Dead In Vinland

Released: Apr 12, 2018
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 06:08 GMT

Updates & announcements

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19 Feb 2026Developer post
Dead in Antares is NOW AVAILABLE
Sometimes, we long for the sweet escape. Death, at last. But this is not our way. We have found unexpected allies. And... Hope? Hello Survivors! Today's the day! We're SO HAPPY to finally announce that Dead in Antares is now available on Steam! View game page And for the occasion
18 Feb 2026Developer post
Dead in Antares will be available TOMORROW!
This is it, survivors! Dead in Antares will be available TOMORROW on Steam in less than 24 hours! (the game will be released at 4PM CET) To celebrate the launch, Dead in Antares will have a 15% launch discount! And for the SUPER fans of the game who already own Dead in Bermuda an
11 Feb 2026Developer post
What changed since Dead in Vinland? + Supporter's Pack announcement!
Hello survivors! There are only a few days left before the release of Dead in Antares and we couldn't be more excited! We know some of you played Dead in Bermuda and/or Dead in Vinland (and we thank you for that <3). When we started to work on Dead in Antares, we didn't want t
Hello survivors!
There are only a few days left before the release of Dead in Antares and we couldn't be more excited!
We know some of you played Dead in Bermuda and/or Dead in Vinland (and we thank you for that <3). When we started to work on Dead in Antares, we didn't want to do "just" a sequel that was too similar to the previous games, even though we still wanted to keep the "Dead in" feel that our players love.
So, one of our objectives as we worked on Dead in Antares was to create THE ultimate survival/management simulation, that would take advantage of not only our experience from the previous games, but also from The Last Spell.
This is why today, we wanted to talk about some of the evolutions in Dead in Antares, compared to the previous "Dead in" games!
And we also have a surprise announcement at the end!
Less RNG
One of the main feedback was the RNG that was very present in Dead in Vinland, and the fact that sometimes, the game could really hit you with... "not pleasant" events and more!
Now, in Dead in Antares, you'll be able to see exactly what will happen to your characters, whatever the choices you make; this is true both while working at the camp and during explorations. That will allow players to have more control on their actions and what happen to them.
One other feedback we got from Dead in Vinland was the fact that some events could be a bit harsh to some players (yes, we all remember Eirik nearly killing himself while picking up wood).
In Dead in Antares, we still have events affecting your characters that can occur at the fringe of your grasp, but they are much more forgiving than before.
Combat version 2.0
Combats are back in Dead in Antares, better than ever! Not only did we improve the animations, and the whole system, we added a NEW feature: the power surge.
This ultimate ability can turn the tide in the battle, inflicting major damage, or nerfing your foes, and more! Each character has a different power surge, so definitely try them all!
We also expanded the combat system by adding battle passives (obtained by levelling up) so it's up to you to make the best characters!
And what's that?
That's right. By uprading your classes in the Laboratory, you'll be able to unlock new skills for the combat, making the combat in Dead in Antares more customized than ever!
Goodbye Fire! Hello Energy!
In Dead in Vinland, the fire of your camp was CRUCIAL. You not only needed it to boil water, but if it died down, it could lead to catastrophic outcomes.
In Dead in Antares, relying on fire would be not only anachronic, but it would also not be interesting from a design point of view, as the introduction of science in Antares meant having the possibility to use new mechanics that were not possible previously.
The Energy is your new crucial resource in Dead in Antares. It will refillevery night, but you'll also need to generate it during the day if you need some surplus, as some of the camp stations also require it: the workshop, the laboratory, the radar,... And you'll also need energy during the night if you want the temperature of the shelter to be perfect in case of extreme weather!
Exploration revamped!
Exploration has been completely reworked since Dead in Vinland.
Now, every day in the game, you'll be given the opportunity to send 3 characters on an expedition, only if you have enough water. At the start of the game, you'll only be able to explore one place each day, but that'll be improved as you make progress in the game.
That means that only one of the three selected characters will be able to interact with the entity you will find during the exploration!
This has two consequences:
You'll need to not only pick a good team for combat, in case you find enemies along the way
And that team will also need to be balanced for the entity you will find!
Fortunately, if none of your characters has good stats for the entity, you'll be able to come back later, but you'll need to do a new exploration, so this is far from being the ideal solution.
Let's do science!
In Dead in Antares, your characters will be living (mostly barely surviving) on an unknwon planet, full of dangers, but also of opportunities that could save them in the end.
Thankfully, this group of survivors have among them the best scientists on Earth, who will happily analyze items and resources they will find on the planet and how they can use it in the Laboratory! (And to be honest, they would rather spend their time in their lab analyzing weird stuff than being out in the wild meeting deadly creatures).
You'll also find a new resource: knowledge.
Knowledge will be obtained by identifying items in the laboratory and discovering areas using the radar.
This knowledge will be essential when using the workshop and upgrading your battle classes in the Laboratory.
A full crew of 10 characters
In Dead in Antares, you have a full crew of 10 characters that you will need to keep alive up to the end of the game. This is a very big change from Dead in Vinland where only the Family (the 4 main characters) needed to stay alive.
This allowed us to have way more control on the narration of the game and make it very different than in Vinland, as each character will play their role in the story.
We know some players liked the fact that each playthrough was different by the choice of which secondary character would join the camp.
However, that allowed us to be way more ambitious in another part of the game...
RELATIONSHIPS
In Dead in Vinland, most of the relationships were between member of the family and recrutable characters. We managed to alleviate this with one of the DLCs of the game, but it was very complex for players to watch all the scenes.
In Dead in Antares, one of the things we committed to was to have relationship dialogues between EACH pair of characters.
This is something we're very proud of, as the "Dead in" series has always been about "A group of different characters actually living together".
In Dead in Antares, we're very proud that each pair of characters will have a different relationship: great friendship, rivalry, romance... You name it!
Characters with a good relationship wil have more bonuses when working together, and the main gameplay advantage is that they will earn more XP by working together, so there are only great benefits to increase their relationships!
As Dead in Antares is a BIG game, you probably won't be able to see all the different relationships events in one run, so... it's up to you to increase the relationship of your favourite pairings!
Dead in Antares - Supporter's Pack
For fans of the game, we will also release a little DLC called "Supporter's Pack"!
This DLC will have:
The OST of the game
A special cosmetic battle skin for Amelia
And a very special robot that will join your camp
This very cute bot be unlocked during the first days of your adventure on Antares Prime. It's mostly cute and will bring you some happiness just by looking at it. (yes, it's very cute)
Yes, you can pet the bot.
And if you pet it enough, once a day, this bot will give you a little bit of resources. Not a lot, but it's doing its best.
This supporter's pack will be available to buy when Dead in Antares releases on Steam, on February 19th!
Dead in Antares releases next week, so be prepared!
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29 Jan 2026Developer post
Captain's Log #09 - Camp Stations (pt.2)
Hello survivors! Dead in Antares releases in... 3 WEEKS! January felt like it has lasted for 6 months, and at the same time, it went by SO QUICKLY. So yeah, it's the finish line for us. A ton of last details to polish, final testings... We're on time, but we're not wasting a sing
Hello survivors!
Dead in Antares releases in... 3 WEEKS! January felt like it has lasted for 6 months, and at the same time, it went by SO QUICKLY.
So yeah, it's the finish line for us. A ton of last details to polish, final testings... We're on time, but we're not wasting a single minute before the release :)
And today, we want to talk about even more work stations in the camp! Choosing who will work in which stations, in which order, will be crucial in your survival, so you don't, you know, die of starvation or any other horrible cause you might meet in the game.
Recreation Area
Chilling out with companions in misfortune might be just what everyone needs at some point.
Your characters will be under a LOT of stress in the game, as they're thrown in an unknown part of the universe, fighting creatures, aliens, as the fate of humankind rests on their shoulder, with 0 certainty they will ever go home one day...
So, the recreation area is the best way to decrease their stress! That station will always require 2 workers! And the more communication your characters have, the more stress they will remove!
Pro Cooker
A balanced diet is highly recommended for optimizing survival chances in hostile environments
That camp station is very practical, as it doesn't require any worker in it!
All you'll need is some energy and the required ingredients! And if you manage to upgrade it enough, you might be able to make even more complex meals! You'll be that close to having the best foodtruck on Antares Prime (okay, it'd be the only one, and it's not even a truck, but you get the idea)
Gathering Camp
Xenofruits may not be very nutritious, but those that aren't lethal pack plenty of vitamins.
Frutis will have several uses in the game, but they're a very easy to get resource, especially in the early game!
Hunting Camp
All the gear needed to hunt, or to be hunted, depending on the hunter's luck
The Hunting Camp is the best way to gather some meat, which is another resource essential to manage your hunger! Don't forget a lure!
Fishing Camp
What contributes a fish on this planet is open to debate, but if it can be eaten, it probably counts
Similar to the hunting camp, you'll only need a bait to get plenty of fish from the "lake". (for our sanity, we'll say those are totally normal fish from a totally normal lake).
Keep in mind that similar to Dead in Vinland, material and food stations will need some time to be replenished, so don't spend all your time hunting and fishing!
Pen
The slobbery secretions are their way of showing affection in return of the care they receive
I'm sure some of you remember the VERY CUTE sheep from Dead in Vinland. They're unfotunately not back in Dead in Antares (yes, sad).
However, Noemi has found some adorable (her words) slugs that are incredibly friendly. And cute, we must admit.
So, the pen will give you some very precious resources:
Eggs
Raw Meat
Mucus (that is used to feem them!)
Their sheep will have an influence on the resources they produce, so you might want to keep slugs from all ages!
And yes, making raw meat out of them will make you sad, but it's up to you.
Garden
To grow your own food is a supreme luxury on Earth. Here, it's simply a matter of avoiding starvation
Thanks to the garden, you'll be able to get some very precious resources:
Plants
Vegetables
Silk
However, before cultivating anything, you'll first need to plow a plot!
Then, once your plot is plowed (congrats!), you'll need some seeds, and then you'll need to choose which resource you'll want to cultivate.
Once you've chosen your resource, you'll need to wait a few days for the growth to end. However, be careful of the dryness and the parasites!
You'll need some fertilizers and pesticides to make sure your plot isn't destroyed!
Once your growth is at 100, you'll be able to assign a character to harvest your resource!
Mining Station
Extracting valuable ore was the point of the whole mission. But not like this.
Ore is one of the most precious resources in Dead in Antares, and you'll need to mine and process it. Often.
Carbon Station
Let's pretend we can collect what we need without harming too many carbon-based lifeforms.
Similar to the Mining Station, the Carbon Station will be used to collect and process carbon, another crucial resource in the game!
Botany Station
This is quite similar to growing plants in the hydroponic vats, but for adults.
The botany station will not only be used to collect and process plants, you'll also be able to use those plants to create a random healing powder!
Polymer Station
Polymerization of various local substances can provide many useful materials.
This station will let you collect and process polymers, which are one of the brand-new resources you'll find in Dead in Antares, and they have many applications, thanks to their elasticity and toughness.
Aaaaand that's all for the work stations! Phew, that was a lot, wasn't it?
And I haven't mentioned what they do once upgraded... You'll discover it by yourselves, when Dead in Antares lands on Steam on February 19th, in 3 weeks!
Take care, survivors! <3
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14 Jan 2026Developer post
Captain's Log #08 - Camp Stations (pt.1)
Hello Survivors! 2026 is finally upon us, and next month we will finally release the THIRD instalment of the "Dead in" series. On the production end, we still have about a million things to finish and polish, as the team wants Dead in Antares to be the BEST and most advanced epis
19 Dec 2025Developer post
Captain's Log #07 - The Sounds of Dead in Antares
Hello everyone and welcome to this last devblog before the holidays! We will all be taking a well deserved break as we’re entering the final lap of the development of Dead in Antares. Starting in January, our devlog will be released at a faster pace, as we still have some very co
04 Dec 2025Developer post
Captain's Log #06 - Tribute System + ...factions?!
Hello Survivors! December is finally upon us, so let us rejoice! And before anything, ICYMI, just last week, we announced that Dead in Antares will be released on February 19th 2026! Just over 2 months to wait, we cannot wait! We're nearing the final stages of the development, ev
25 Nov 2025Developer post
Dead in Antares lands on Steam on February 19th 2026
Hello Heroes! We hope you're doing alright! We will be back very soon with a brand-new blogpost (with more infos about a returning feature we haven't discussed yet!), but in the meantime we have AMAZING NEWS! That's right, the new episode in the "Dead in" series will finally rele
29 Oct 2025Developer post
Captain's Log #05 - Relationships!
Hello Survivors! We hope you're okay! We're a biiiiit late for this month's blogpost, BUT we are still on time! View game page During this month, we got to do some balancing on the demo , thanks to your feedback, so thank you! And if you haven't checked the demo yet, we strongly
22 Oct 2025Developer post
Vagrus - The Riven Realms “At the Heart of Ruin” Expansion is Live Now
Hello! We've known Lost Pilgrim Studio for nearly 10 years, since our early days for Dead in Vinland! And we couldn't be happier about their new release! Vagrus: The Riven Realms is an award-winning, turn-based, open-world dark fantasy strategy-RPG set in a deeply immersive world
Hello!
We've known Lost Pilgrim Studio for nearly 10 years, since our early days for Dead in Vinland! And we couldn't be happier about their new release!
Vagrus: The Riven Realms is an award-winning, turn-based, open-world dark fantasy strategy-RPG set in a deeply immersive world shaped by over two decades of tabletop roleplaying. Developed by Lost Pilgrims, a team who built their own setting – the Riven Realms – through countless DnD-style campaigns, the game features over 2.5 million words of story-driven, lore-heavy, richly-branching narrative that captures the spirit of classic tabletop adventures. In the game, the player takes the role of a vagrus - a sort of a caravan leader who makes a living in a strange and dangerous dark fantasy world by leading a traveling company on all kinds of ventures.
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Lost Pilgrims have just posted a huge announcement on their Steam development blog about releasing their second expansion of Vagrus – At the Heart of Ruin along with a Ruinous Supporter Pack – on Steam and various console platforms. This expansion offers a tight but multi-layered and dense region fraught with conflict and rich with opportunities. Vagri who decide to brave the forsaken paths of this broken realm will be challenged not only by new foes and villains, but also by the very nature one must traverse the mountainous terrain.
New Content and Features
A fresh, dangerous region unfettered from Imperial dominance and brimming with peril
A dark narrative adventure with several overarching stories as well as shorter adventures
Deep quests with multiple outcomes and a plethora of personalities
Many new opportunities and challenges for traders, mercenaries, and explorers
A host of new enemies, be they crazed scavengers or creatures cursed beyond recognition
A large cast of NPCs, some new and some old, who can be a part of your story
New minor factions the likes of which few vagri have ever had the chance to befriend or fight against
New obstacles, rewards, lore, and more of our signature visual art
So, if this sounds like something you may like, check out the main game and its expansion!
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19 Sep 2025Developer post
Captain's Log #04
Hello Survivors! A new blogpost has arrived! We hope you enjoyed Dead in Bermuda, and we're very happy to bring you some news from the latest game in the series: Dead in Antares! The August demo was an important milestone for us, as we were able to get some amazing feedback from
27 Aug 2025Developer post
The demo of Dead in Antares is NOW AVAILABLE
Hello Survivors! Today's the day! The demo version of Dead in Antares is NOW available on Steam! View game page This demo will allow you to experience the very first days of your adventure on Antares Prime: Play Amelia, William, Liu and Polina (and maybe 2 more, if you survive lo
Hello Survivors!
Today's the day! The demo version of Dead in Antares is NOW available on Steam!
View game page
This demo will allow you to experience the very first days of your adventure on Antares Prime:
Play Amelia, William, Liu and Polina (and maybe 2 more, if you survive long enough... ;) )
Discover the brand-new version of our combat system, introducing the Power Surge!
Build your first camp stations
Manage your characters and their survival
Explore this beautiful/mysterious/dangerous planet that is Antares Prime and you might find out there is much more than meets the eye
Please keep in mind that this demo is still work in progress, and things might (and very much will) change in the final version of the game!
Finally, if you have any feedback about the demo, please let us know in the comments or on our Discord server!
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18 Aug 2025Developer post
ICYMI The demo of Dead in Antares will be released on August 27th
Hello survivors! Just a quick reminder that the free demo of Dead in Antares will be released NEXT WEEK, on August 27th! In this demo, you'll be able to experience the opening hours of the most ambitious "Dead in" game yet: Play up to day 11 (if you survive long enough) Play 4 ch
Hello survivors!
Just a quick reminder that the free demo of Dead in Antares will be released NEXT WEEK, on August 27th!
In this demo, you'll be able to experience the opening hours of the most ambitious "Dead in" game yet:
Play up to day 11 (if you survive long enough)
Play 4 characters... and maybe more? (shh)
Fight your first enemies
Start exploring the planet
Build your first camp stations
And most importantly... survive!
The demo of Dead in Antares will be released on August 27th 2025 on Steam!
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Take care <3
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24 Jul 2025Developer post
Dead in Antares Characters Pt. 1
Hello survivors! We hope you're okay! In case you missed it, last week we unveiled a brand-new look at Dead in Antares, focusing on the battle system. Next month we’ll explore the new features a bit deeper in a captain’s log, but for now as everyone in the team is focused on poli
18 Jul 2025Developer post
New trailer + A demo of Dead in Antares will be released on August 27th!
Hello Space survivors! We hope you're doing okay! Summer is finally here, and despite the heatwave that's trying to kill us (we don't have the same thermostat as our characters, sadly. but at least we're not on an unknown planet, thousands of lightyears from earth, so we'd say it
07 Mar 2025Developer post
Sequel announced: Dead in Antares!
Hello survivors! Wow, the last blogpost was written... almost 3 years ago, and Dead in Vinland will celebrate its seventh anniversary next month, how time flies! Back then, we had done a small announcement: that the "Dead in" series would continue. Aaaaand... SURPRISE! We've just
05 Jul 2022Developer post
SUMMER SALE: Sunny discounts for a refreshing summer!
Only a few days left to pick Dead In Vinland at a sunny special price ☀️
12 Apr 2022Developer post
Dead in Vinland is 4 years old!
"Four years! It's been four years since you first set foot on this beautiful island to build a new home. You made allies along the way, learned new things and started to live again." Today, we celebrate the fourth year of Dead in Vinland with you. Thank you for playing, skål ever
14 Feb 2022Developer post
Steam Weeklong Sale: Celebrate the Valentine's week until February 21st
Enjoy our Valentine's week with the Steam Weeklong Sale: Dead in Vinland up to 75% off 💐
29 Jan 2022Developer post
The Steam Lunar New Year Sale, it's until February 3rd!
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Updates & announcements

Less RNG

Combat version 2.0

Goodbye Fire! Hello Energy!

Exploration revamped!

Let's do science!

A full crew of 10 characters

RELATIONSHIPS

Dead in Antares - Supporter's Pack

Recreation Area

Pro Cooker

Gathering Camp

Hunting Camp

Fishing Camp

Pen

Garden

Mining Station

Carbon Station

Polymer Station

The Shelter

Generator

Water Tanks

Forge

Workshop

Laboratory

Radar

Tutoring Space

Infirmary

One more thing

Tribute System

Who is living on Antares Prime?

Relationships

New Content and Features

What's new?

Release Date

We can now confidently announce that Dead in Antares will be released in EARLY 2026.

Meet The Crew! Pt 2

Noemi Lombardi | Xenobiologist

Maria Fernanda Cortez | Scout

Park So Young | Sniper

Gabriel Payet | Jack of all Trades

Omar Al Safadi | Diplomat

Dwayne Woods | Mercenary

Meet The Crew - part 1

Amelia Rosenhart | The Captain

William Eriksson | The Field Medic

Liu Jian | The Chief Engineer

Polina Shevchenko | The Astrophysicist