The Dead We Knew Guides — Everything Confirmed Before October 22

Pre-launch guides built from the official Steam listing of THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival. Every mechanic described on this site is traceable to the official store page, and anything the developer has not announced is labelled as unconfirmed instead of guessed.

Release Date

October 22, 2026 on PC — Early Access status and the console question.

Survival Guide

The official survival loop: shelter, crafting, rest and the night threat.

Co-op Guide

How 4-player online co-op works and what you can do together.

Food & Farming

Hunting deer, cooking over fire and growing your own crops.

Fog & Zombies

Weather, visibility and why fog makes the dead more aggressive.

System Requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs, officially listed.