THE DEAD WE KNEW: New Open-World Zombie Survival Game Launches September 17, 2026
May19 Studio's THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival launches September 17, 2026 on PC via Steam, featuring solo and up to 4-player co-op survival, crafting, shelter building, hostile humans, harsh weather and a dangerous fog system.
May19 Studio is preparing to launch THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival on September 17, 2026 for PC via Steam. The post-apocalyptic survival game challenges players to scavenge abandoned locations, build a shelter, craft equipment, manage resources and survive a world threatened by zombies, hostile humans and harsh environmental conditions.
The game can be played solo or in online co-op with up to four players. Its survival systems include hunger, thirst, stamina and health, while a day-night cycle and changing weather force players to plan expeditions carefully.
One of the game's defining threats is the fog. When dense fog rolls in, visibility falls and zombies can become more aggressive, turning routine supply runs into potentially dangerous encounters.
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Key Takeaways
- Launches September 17, 2026 on PC via Steam.
- Developed and published by May19 Studio.
- Supports single-player and online co-op for up to four players.
- Includes open-world exploration, looting, crafting, shelter building, food production and resource management.
- Players face zombies as well as hostile human survivors.
- Features a 24-hour day-night cycle, harsh weather and dangerous fog.
- Available to wishlist on Steam.
Survive a Dangerous Open World
Players explore abandoned locations and wilderness areas looking for food, tools, materials and other resources needed to survive.
The living can be dangerous too, with hostile human survivors adding another threat alongside the infected.
Build, Craft and Manage Your Shelter
Players can construct a shelter and gradually develop it into a stronger base using materials gathered throughout the world.
Survival systems include hunger, thirst, stamina and health, while players can hunt, grow crops, prepare food and craft useful equipment.
The Fog Makes the World More Dangerous
Changing weather, rain, wind and dense fog can affect conditions during exploration.
May19 Studio says zombies can become more aggressive when visibility drops in the fog, making preparation especially important.
Up to Four-Player Co-op
THE DEAD WE KNEW supports single-player and online cooperative play for up to four players.
Groups can explore, gather resources, build, defend and fight together.
Release Date and Steam Wishlist
THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is scheduled to launch September 17, 2026 on PC via Steam.
Players can add the game to their Steam wishlist ahead of release.
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