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Hello, Hikers! The forest has been listening. Every bug report, every complaint – all of it went into this. And now Playtest 3 is live , ready to prove it. We've put a huge amount of work into Deadhikers since the last test. Exploration, survival, progression and the world itself
Canvas, Water, Swarm (The Forest Gets Thicker) Hello, Hikers! Not every threat in this forest has teeth. Sometimes it is a torn tent, a river that lasts longer than your strength, or a cloud of insects that will not let you think. Here is what changed. Tents can now be repaired a
Atmosphere Lies in the Details Hello, Hikers! One of the most important aspects of creating a believable and tense atmosphere comes down to something players might not even consciously notice – the sensations experienced when firing a weapon, reloading it, dressing a wound or eat
Hello, Hikers! The forest never sleeps. Whilst you're building a fire and counting the steps to the nearest shelter, something out there, amongst the trees, is changing too. It's becoming smarter. Hungrier. Here's the latest on the forest's inhabitants. BARKERS New type: Night Ba
New Collections System Hellо, Hikers! Every detail matters if you want to get to the bottom of things. We’ve significantly revamped and expanded the collectibles system – Collections are now part of the game. Secrets and clues scattered across the world are now linked together an
Expedition Map Hellо, Hikers! We’re continuing our series on the shelter and its features, and today we’ll be talking about what lies beyond its walls. The world of Deadhikers has expanded: an expedition map is now available in the shelter, allowing you to choose the direction fo
The Shelter Hello, Hikers! This cursed forest is constantly changing, but it’s not just changing on its own – you’re the ones changing it. We carefully study every piece of feedback, every suggestion and every expedition report. It is thanks to your feedback that the game takes o
Chop and block Hello, Hikers! In the wild, it’s not the strongest who survive, but those who have the right tool in their hands to defend themselves and clear a path through new obstacles. Two-handed axe: Looking for raw power? This is your new best friend. A weapon with massive
Matches Hello, Hikers! In this forest, darkness is not merely the absence of light. It is a tangible threat, just waiting for your torch to go out. To ensure your chances of escaping the thicket don’t drop to zero, we’ve completely overhauled the matches. When panic sets in and t
Talent System Hello, Hikers! We’ve overhauled the talent system from top to bottom – it’s now more in-depth and has a greater impact on your playstyle. There are more talents than ever, and their bonuses are more significant. Do you want to sneak silently through the trees, last
QoL Hello, Hikers! We’ve been working on some important quality-of-life changes to make navigation and camping more comfortable. Where am I? We’ve sorted out the issue of finding your way around. The game map now features additional markers: ‘Location names’ and ‘Starting camp ma
Crafting Hi, Hikers! The first playtest was a harsh lesson for many of you. We saw you struggle with hunger, bleed out, and perish in the forest. You asked for a chance to fight back – and we’ve given you one. Now, survival in Deadhikers isn’t just about walking; it’s about being
Monster Hello, Hikers! The monsters from your nightmares are no longer bound by the old rules. They are many. They are deadly. And they no longer hide in the shadows, waiting only for nightfall. But there’s one important change - now they can die. Monster behavior has been improv
Combat System Hello, Hikers! Meeting a monster face to face has become inevitable. While before your chances of survival were slim, now you can at least try to fight back with the new weapons in your arsenal. Though it remains a dangerous choice that will most likely cost you val
Hey, Hikers! The playtest is now closed. Thank you all so much for participating and sharing your feedback! And here’s some statistics: Almost 8.000 of players participated Median play time is ~90 minutes Median game score is 4 ~142,000 wishlists! We know there’s still room for i
Hey, Hikers! Our first playtest will close tomorrow, at 09:00 AM UTC . We will take some time off to read all your feedback, process it and improve the game. Now you have a little less than a day to finish everything you have been doing in the game and share your opinion. Don't h
Hey, Hikers! The closed playtest has officially started. A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible interest! If you have requested access to the playtest on our page – you might have access now. But if you haven’t received it – don’t worry . This is just the beginning. We
Hello, hikers! The road in Deadhikers is never easy. One wrong turn or unfortunate encounter can break you both physically and mentally. This week, we're focusing on the things that help you keep going when everything else is trying to stop you: medical supplies. First Aid Kit Th
Good day, hikers. No game is truly completed without a can or a bottle of a refreshing carbonated beverage, if you know what we mean 👀 Deadhikers is no exception. In the game you can collect old empty bottles and use them to distract whoever is lurking in the tree shadows. Somet
Hello, hikers. Today we're sharing with you elements of the atmosphere we want to create in the game. The main menu is the first thing you'll see, and we've redesigned it to immerse you in the atmosphere of travel right from the start. But the real atmosphere lives in the small s