- 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
Dread Hunger
Update Notes for 10/01/2024
Dread Hunger: Shutdown FAQ
Q: What about refunds?
A: All purchases are subject to the standard Steam refund policy, and we fully support this. For more information: https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds
Q: What will happen to Dread Hunger for its current players?
A: Dread Hunger will remain in your Steam library. You'll still be able to download, install, and play the game on community hosted servers.
Q: Where are the server files for hosting Dread Hunger?
A: We're working to make the server files available by the end of the year and will announce them as soon as they're ready for release.
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.
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.
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 decorations!
Haven't seen the new update yet? Click here to check it out.
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 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!
Update 1.2 | A Place To Call Home
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 update trailer here:
As usual, patch notes will be available over the next few days.
The Expanse (Reworked)
Prepare for a new expedition - complete with all new art, nitro path, cave systems, lighthouse and a new key landmark...
We hope this will give you some exciting new paths and techniques to explore and play with. Take a sneak peek at some key areas:
The Whaling Docks
The Lighthouse
The Chapel
Ship Customization
New Merchant - Shipwright
A new merchant has arrived on the docks - Samuel Molyneux! Speak with him to modify and preview your dream vessel!
Ship Cosmetics
Decorate each area/room of the ship uniquely with new furniture, decorations, figureheads, helms, flags, paint, lighting and more!
See the Ship Cosmetic DLCs available:
Dread Hunger Helms of the Emperor
Dread Hunger Admiral's Decor
Dread Hunger Naval Furnishings
Dread Hunger Interior Restoration
Dread Hunger Ensigns of the Sea
Dread Hunger Hull Restoration
Dread Hunger Lighting Fixtures and Hues
Dread Hunger Helms of History
Dread Hunger Helms of the Artisan
Dread Hunger Figureheads of the Sirens
Dread Hunger Figureheads of the Hunt
Dread Hunger Figureheads of Myth
Dread Hunger Figureheads of the Kraken
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We know it's been a long wait, but you deserve the best update possible. Thank you for your patience!
We're incredibly excited to release a map and cosmetics we've had a lot of fun playtesting with and hope you enjoy experimenting with them just as much!
Click here to jump into our Discord and chat about the update!
Best of luck on your expeditions, Explorers!
- The Dread Hunger Team
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Follow our socials for the latest news and updates!
Discord: http://discord.gg/dreadhunger
Twitter: @DreadHungerGame
Roadmap Update
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...
Roadmap 2022: Part II
Ship Customization
Ship Customization is on its way! Soon you'll be able to personalize your ship and make it uniquely yours.
Map Update: The Expanse
Expanse Update is in the works! Both the art and key areas of the map are undergoing some serious changes.
Take a sneak peek at the refurbished map:
From the Devs
Behind the scenes we've got a lot going on. Development isn't just about new content, but also the not-as-exciting but still very important aspects of the game - like balance.
As always, we remain committed to reviewing balance and adjusting it as needed. You'll likely see us make some tweaks over the next while as we work to get everything working in harmony for you.
Follow our socials and be the first to see sneak peeks of what's coming in the next content update!
The Dread Hunger Team
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Discord: http://discord.gg/dreadhunger
Twitter: @DreadHungerGame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreadHunger
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DreadHunger/
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 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
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 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