tr>\n
Memory<\/strong><\/td>12GB RAM<\/td>24GB RAM<\/td><\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>Nvidia GTX 1070 or equivalent<\/td>Nvidia RTX 2080 or equivalent<\/td><\/tr>\n
DirectX<\/strong><\/td>11<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>20GB<\/td>20GB<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n

We’ll keep these specs and The Dead We Knew release date details updated as MAY19 STUDIO shares more before launch. The Steam page doesn’t list a processor. The 24GB recommended RAM figure is unusual, so it may be refined before launch.<\/p>

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What languages does The Dead We Knew support?<\/h2>\n

English has full audio. Interface and subtitles are listed in French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Russian, Turkish, Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.<\/p>\n

More upcoming survival games on iGame Magazine<\/h2>\n