Greetings, Explorers! Thank you for joining us on this early expedition into the depths of Mars. This page will serve as your guide — it will help you get started, answer common questions, and provide support should anything go wrong during your journey. Let us descend. Frequently Asked Questions ⏳ How long is the playtest version? The playtest lasts approximately 3 hours, depending on your pla…
Hello, explorers! We are excited to open the new playtest of Blind Descent! Over the past months, we’ve improved, evolved and refined all aspects of the game and we are ready to show them to everyone. From new UI and combat to graphic updates and huge performance optimisations - we’ve got it all. The Martian flora and fauna have also undergone quite a few changes and will greet you with new dan…
It's finally time. After months of adding new features, refining existing ones, and making sure everything is ready, we're excited to welcome you back to Blind Descent. The playtest begins on August 28, and it's our biggest step forward yet. The descent begins soon soon, explorers!
Blind Descent has reached 300,000 wishlists! That’s 300,000 people registered as explorer candidates — ready (or not) to descend into the Martian jungle and face whatever waits below. We’re grateful, slightly terrified, and very, very excited. Keep up the good work - the descent will begin soon!
The next Blind Descent playtest will bring some significant changes to improve your extraterrestrial survival experience. Here's a small glance at what's coming: · A brand-new base system — restore an abandoned outpost instead of building a shack from scratch. · Upgraded and improved visuals and graphics. · More locations to explore and more content to uncover. · Two separate progression paths:…
Attention, Explorers! We've been working on some exciting additions and improvements for Blind Descent, and we want to make sure they're included in the upcoming playtest. To give us enough time to finish and polish these upcoming features, we're moving the playtest to July. We know you're eager to descend into the Martian depths, and we're excited to show you what we've been cooking. Recently,…
Greetings, Explorers! The long-awaited playtest for Blind Descent is coming soon. Prepare your gear and get ready to face the Martian jungle. More details coming soon — follow our news to get the latest info as soon as possible. See you soon!
Ready to brave the Martian depths? Join the upcoming playtest for Blind Descent and be among the first to test our new vision for the game. All you need to do is click the button on the game's page. Sign up now, secure your spot, and we’ll see you on Mars!
Today, we’re sharing a few new features designed to make your survival in the Martian jungle a little easier. Drying Rack The Drying Rack lets players dry fruits and meats. In Blind Descent , food starts to rot after a certain amount of time. Hanging it from a Drying Rack prevents this. However, while fully dried food will no longer spoil, it also loses a large portion of its nutrients and wate…
While exploring the underground Martian jungle, you will encounter all kinds of interesting creatures. Some will remind you of their Earth counterparts, while others might surprise you with their appearance. And they’re all different from one another: whether hostile or friend-shaped, beautiful or weird (or both), each one is wholly unique and alive. Let’s take a closer look at a few of them! �…
In this Dev Diary, we’re taking you behind the curtain of Blind Descent via a conversation with Emrehan , one of the key developers shaping the dark world hidden beneath the Martian surface. During our recent AMA session , Emrehan shared a few insights about the game’s creation, the vision behind its mysterious atmosphere, and how survival, adaptation, and isolation define the Blind Descent exp…
Hi! We are releasing more fixes and changes for the demo! · Infection destruction improved: targeting the core (instead of infection vines) now destroys all infections and their vines, improving the experience; · Infections reach their final stage more slowly; · Placeable items such as the leaf bed and tent require fewer materials; · Various performance improvements; · The water doesn't disappe…
Hello! We've just pushed a new update out, which should help fix performance and stuttering issues, especially for high-end AMD users. Please report if the situation changes for you! · Consuming the food is faster now: 1 animation for full stack, which means you don't have to pluck every fruit one-by-one; · Infection speeds are greatly reduced. It should take much more time now; · Buildings req…
We’re beyond excited to bring Blind Descent to IGN Fan Fest — our first deep dive into the living, breathing underground of Mars. Expect thrilling gameplay moments, unseen lore, and a close look at what makes this alien world come alive. But why just watch when you can descend yourself ? The Demo is live now on Steam — jump in, test your survival instincts, and share your feedback! And if you w…
If you’ve been surviving the depths of Mars in Blind Descent , we’ve found another world worth exploring — one far closer to home, yet no less alien. Meet Astrobotanica , a beautifully crafted adventure where you experience Earth 300,000 years ago — as an alien biologist. Use your botanical expertise to survive, grow plants, harvest crops, and brew powerful tonics. Study unknown flora, unlock t…
Hi, Explorers! New day - new update. Here's what we changed in 0.4.12: · Dialogue navigation doesn't skip two lines at the same time now; · Now you will be correctly holding a vine if you saved and loaded game while having it in your hands; · Now you can walk through all doors; · Fixed the sprinting tutorial at the start of the demo; · Various infection fixes and improvements; · Fixed a bug whe…
The Blind Descent Demo has officially landed on Steam Next Fest! 🌑 Step into the depths of Mars, explore the underground ecosystem, and uncover what lurks beneath the surface. Play the Demo now and experience survival under the Red Planet before anyone else. Don’t forget to share your feedback — your discoveries help shape the journey ahead. 👉 Play now & wishlist: The descent begins… are you…
Hello! We've released the first update for our new demo! The changes are: · Buildings now have show the amount of items needed to build them when you move them; · New UI sounds for Mutation Items and Quest buttons; · Now you will see a notification if you don't have any empty slots for water boiling; · Now you can drop down the vine underwater; · Fixed some sound errors with items; · Now you ca…
Surprise, Explorers! The descent begins early! We couldn’t wait any longer — the Blind Descent Demo is LIVE ahead of schedule! You can play it right now - head over to the demo page to start the download! Explore the Martian underground jungle, uncover its mysteries, and face what lurks in the dark. Got questions? Check out our Demo FAQ here: Dive in, wishlist if you haven’t yet, and tell us ho…
Welcome to the Blind Descent Demo, Explorers! Thanks for joining this early expedition into the Martian depths! This page will be your compass — guiding you through the basics, answering common questions, and helping if things go off track. Ready to begin? Let’s dive underground and see what awaits. 🚀 Frequently Asked Questions ⏳ How long is the Demo? The playtest will run right up until Early…
🚨 Dev AMA going live in 2 hours! 🚨 The descent doesn’t end when you leave the tunnels… now it’s time to ask the team everything you’ve wanted to know about Blind Descent ! We’ve gathered your questions and we’re ready to dive into them — plus you’ll have a chance to ask more live during the stream. 👉 Catch us here: 📺 YouTube (META Publishing): Join us, bring your curiosity, and let’s explor…
Save the date! The descent doesn’t end when you leave the tunnels… now it’s time to ask the team everything you’ve wanted to know about Blind Descent ! We’ve gathered your questions and we’re ready to dive into them — plus you’ll have a chance to ask more live during the stream. Tune in on September, 26th at 4 PM GMT: Twitch YouTube (META Publishing) Join us, bring your curiosity, and let’s exp…
In the vivid depths of Blind Descent , survival is about more than just staying alive — it’s about learning to live in a world that wants to erase your every footprint. Today, we’re diving into one of the game’s core survival mechanics: the Organic Restoration System, a living, reactive force designed to reclaim, regenerate, and resist your intrusion. What Is the Organic Restoration System? Eve…
Gamescom was an unforgettable milestone for Blind Descent ! Presented at the META Publishing booth, the game drew the attention of players and journalists alike. Representing Pokuch, our CEO Emrehan had the chance to personally introduce the game, share its vision, and feel the excitement around our Martian survival experience. Here are his thoughts and impressions from the event 👇 I had an in…
The Blind Descent Playtest has come to an end, and what a journey it has been! More than 37,288 players set foot into the underground jungles of Mars to test their survival skills against bizarre flora and feisty fauna. That’s enough to populate a thriving colony beneath the Martian surface! Out of all fearless survivors, 20% managed to reach the very end of the playtest version. The rest… well…
The descent comes to an end... for now. The tunnels fall silent. Your scanner shuts down. The Blind Descent playtest is now over. Thank you to all brave souls who ventured into the depths. Your feedback will help shape what comes next. But remember… the underground never forgets. And it will call again soon. Stay tuned.
Survivors, the Blind Descent Playtest will end on August 15 at 16:00 (UTC+3). Make your last runs count, gather your final notes, and share your feedback before the tunnels close… for now. See you in the depths again soon!
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