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Hello Survivors! Please enjoy the latest update, and thank you all again for all the feedback and reports! Development Update 7/25/26 Additons · Added a new island. · Added a new drivable raft. · Added animations for consuming all food items; previously, some items were consumed without an animation. · Added a new container with a combination lock. · Added a new achievement. Changes · Reduced t…
Pick up Away From Life or give the gift of survival to a friend for 25% OFF during the Steam Summer Sale 🏝️ Thank you for the support, and enjoy the summer sale! Stay safe, stay resourceful, 🐋 Recent News Wildlife & Exploration Update Part 1 Away From Life Safari Community Event 🏝️ Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review. 🐚 Join the Islands Community Discord Reddit X Instagram TikTok
Hello Survivalists! In celebration of the first major update for Away From Life, it's time for another community event. Introducing... 🥥 How to Enter Explore the islands in search of wild animals and take a screenshot of it! Anything from the new Leopard to Spiders is fair game in this event. If it slithers, swims, crawls, or flies, share it to be entered in a random drawing for a $25 Steam gi…
Hello Survivalists! I am thrilled to announce that the first part of June's major updates is here! With this milestone complete, Part 2: Ocean Activities is on the way! Thank you to everyone who left feedback, bug reports, and suggestions. Enjoy the patch notes below. 🐆 June 18 Patch Notes ADDITIONS · New Yucca Biome · New Animals · Leopard · Tucan · New weapons · Sickle · Double Spear · New H…
Hey Survivalists! With your help, I've been busy working on updates and patches. Every report helps make Away From Life better, and I'm thrilled to say the Updated Roadmap is finally here! Take a look at what's coming for Away From Life and now when it's expected to arrive. Of course, what you see may change as new priorities spring up, but for now, here's what's happening: June 🐋 Wildlife & E…
Development Update 5/17/26 ADDITIONS · Added a padlock system · Added a new structure — a lighthouse with a locked door that requires solving a letter-based code · Added a new weapon — Primitive Slingshot · Added a new note · Added a loot box to the helicopter and reduced its fuel consumption CHANGES · Reduced sideways and backward movement speed FIXES · Fixed a bug where items could be placed…
Development Update 5/13/26 ADDITIONS · Added an “I’m Stuck” button in case players get stuck somewhere. (thank you for all your suggestions for this!) · Added new rock inscriptions on the islands. · Added more items that can be repaired. · Added saving for anchor and sail positions on rafts. CHANGES · Reduced helicopter sensitivity and lift power, making the helicopter easier to control. · Redu…
Hello, Survivalists! There have been a lot of questions as to what's next for Away From Life, and I'm thrilled to finally share the roadmap! You can now check out what's coming in updates soon, what's in current development, and what the long-term plans are for the future. Thank you to everyone who's provided feedback so far. These couldn't happen without you! Please enjoy Away From Life's road…
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/29/26 ADDITIONS · The required level has been added to the crafting process description. CHANGES · You can no longer drink from water cather if you have the maximum water supply. · Changed key icons in the menu FIXES · Fixed collisions on the map · Fixed a bug where carpets couldn't be picked up · Fixed a bug where some islands weren't marked as discovered · Fixed a…
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/27/26 ADDITIONS · Motorboat inventory is now saved · A new weapon has been added: the Homemade Rifle · A new workbench has been added: the Advanced Workbench · The ability to craft engines has been added · New items have been added: engine parts and wires CHANGES · The workbench model and name have been changed; it is now called the Primitive Workbench · When a clie…
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/26/26 ADDITIONS · Added an autosave feature. CHANGES · You can no longer accidentally leave the helicopter while flying. You must turn it off first or land before exiting. · Reduced helicopter fuel consumption. · The flashlight now requires battery replacement. One battery lasts for 10 minutes. FIXES · Fixed a freeze issue when loading the save list. (To remove the…
Hello Survivalists! First off, thank you to everyone who's jumped in, played, given feedback, reported bugs, and left a review. Your support during the Early Access launch means the world to us, so we're celebrating with an event! 🛖 Share Your Home Away From Home! 🛖 🥥 How to Enter Just as the name implies, we want to see your base! Been building something cool on land? Or the ultimate ocean…
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/24/26 ADDITIONS · Added new destroyed ships on islands CHANGES · Improved animal hitboxes · Disabled rain from destroying thatch buildings · Destroying buildings now returns resources · Improved knife hitboxes · Improved inventory item targeting. It's now easier to pick up small items such as gunpowder, nails, etc.. · Increased the time before items dropped from the…
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 The new game update includes the following · Wasps no longer attack in Peaceful mode · Fixed some save-related issues · The opening cutscene will no longer play if there is already at least one save file · Rope can now be crafted by hand, but it is more efficient to craft it using the spinning wheel · Added a new structure: Small Water Catcher (it is not as effective as t…
The wait is over! Away From Life is available now in Early Access on Steam! Sail, swim, and begin your life away from it all for $12.99 with a limited 25% launch discount! As a solo developer, this journey could not have been possible without YOU! I am thrilled to say that after years of development and many all-nighters, Away From Life is officially out in Early Access on Steam! Huge thank you…
Gather your stones, pick up some sticks, and get ready to survive because... Away From Life Is Coming To Early Access April 22nd! 🌴💀 🏝️ Early Access Includes: · Full exploration of the islands · Vehicle, item, and base building · Multiplayer · Dangerous inhabitants, flora, and fauna · and more! (Can't go spoiling all the secrets of the Islands.) Of course, this is just the beginning. Future…
Playtest #3 Sign-ups Are Open! It's almost time to return to the islands, Survialists! Sign up below to be part of Away From Life's upcoming playtest. Just like the other playtests, your feedback will help me shape Away From Life. 🍍Playtest #3 Information Sign up with the Google Form below and join our official Discord. You will receive your playtest key the day before the playtest via DM from…
Hello, Survivalists! I am excited to talk about a developer update that was inspired by community feedback! I've heard a lot of requests from the community about the types of boats they'd like to see. So with that in mind, please enjoy the latest developer update, all about boats! The Motorboat Get superior speed and protection in your very own motorboat! The community requested this beautiful…
Hello Survivalists! The second beta test is officially over! Thank you to every player who jumped in and explored the islands! 💙 If you haven't had a chance and would like to add your feedback, please take a moment to fill out the feedback form below: Away From Life Feedback Form. With this test over, we are another step closer to the release build. It's with your help that I've come this far…
Today is the day, Survivalists! Away From Life's Second Beta Test Has Begun! Welcome back to the islands! Below is some of what you can expect when attempting to survive in this playtest. To test the latest build without giving away the entire game, you'll have about 2 - 2.5 hours to play. 🦈 Haven't signed up yet? No problem! Here is how: Fill out our Google Form to sign up for the playtest an…
Sign-ups for Away From Life's second beta test are open! Hello Survivors! 💀🏝️ I am happy to announce that there will be a second beta test! If you want to see how far Away From Life has come or missed out on the first playtest, now is your chance. 🪸 How to Sign up Fill out our Google Form to sign up for the playtest and join our Discord . Signup Form Away From Life Discord Players who sign u…
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 The new game update includes the following · Now, when you start a new game, you get a T-shirt and shorts (which is more realistic and logical, since you were wearing clothes after the crash). · After death, you won't receive resources like in a new game, but only a primitive axe. · The threshold for when you get hot has been increased to 37 degrees. · A shoulder bag has…
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 The new game update includes the following: · Changed the crafting of some items · Fixed a bug with the item widget in multiplayer where the widget was visible from a distance · Added fireworks (Happy New Year!) · Removed camera shaking during attacks · Fixed a client-side blurring bug · Changed some impact sounds on surfaces · Added a new weapon - the Primitive Stone Axe…
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 Here are some implementations that were made in our internal build based on your feedback: · New melee weapon attack animations · Added a new island near the ship · New hitbox system that better registers hits · Increased volume of weather effects inside buildings · Fixed a bug where the jump key drained energy in water · Added a corpse decomposition system after death ·…
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 I have been working on some improvements based on feedback from the last Beta Test section. You should expect more bug fixes and general improvements before the next beta test, which we expect to run between the end of December and the start of January. · The watch has become smarter; it now has a charge (it needs to be charged in the sun, in the shade and at night). It w…
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 This week, we released some updates for the game in the internal build: · Added impact marks on some surfaces. · Added sea urchins that can injure you. Keep your distance. · Changed the clock position; you can now zoom in by holding down the key. · Fixed a bug with quick slot scrolling when attempting to rotate a structure. · Changed weapon running animations. · Added the…
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