{"id":25530,"date":"2026-10-22T11:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T11:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/?p=25530"},"modified":"2026-11-04T13:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:17:31","slug":"walkers-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/walkers-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Walkers Is Out Now in Early Access: Price, Launch Discount and the Zombie Survival Game Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update (4 November 2026):<\/strong> Walkers is out now<\/strong>. Steam’s approval came through early, so it launched in Early Access on 3 November 2026<\/strong>, ahead of the planned 6 November date. Details below.<\/p>\n

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The Walkers release date<\/strong> was 3 November 2026<\/strong>: the open-world zombie survival game is out now in Steam Early Access<\/strong> on PC, after a short delay. Made by indie studio Punch Interactive, Walkers mixes scavenging and crafting with base building and a twist: you rescue survivors from the streets and give each one a job at your outpost, as a worker, a guard or a companion.<\/p>\n

The developer has patched it several times since launch, adding full controller support, Steam achievements and more than 40 new zombie variants.<\/p>\n

Why was Walkers delayed?<\/h2>\n

On 30 October, the solo developer announced the delay<\/a>: Walkers had been in Steam’s review and approval process for over a month, and the final approval didn’t come through in time. “The game is ready on my side,” the developer wrote, adding that the decision “wasn’t in my hands” and apologising to everyone who had set time aside.<\/p>\n

The new date was Friday 6 November<\/strong>, but the developer promised to release the game straight away if Steam approved it sooner. Approval came through on 3 November<\/a>, and Walkers went live that day at 17:00 UTC<\/strong> (17:00 GMT \/ 18:00 CET).<\/p>\n

How much does Walkers cost?<\/h2>\n

Walkers costs \u00a39.09 \/ $9.99 \/ \u20ac10.25<\/strong> in Early Access, with a 20% launch discount<\/strong> (\u00a37.27 \/ $7.99 \/ \u20ac8.20) until 17 November<\/strong>. It passed 60,000 wishlists<\/strong> before launch. The demo has closed; the developer says Early Access adds archery, fishing, seasons with dynamic weather, body heat and zombie levels, none of which were in the demo.<\/p>\n

Walkers at a glance<\/h2>\n\n
Release date<\/strong><\/td>3 November 2026 (out now in Steam Early Access)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Platform<\/strong><\/td>PC (Windows) on Steam<\/td><\/tr>\n
Developer and publisher<\/strong><\/td>Punch Interactive<\/td><\/tr>\n
Genre<\/strong><\/td>Open-world zombie survival with base building and survivor management<\/td><\/tr>\n
Players<\/strong><\/td>Single-player at launch; co-op planned for the full release<\/td><\/tr>\n
Early Access length<\/strong><\/td>About 6 to 12 months (developer estimate)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\u00a39.09 \/ $9.99 \/ \u20ac10.25 (20% off until 17 November); the studio doesn’t plan to raise it after Early Access<\/td><\/tr>\n
Demo<\/strong><\/td>Closed on 27 October<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n

When is the Walkers release date?<\/h2>\n

Walkers launched in Early Access on Tuesday 3 November 2026<\/strong>, at 17:00 UTC. It was first due on 30 October, then moved to 6 November while it waited for Steam’s approval. The game is a PC exclusive for now; no console versions have been announced.<\/p>\n

What is Walkers?<\/h2>\n

Walkers is a top-down, open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of zombies. You scavenge, loot and craft, but the heart of the game is your outpost<\/strong>. Any spot on the map where you feel safe can become home: you build shelters, place chests, put up walls and decorate it however you like.<\/p>\n

The bigger your outpost grows, the more attention it draws. Zombie hordes swarm when they pick up the scent of people, and rival factions may try to raid your base. You can go on the attack too: gather your team, raid rival outposts and take over their settlements.<\/p>\n

How do survivors work in Walkers?<\/h2>\n

This is what sets Walkers apart. You find survivors in the world, convince them to join you, and give each one a role:<\/p>\n