On The Train Release Date Is November 12: Build a Zombie-Proof Base on a Moving Train

On The Train launches in Steam Early Access on November 12, 2026. It's a zombie survival game from EastUp Interactive where your base is a moving train: build it up wagon by wagon, stop wherever you like to scavenge, and defend it against waves of the undead, solo or with friends in online co-op. A free demo is on Steam.

On The Train at a glance

When is the On The Train release date?

November 12, 2026, in Early Access on Steam. There's no launch time or price yet.

How does On The Train work?

• Build your train: expand your shelter on a train you can stop at will to gather resources, scavenge and explore, and turn it into a stronghold as threats grow.
• Survive: manage hunger and thirst, heal your wounds and deal with harsh weather and terrain.
• Loot and craft: scavenge abandoned places and ruined buildings and craft your own gear.
• Defend: set traps and reinforce your defences against relentless waves of zombies and other enemies.

Is On The Train co-op?

Yes. You can survive alone or join forces with friends in online co-op and build the train together. The demo added voice chat.

Is there an On The Train demo?

Yes, a free demo. Its July patch reworked building around the Wrench (equip it and press B to open the build menu), added a crowbar for melee, rebalanced zombie difficulty and fixed looting through walls. An earlier patch made the train use less fuel and water, and EastUp said in March that the game had passed 20,000 wishlists.

What are the On The Train PC requirements?

Minimum: Windows 7 or later (64-bit), an Intel Core i5 at 2.6 GHz, 6 GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 700 series card and 10 GB of storage, plus a broadband connection. No console versions have been announced.

Watch the On The Train trailer

The official On The Train trailer plays at the top of its Steam store page.

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