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12 Aug 2026
NewsOpen Playtest has ended!———Community
Community · published 12 Aug 2026, 22:21:06 UTC
Open Playtest has ended!
Playtest is now signup only, you can request access to be in the next batch of testers. For those of you already with access nothing changes. -You can still invite your friends. When the next major update comes out I will likely admit more testers.
Major update · published 31 Jul 2026, 17:36:52 UTC
Major Update 0.6 Pre-1
Added: -Animal Biome Buffs -Depending on which biome an animal is born in, it can receive a speed, health, or damage buff -Tick sound for crossbow arrows hitting either animals or players -Explosions can no longer affect someone or an object behind cover -Multi-Crafting menu. You can select the number of items you want to craft and see the resources required. -Shift+LeftClick will quick transfe…
Good News! The Evolution Survival Mod Kit will release in December! This should give creators around 6 months to create mods and maps for the game. The mod kit will include an installed engine and the installers for the correct Visual Studio versions I will answer any questions I can, you can leave them commented on this post. -Drierwhisper729
A new implementation of ambient occlusion allows for denser feeling forest undergrowth and properly lit shadows. Much more to come as I finalize the first map that the game will ship with.
NewsThe Playtest is releasing November 22nd———Community
Community · published 21 Nov 2025, 02:54:00 UTC
The Playtest is releasing November 22nd
That’s right. On November 22nd at 12:00 am eastern time the playtest will open to everyone. Those of you who have already signed up will gain instant access. See you there, -Drierwhisper729
In-game event · published 11 Nov 2025, 17:37:42 UTC
Graphical Improvements!
In Preparation for the playtest I've done some major foliage and landscape texture improvements! Sidemap_20: Sidemap_19: The playtest will be released in 1-2 weeks, so keep an eye out for the official open test! Thanks for reading, DrierWhisper729
Soon, the playtest will be released for those who have signed up to try out. Details: -The playtest is obviously not a complete version of the game, however, most of the features will be present in some amount -It will feature unique cosmetics only obtainable during the playtest -Full multiplayer and dedicated server support will come with the playtest -There will be limited mod support for the…
The Demo Has been Deactivated in Preparation of the Playtest coming soon. If you wish to play the game please sign up for the Playtest (Most likely all players will be granted access)
NewsUpdate V0.4 "Modding and Enviornment"———Major update
Major update · published 16 Aug 2025, 17:24:36 UTC
Update V0.4 "Modding and Enviornment"
This Includes V0.36-V0.4 Builds 86-128 Added: -Titles and NameTags in-game, by completing certain tasks you can unlock a title that will display under your name. NameTags appear within 5 meters of another player -New Grass -New Cloud System -Sidemap_19 (First Properly sized map (This will be the official 'Small' Map) -New Cliff Rocks -Backend Animal Manager (Increases performance) -Crafting can…
NewsWorkshop Released! FULL MOD SUPPORT INCOMING!———Community
Community · published 31 Jul 2025, 18:48:02 UTC
Workshop Released! FULL MOD SUPPORT INCOMING!
In preparation to the Evolution Survival play test I have been working on a full mod kit for the game This mod kit will not be available until the full release of the game, however, I have used it to make some test mods that will be tested during the play test If this interests you I may release the mod kit early to give modders a chance to make mods for day one release. Let me know! This is go…
That's Right! If you go to the store page RIGHT NOW you can sign up for future access to the game's playtest This will be leagues better than the demo and offer a more complete game for a limited time.
We've got some exciting new stuff coming like finally finishing the end game and bio domes as well as armors being added. Unfortunately just because of how things played out I won't be able to finish the game in July of 2025, so it has been delayed to July of 2026 which gives me a great amount of time to make this game the best it can possibly be. Continuing with new things we just implemented…
Major update · published 26 Jan 2025, 20:31:12 UTC
Major Update V0.35 "Large Worlds"
Major Update (Includes V0.35A - *V0.35J*) -Added: -Sidemap_16 (Open world map) -Group System -Icon for MMF Launcher (Missile Minefield) -Icon for MMF-1A -Evolution Survival Encyclopedia (Available in the pause menu) -Fertilizer -Icon For CrudeOilBarrel -Model For CrudeOilBarrel -Industrial Workbench -Oil Power Generator -Rocket Launch Site -Rocket -Satellites -Animals that are being ridden can…
Hey Everybody! As you can probably expect the game will be delayed. We are not going to hit the deadline of December and make a good game at the same time. There is good news though! Most of the systems needed in the game are already done, what's left is making sure they are more flushed out and adding in more stuff to use these systems. More items More animal "parts" Better graphics (Better mo…
That's right! We are currently reworking our evolution system to tie in with Unreal's built in foliage system. This will allow us to make worlds as big as we want! So yeah! Pretty cool. That's where I've been if your wondering where the updates were. Originally each piece of foliage was its own object (This is slow because nothing is instanced on the GPU) by putting all of one type of tree toge…
NewsMajor Update V0.3 "Wind and Waves"———Major update
Major update · published 27 May 2024, 23:26:06 UTC
Major Update V0.3 "Wind and Waves"
Fixed: -Rocks not saving properly Added: -Wind/air pressure systems -Supercells -Tornadoes (Just for looks right now) -Raft (Makes use of the systems above because it has a sail) -Handle shake for tools when walking -New Stone Boulders Changes: -The Central Island Map (Sidemap_5) has received deeper water areas -Gave StoneAxe new textures THIS WILL NOT BE ON THE DEMO BRANCH
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO VERIFY GAME FILES AS THIS UPDATE CHANGES SAVING SYSTEM Added: -Settings option to toggle low quality main menu (On by default) Fixed: -Shadow performance issues THIS UPDATE DOES APPLY TO DEMO
NewsTHE DEMO IS RELEASING TOMORROW!———Announcement
Announcement · published 30 Apr 2024, 20:54:10 UTC
THE DEMO IS RELEASING TOMORROW!
Good Afternoon fellow steamers, The Evolution Survival Demo will ship tomorrow at some point. DEMO FEATURE LISTS: Demo Features: -Crafting -Building -Animal Taming (Very Crude) -Animal Riding (Very Crude) -Star Simulation -3 Weather conditions (Cloudless, Partly Cloudy, and Fog) -Save game (only player and their items, not the plants, animals, or star) -A Demo gameplay loop (Accelerated loop to…
In-game event · published 27 Apr 2024, 16:53:58 UTC
Update V0.28
Added: -StarShells(Mortar) -Revamped Main Menu -Mortar Incoming whistle (It's terrifying) -Tutorial Level -Revamped Time crate icons Fixed: -Fixed tool being incorrectly put away on save
Added: -Player drops a body instead of all of his items -In order to pick up structures you must Hold 'E' -Save support for forges -One new Playtest only cosmetic (not yet functional) Fixed: -Host inventory locking when interacting with a forge -Forge not giving the forge back on pickup
NewsEvolution Survival V0.5 "Playtest" Major Update!———Major update
Major update · published 22 Nov 2025, 00:18:01 UTC
Evolution Survival V0.5 "Playtest" Major Update!
This includes Builds 137-163/V0.5A-0.5Z THIS IS THE PLAYTEST UPDATE Added: -AnimalMinds (Modular Animal AI system) -Better "Feel" for hand weapons -Ricochets on larger caliber weapons -Oil systems now save -Crude Oil can be refined into Lubrication Oil -Proper Water Caustics -More Dedicated Server Mod Support -Falling Trees -Animal Corpses -Animal Skin Item -Sidemap_20 Construction has begun (P…