Improvements & Fixes · Updated to Unity version 6000.4.7f1 - fixing a memory leak · Adjusted some texture resolutions for memory preservation · Improved the way assets are stored in memory for considerable gains · Drone based Sidearm overclocks are now part of the 3 sidearm mission goal · Addressed an issue with glyphids standing still · Fixed issue with Warden teleporting, see yeeting, across…
Hello Miners, To celebrate the launch of the Heavy Duty Expansion, we're giving away a Steam Deck and a bunch of keys for the game and the DLC. But instead of just making a giant sweepstakes, we thought we'd make it a bit more interesting. Submit a suggestion for a dwarf Voice Line! Do you scream along when the dwarves go "YOU WANT SOME MORE?" Have you always dreamt of having your own voice lin…
Improvements & Fixes · Fixed an issue where the Demolisher could get stuck on detonators, supply pods, cargo pods and the like · Fixed audio bugs on Rock Dozer · Fixed an issue where some weapon audio would continue through pausing and shops · Improved video settings tab · Fixed display and resolution application bug on startup · Fixed Q'ronar not taking damage from player projectiles · Fixed a…
Improvements & Fixes · Deepcore PGL: Cluster grenade performance issues fixed · Improved Demolisher drop pod ramp gameplay · Fixed a milestone pop up issue · Doubled the chance of honk and stone Balance changes · Demolisher handling buffed: Increased turning speed · Demolisher Contractor buffed: · Move speed: Moved from class mod to class · Armor: +10% → +20% · Base HP: 150 → 175 · Max HP: +10%…
Hello Miners, It’s time to gear up. Today we’re launching Heavy Duty , a brand-new paid DLC packed with destructive firepower, frozen frontiers, and high-stakes missions. Alongside it, a free update rolls out to all players with endless mode, mastery rewards, tag system changes, and the usual slew of system improvements, bug fixes, and balance changes. Let’s break it down: HEAVY DUTY EXPANSION…
Alongside the upcoming paid expansion Heavy Duty , we are releasing a free game update packed with new systems, improvements, and ways to push your builds further than before. Here is a look at what is coming on April 30th. Endless Mode The long-awaited Endless Mode is finally here. The first 10 stages of an Endless Dive are shorter, with increased enemy density. You will move through these ear…
Hello Miners, It’s time to unveil the third and final pillar of our upcoming Heavy Duty Expansion . You’ve already met the destructive force of the Demolisher class and dug into the chaos of the Egg Hunt mission. Now, we’re taking you somewhere colder and far more unpredictable. Welcome to Glacial Strata . A Biome Built for Momentum With Glacial Strata, our focus shifted toward speed and explos…
Hello Miners, We’re cracking open something new for the upcoming Heavy Duty Expansion in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Say hello to the Egg Hunt mission! Veterans of Deep Rock Galactic might recognize the name… but don’t get too comfortable. This isn’t your standard bug egg scramble. A New Kind of Egg Hunt In the first stages of a dive, you’ll be gathering alien eggs scattered across the caves…
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Heavy Duty Expansion The mines are about to get a whole lot louder. Introducing the Heavy Duty expansion for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. For the first time in the history of Deep Rock Galactic, we’re adding an entirely new playable class: NEW CLASS: DEMOLISHER Built for destruction. Engineered for overkill. This new powerhouse class operates a fully weaponized i…
Though the going was tough, one athlete rose to the top Through the grueling gauntlets, one dwarf managed to not only survive, but thrive and bring home that most coveted trophy, the ultimate prize, the Ultimate Challenge Invitational belt. Farham, the returning champion, took home another victory! Although he was competing against Ohrye, a veteran with more than a thousand dives under his belt…
Hello Miners, In just a few short days, we will redefine the concept of sports. This happens, of course, at the grand finale of the 2026 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Ultimate Challenge Invitationals. In front of a live audience at Copenhagen Gaming Week (and around the world via Twitch and Youtube ), we’ll witness Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor at its absolute maximum difficulty, as contestants…
Hello Miners, The hour of greatness approaches. We’re on the road to the historic final tournament of the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Ultimate Challenge Invitationals, which will broadcast live next week on February 12th. But the action already begins this week! It’s time to reveal your contestants for this year’s tournament — and they’ll face their first challenge in just two days, as they…
Hello Miners, It’s time. Time for greatness. Time for unprecedented athleticism. Time for one dwarf to rise above the rest. THAT’S RIGHT: It’s time for a new champion to be forged in the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Ultimate Challenge Invitationals 2026 . It’s the biggest sporting event since the invention of the ball. On Thursday, February 12th at 15:45 CEST , the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivo…
Hello Miners, Happy holidays from all of us at Funday Games. Thank you for all your support this year - you're the reason we do what we do. We look forward to showing you what we have cooking for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor in 2026. Consider voting for us in the Steam Awards in the "Best Game on Steam Deck" category. V
Features · Mid-game saving is here! The game will now autosave when you enter the shop. If you need to end the game before finishing a run, it will resume at the beginning of your last shop visit. Improvements & Fixes · Optimized bullet trail rendering. This reduces the CPU load in bullet-heavy scenarios · We introduced additional levels to some of the upgrades in the upgrade menu, depicted wit…
Hello Miners, We’ve got something exciting in the works for you! In this Development Log, we want to tell you about a much-requested feature the team is working on: Mid-run saving. So how does it work? When you quit the game, your progress will now start at the last shop you visited. That means no more losing a great run because your pet lootbug tripped over the power cable. This feature is als…
Improvements & Fixes · Achievement “Unreasonable uptime”: Fixed an issue where the achievement still required 60 seconds, even though it should be 30 seconds. · Achievement “Undercooked”: Fixed an issue where you didn’t get the achievement if you salvaged the Overclock. · Mission Goals: Fixed an issue where you had to complete 2 stages instead of just 1 while activating B0b-33 no more than 2 ti…
BIG NEWS, miners! Management is thrilled to announce that Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor has been nominated for Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards! We’re proud to see how far the game has come, and it’s all thanks to your continuous support. Cast your vote before October 31st and help us bring home the trophy. 🏆 VOTE HERE 👉 ROCK AND STONE!
Hello Miners! Today, we released a tiny security patch on Steam. Version 1.0.87p (same as the last version number) Unity Technologies have found a security flaw in their engine that affects Windows, and todays update has that flaw patched out. Unity says that they have no knowledge of anyone exploiting this issue, and no users have been at risk. For Deep Rock Galactic : Survivor - no one was ev…
Hello Miners, As promised, we have just released an update addressing a ton of issues and bug reports we have received since the 1.0 launch. Thank you so much for your feedback, and please keep it coming! Features New Gate Missions Gate missions are now locked to specific biomes and come with nasty outbreak mutators. To boost morale, each dwarf will be given a mandatory pep talk and a shiny art…
Fixed an issue where controller input was too sensitive to long pressing, resulting in regular button push input registering as long presses, leading to player input feeling sluggish and unresponsive. · Fixed the wording of a number of achievements to match the intended requirements to unlock them (we are still investigating some other achievement issues for a future patch)
Hello Miners, First off, a huge THANK YOU for the warm reception, reactions, and feedback to the 1.0 launch of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor! Your support means the world to us, and we’ve been reading and discussing everything you’ve shared. Keep it coming! It helps us make the game even better, because we’re not done yet. Hotfix + Upcoming Patch We’ve got a hotfix lined up for this week (hopefu…
HELLO MINERS, The day is finally here - the 1.0 launch of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. If you’re a new player: Welcome! Most of the update notes probably won’t mean much to you yet, but this version of DRG:S is the most approachable it’s ever been. We’ve reworked the game’s flow with clearer goals, expanded mission variety, and a deeper progression system, refined through feedback from our Ear…
Hello Miners, It’s finally the week of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor 1.0, so we wanted to check in with you and let you know the exact timing of the launch. Here at the Funday studio, we’ll be pressing the big red “LAUNCH” button on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at exactly: 1 PM // 13.00 CEST Then we’ll kick back, grab a drink, watch someone on Twitch stream the game, and hope that the server…
Hello Miners, We’re getting closer and closer to the 1.0 release of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. A short while ago, we announced that the game would be available on Xbox as well. In the Xbox reveal trailer, some of you might have caught a glimpse of a big new feature coming on September 17th. If you want to go into the update spoiler-free, you should probably skip this Steam Post, because it’s…
Hello miners, Our journey to 1.0 continues, and along with it, our sneak peek series. This week, we’re showcasing the last, but definitely not least, handsome dwarf: the Driller. We’ll be revealing his upcoming class mods visuals: Foreman, Interrogator, and Strong Armed. Each skin is designed to visually show the unique strengths of your role, be it brushing off damage, unleashing elemental may…
Hello Miners, When Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor goes into 1.0 on September 17th, we are adding a big new feature we are calling “ Gear ”. Occasionally, during your missions on Hoxxes, a piece of gear will drop, and picking it up adds it to your gear menu. There is a guaranteed gear drop when you kill a boss, and a smaller chance to get a piece by killing glyphids in regular combat. Between miss…
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