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Dread Hunger

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Released: Jan 26, 2022
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10 Jan 2024Developer post
Update Notes for 10/01/2024
Fixed thrall spells not being set for thrall players. Players now always have max rank, max prestige and max experience. Players can now create a dedicated server at the same time as they create a lobby, it will automatically pass along the custom game settings if set. Players ca
Fixed thrall spells not being set for thrall players.
Players now always have max rank, max prestige and max experience.
Players can now create a dedicated server at the same time as they create a lobby, it will automatically pass along the custom game settings if set.
Players can now use emotes during the poker game.
Players can now add / remove named servers in the Game settings menu.
Players can now connect to a named server using a drop down option in the Connect to IP menu.
Players can now show / hide the IP address in the Connect to IP menu. IP addresses are hidden by default.
Fixed bug where input is locked when canceling the Connect to IP menu.
Players can now attempt to download the match replay from the game server. If successful, the match replay will play when the returning to the lobby.
Fixed players not showing in the escape menu lobby region.
Host can now advertise the server region.
Fixed server regions showing missing localization entry
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11 Dec 2023Developer post
Dread Hunger: Shutdown FAQ
We appreciate your passion and engagement following the recent announcement about Dread Hunger's shutdown, and would like to provide some clarity on key questions that have been raised. Q: What about refunds? A: All purchases are subject to the standard Steam refund policy, and w
13 Nov 2023Developer post
Upcoming closure of Dread Hunger's official servers.
Today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the upcoming closure of Dread Hunger's official servers. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everybody that has played the game. Your unwavering support, dedication, and passion for Dread Hunger have shaped the game th
Today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the upcoming closure of Dread Hunger's official servers.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everybody that has played the game. Your unwavering support, dedication, and passion for Dread Hunger have shaped the game through Early Access, and seen it through to launch and onward while building communities all around the world.
After exploring multiple avenues to keep the official game servers online we are now at the difficult position where we can no longer support the surprisingly high ongoing server costs. Dread Hunger's servers are being subjected to frequent and severe DDOS attacks. These attacks not only disrupt the gaming experience for everyone playing but also impose a significant financial burden.
We understand the disappointment and emotions this decision might bring. In light of this decision, we will be releasing Dread Hunger's server to allow you, the community, to host your own servers. We recognize the passion and commitment of the Dread Hunger community, so we hope to empower you to continue enjoying the game for years to come. Whether you wish to host intimate sessions with friends, or larger community-driven events, this initiative ensures that the spirit of the game remains alive in the hands of its most passionate supporters.
Please note the following important dates:

December 1st, 2023: Dread Hunger will no longer be available for purchase
January 1st, 2024: Dread Hunger official game servers will shut down
Thank you once again for being a part of Dread Hunger's journey. Your stories, friendships, and experiences within the game will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
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26 Oct 2022Developer post
Halloween Hunger | Steam Scream Fest
Happy Halloween, Explorers! Dread Hunger is on sale! Treat yourself or your friends this Halloween with 25% off the base game and up to 50% off DLC! Click here to check out what's on sale! Trick AND treat! The crew have readied the ship for festivities - complete with Halloween d
25 Oct 2022Developer post
1.2.0 Update patch notes
Gameplay Balance: Increased saber durability and damage Polar bears take reduced damage from nitroglycerin Tea and antidotes each now stack to 3 Slightly increased speed of polar bears in water Slightly increased health of polar bears Fixes: If the final explorer is downed and di
Gameplay
Balance:

Increased saber durability and damage
Polar bears take reduced damage from nitroglycerin
Tea and antidotes each now stack to 3
Slightly increased speed of polar bears in water
Slightly increased health of polar bears
Fixes:

If the final explorer is downed and disconnected, game now ends when they are thrown into the water
Pickaxe can no longer be dropped while climbing an ice wall
Thralls now receive correct points for damage from a sabotage
Fixed coal in the coal chute failing to be consumed by the boiler
Fixed the bone dagger appearing when moving between outside and inside during spiritwalk
Fix to scoring issue from traps/powderkegs placed while in Doppelgänger
Fix for satchel being removed after rejoining
Downed disconnected players can now be thrown
Hitting a player or animal as well as the ground now correctly damages the player or animal
UI:

Dragging poison from the inventory or a container but not using it no longer causes an animation bug
Improved accuracy of ship progress bar
Improved lobby messaging
Durability stats added to compendium
Microphone icon is now animated when speaking
Maps:

The Expanse major rework
The Summit - fixed some locations where items can be dropped but not retrieved
Night lighting improvements
Improvements:

Logging has been optimized and should no longer cause large file sizes
Cosmetics:

Ship cosmetics!
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21 Oct 2022Developer post
Update 1.2 | A Place To Call Home
Hello Explorers! We're so pleased to finally share exciting new content with you! In this update, you'll be able to play on an almost entirely new map - the new and improved Expanse. You'll also have many new ways to decorate your ship so you can call it home. Check out the updat
15 Aug 2022Developer post
Roadmap Update
Hello Explorers! We hope you've been enjoying the latest update with a new area to hang out in and new spells to experiment with! Hopefully by now you've perfected your spell loadout and have more chaotic plays up your sleeve. Now it's time we share with you what's coming up next
14 Jul 2022Developer post
Hotfix 1.12
Fixes Doppelgänger now correctly loses health when finishing a downed player Hotbar no longer shows when incapacitated Fixed an issue where the boiler sometimes wouldn’t blow when over-pressured Fixed various map exploits Balance Increased points gained from curing poisoned allie
Fixes

Doppelgänger now correctly loses health when finishing a downed player
Hotbar no longer shows when incapacitated
Fixed an issue where the boiler sometimes wouldn’t blow when over-pressured
Fixed various map exploits
Balance

Increased points gained from curing poisoned allies from 100 points to 250
Blubber is no longer a fuel source
Initial spell cooldowns have been removed for Thralls
Tier 1 spell charge time is now 3 minutes with no totems
Cannibal attack cooldown increased by 60 seconds
Doppelgänger cooldown decreased by 60 seconds
It now becomes cold immediately as the sun sets
Misc

New icons for all cosmetic items
General audio polish
Fixed an issue with the map geometry in the tutorial
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08 Jul 2022Developer post
Hotfix 1.11
Fixed ‘Failed to Update Session’ error permanently appearing Reduced logging spam Increased arrow crafting time Increased flintlock ammo crafting time Fixed issue with flintlock pistol and musket getting an extra shot at 0% durability Decreased max marine reload speed from 30% to
Fixed ‘Failed to Update Session’ error permanently appearing
Reduced logging spam
Increased arrow crafting time
Increased flintlock ammo crafting time
Fixed issue with flintlock pistol and musket getting an extra shot at 0% durability
Decreased max marine reload speed from 30% to 20%
Fixed meat throwing exploit with traps
Navigator has a new coat
Fixed an exploit allowing building unreachable totems
Compendium videos for Hush and Doppelganger added
Fixed game servers starting with less than 4 players
Fixed Doppelgänger losing coal from barrels when spell finishes
Reduced time to blow boiler from boosting
Reduced coal sled chances of spawning on first island in Approach
Fixed an anticheat issue to do with Doppelgänger
Added wolves to the first camp in approach
Fixed disconnected player from looking twisted
Fixed Doppelgänger getting players stuck on the ship
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01 Jul 2022Developer post
Patch Notes | Update 1.1
This list includes major fixes/changes only, some very minor fixes/changes are not included. Gameplay New Spells: Doppelganger added Hush added Lobby Gameplay: Added new dockside lobby area The docks have been infested by rats!!!! All players must be aboard the ship in the lobby
This list includes major fixes/changes only, some very minor fixes/changes are not included.
Gameplay
New Spells:

Doppelganger added
Hush added
Lobby Gameplay:

Added new dockside lobby area
The docks have been infested by rats!!!!
All players must be aboard the ship in the lobby before an expedition can be launched
Can find items and craft weapons at the docks
Added the Grimoire, which allows players to equip 3 different spells and change spell order
Balance:

Boiler sabotage causes an explosion damaging nearby players as well as the ship. The more gunpowder, the more damage
Undetonated gunpowder left in the boiler when it runs out of fuel remains and will explode when the boiler is restarted and fueled for long enough
Reduced the initial sabotage delay when putting a single unit of gunpowder into the boiler from 2 minutes to 1 minute
Additional units of gunpowder now subtract 6 seconds from the initial sabotage delay rather than halving it
Increased the powderkeg fuse time to 30 seconds from 20
Powderkeg has a moving fuse particle that shows how close it is to exploding
Pack ice slows the ship by 20% (was 30%)
Reaching 100 speed while driving the ship now requires ‘boosting’, which overheats the boiler. If it overheats too much it will explode and damage the ship much like a gunpowder sabotage
Boosting through pack ice allows the ship to reach a maximum speed of 80
Only one ranged weapon can be carried at a time (Bow/Musket/Pistol)
Musket / Pistol reticle remains static when equipping
Musket damage falloff increased by 25% beyond 80 meters
Bow’s spread expands immediately after shooting then shrinks with aiming
Firing and drawing Bow costs stamina
Bear Traps now have an arming delay before they can be placed
Cannibal move speed increased by 10%
You can refuse to be let out of the brig
Thralls can cast spells from the brig
Casting spells no longer leaves bloodstains on the ground
Thrall spell UI can’t be opened until the bone dagger has finished its equip animation
Player’s upward velocity is no longer imparted to nitro when thrown (prevents “jump boosting” nitro up into places it shouldn’t go)
Fixes

Cannibals no longer path to and target thrall spell caster after the spell target is killed or unreachable
Fix to falling off ladder in Summit
Objects dropped on the ship no longer despawn for a player who is far away
Casting a spell in a wall consumes HP and makes a sound
Fixed items visually floating in your hand when picked up
Art

New dockside merchants
New cosmetic DLC; Bone Rings, Carnival Masks, Bone Pipes, Fur Hats, and Gentleman’s Wigs
Refurbished dockside
Added new prestige cosmetics - unpaid cosmetics earned by prestiging characters
UI

Added the Grimoire at the docks for players to choose their spells before a match
Interact with merchants to browse DLC and unlockable prestige cosmetics in-game
Compendium pages added for Hush and Doppelganger
Cannot see Thrall UI until the ‘SHHHH’ screen
Level Design

Various improvements to AI pathing across all maps
Fixed some exploits to avoid the polar bear on Approach
Various storage crates in the Approach and Expanse maps now spawn significantly more loot
Other

Increased protections for servers to enhance stability
Changes made to get games to start even when EOS goes down
Fixed various exploits (thanks Xion and Fudge)
General small fixes/changes
Fed the rats
Come chat with us on our socials!
Discord: http://discord.gg/dreadhunger
Twitter: @DreadHungerGame
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29 Jun 2022Developer post
Update 1.1 Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
Explorers! We're aware it's been a while, and we're glad to be back with new content for you. This update is jam-packed with lots of features we hope you'll enjoy playing with and getting familiar with over the next while. We've addressed some main issues, added some new ways to
Explorers! We're aware it's been a while, and we're glad to be back with new content for you.
This update is jam-packed with lots of features we hope you'll enjoy playing with and getting familiar with over the next while. We've addressed some main issues, added some new ways to have fun, and taken on your feedback. Patch Notes will become available over the next week.
Content
New Spell System
The Grimoire
Spice things up by customizing your spell loadout to suit your Thrall play-style. Visit the caravan on the dockside and consult the Grimoire any time you'd like to switch up your spells.
New Spells
Thralls have grown stronger and now harness more diverse and devastating abilities...
Hush
Mute the Explorers and rip their sense of hearing from them temporarily. The spell also establishes a direct link with your Thrall partner, allowing you to coordinate plans. This spell can be used to bludgeon your victim with the rest of the crew blissfully unaware or delay any condemning information from making it to the rest of the crew.
Doppelgänger
Use your dark magic to morph into the form of an Explorer. Spin the crew into disarray and confusion as the Captain drives the ship but is also seen lighting a powderkeg below deck. Be wary of crossing paths with the real person you’re impersonating.
Dockside Lobby
New Look
The Dockside Area has had a revamp!
Merchants
Some visitors have arrived at the docks to aid in preparing you for your expedition.
Crafting
Earn cosmetics by prestiging your characters! Each character's prestige will unlock a free item for you to wear on any character you please.
New AI (Rats)
Serve as pest control or leave them to scurry about in peace.
Cosmetics
Prestige Cosmetics
Earn cosmetics by prestiging your characters! Each character's prestige will unlock a free item for you to wear on any character you please.
New DLC Cosmetics
Dread Hunger Gentleman's Wigs
Dread Hunger Bone Rings
Dread Hunger Bone Pipes
Dread Hunger Fur Hats
Dread Hunger Carnival Masks
New Cosmetic Combinations
Create chaotic outfits by wearing as many things you can wear at once! More items are compatible with others.
Balance
High-Level Balance Adjustments
We’ve adjusted the balance between our experienced Thralls and Explorers. This includes a sabotage rework, a new way to compromise the ship, and Thralls can now cast spells from the brig. We won’t go into detail about these changes just yet, as we’d love for you to dive right in and try them for yourself.
Technical
Server Upgrades
We've massively strengthened our servers against DDoS attacks and improved client performance.
Crash Fixes
We've fixed multiple crashes some of you have been experiencing.
Future Expanse Update
The expanse started with a handful of changes, but this has become a major effort to rebalance and improve the entire map. We know many of you are excited for the changes, but rest assured, we want to make the map the most fun possible and it is coming in a future update soon.
Thank you for sticking with us on this expedition - it means a lot.
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Follow our socials!
Discord: http://discord.gg/dreadhunger
Twitter: @DreadHungerGame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreadHunger
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DreadHunger/
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15 Jun 2022Developer post
DouYu Dread Hunger Recruitment!
Whether you are a new sailor who is eager to start broadcasting, or a veteran captain who has already started broadcasting, you can participate in this recruitment event and win generous rewards and traffic Click to register and participate!
30 May 2022Developer post
New Spell Announced!
Hello Explorers! We've been flat out testing and improving the upcoming content for you while simultaneously dealing with some of the worst DDoS attacks we've had to date. It's been hard, but we're pleased to share some exciting news! We're aware it's been a bit of a wait on the
19 Apr 2022Developer post
Patch 1.08
Gameplay Fixes/Balance: AI improvements to decrease likelihood of cannibals going off cliff in Summit AI improvements to decrease likelihood of cannibals getting stuck on Approach jumping in water to avoid increasing cold drain Jumping in water to attack Seasoned Sailor progressi
Gameplay
Fixes/Balance:

AI improvements to decrease likelihood of cannibals going off cliff in Summit
AI improvements to decrease likelihood of cannibals getting stuck on Approach
jumping in water to avoid increasing cold drain
Jumping in water to attack
Seasoned Sailor progression being removed after playing a map and not grabbing the helm
Fix not consuming ammo when dropping at the end of reload animation
Fix being able to carry downed players while swimming
Fix for games not ending in some cases when thrall disconnected during instructions screen
Art

New model for chests in captains quarters and below deck
New effects for spirit walking
UI
New stuff:

In progress lobbies now show again if there are few open lobbies
Fixes:

Lobbies appearing on global lobby browser that have no expedition set
Hiding UI and opening wardrobe no longer gives black screen
Fixed language drop downs in Portuguese Brazilian defaulting to English during lobby creation
Level Design

Fixes to Ai navigation across all maps
Fixes to collision across all maps
Reduced several jump distances for better consistency on Approach ice flows
Fixed an exploit in Expanse that allowed players to bypass the bear at lighthouse base
Small balance tweaks to available pickups in Expanse
Other

Streamer mode
Save system changed to a more reliable system.
Easy Anti-Cheat
Various other fixes/ improvements
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17 Apr 2022SteamDB
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14 Apr 2022Developer post
Expanding the Horizon | Update Preview
New content is on its way! In this post we share some exciting previews of what’s to come as well as what QOL fixes we’ve made recently. Plus an easter treat, as the Animal Masks DLC is now available! Hello Explorers! We’re currently flat out working on exciting new content for y
New content is on its way! In this post we share some exciting previews of what’s to come as well as what QOL fixes we’ve made recently. Plus an easter treat, as the Animal Masks DLC is now available!
Hello Explorers!
We’re currently flat out working on exciting new content for you. Alongside new content, we’re continuing to work our way through bugs and obstacles. Thralls have attempted to sabotage our mission with malicious DDoS attacks on our servers that have been causing outages. Nevertheless, we are persevering and doing our very best. Please read here for more information:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1418630/view/3211637628701116521
Dread Hunger Animal Masks
Which animal are you? The Animal Masks collection offers three different animals to suit your personality.
Pack includes:
Wolf Mask
Hare Mask
Owl Mask
Purchase the new Animal Masks DLC here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1908761/Dread_Hunger_Animal_Masks/
Upcoming Content Sneak Peak
Refurbished Map - The Expanse
After playing matches with you, and reading a lot of your thoughts and feedback, we’ve got plans for The Expanse to get a little TLC.
The Expanse doesn’t get a lot of love in its current state, but it certainly has potential for it. To reach this potential, there are a few things we have planned. We aim to take out some of the higher level 'cheap feeling' techniques that have been abused, balance the map further, and add more cohesive thematic elements.
Dockside Area - Merchants
Merchants are arriving at the dockside shortly! The Dockside will be the place for all your customization and cosmetic needs.
Meet the friendly faces that you’ll come to visit shortly:
New Thrall Spell - Doppelgänger
Seeing double? That’s a real possibility in the upcoming content update! Doppelgänger uses your dark magic to clone another player. Spin the crew into complete disarray and confusion as you board the ship as the Cook but leave as the Doctor. But be careful not to run into the person you’re cloning - choose your moments wisely.
Other News
Over 107,000 Concurrent Players
The other night we hit 107k! We’re beyond stoked that so many of you are enjoying Dread Hunger. And to add to that…
One Million Copies Sold
Sorry, what?! We’re in absolute awe of the overwhelming support we’ve received from you. Thank you so much for sailing along with us on this expedition. You’ve helped shape the game into what it is today, and you continue to play a huge role in where it goes next. We’ll be sure to pour a glass tonight and raise it to you, Explorers. So thank you again! We can’t wait to see where Dread Hunger goes next.
As always - much love from the Dread Hunger Team.
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Follow our socials!
Discord: http://discord.gg/dreadhunger
Twitter: @DreadHungerGame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreadHunger
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DreadHunger/
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10 Apr 2022SteamDB
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06 Apr 2022Developer post
Developer Update: DDoS Attacks
We've been busy fighting DDoS attacks over the last few weeks. We'd like to thank you for your patience while we face this storm. Dread Hunger is selling well beyond our wildest expectations, which is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. The problems we have faced building ind
03 Apr 2022SteamDB
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