Hi guys, A quick emergency patch before the weekend. We found and fixed a rare issue that could cause the end screen to become locked under specific conditions. · Fixed a rare issue where offering a Void Stone during the first Map Select could cause the end screen to become unresponsive. This issue should now be fully resolved. Hope everyone has a great weekend, and thanks again for your suppor…
Hi everyone, This patch focuses on performance improvements, bug fixes, and several changes based directly on community feedback. FSR Support Added We have added AMD FSR support, which can be especially useful for players running higher resolutions or ultrawide displays such as 2560×1080 and 3840×1600. You can find FSR under: Visual Settings → Advanced Settings → scroll to the bottom If you wan…
Hi Everyone, The Wardrobe System is now live! This was one of the features requested by the community, and you can now unlock different armour skins and customize how your character looks without having to give up the gear you actually want to use. We’ve also added brand new armour sets that have never been seen before, giving you even more ways to customize your look. Your equipped armour will…
Hi everyone, We’ve released a quick update to the camera settings. You can now choose between two top down camera distances: · Balanced – the original camera distance · Long Distance – an Overwatch style wider view This option should help players who find it difficult to see their character clearly, especially when playing on Steam Deck. You can adjust the setting at any time to find the view t…
Hi guys, There were a few features that didn't make it into the latest major camera update because we ran out of time. We're happy to say they're now ready! New "Overwatch" Camera Mode We've added a brand new third person camera mode called Overwatch . It provides a much wider and farther camera view, giving you better awareness of your surroundings and allowing you to see more of what's happen…
Hi everyone, While we continue working on larger system updates, including Endless Run, patches may take a little longer than usual. Rather than holding these fixes back, we decided to release this update first. This patch includes a major rebuild of the camera system, a large UI art update, improvements to the weapon comparison system, and several community-requested quality-of-life changes. M…
Hi everyone, We have released another patch and emergency fix for Dark Light: Survivor. First, we want to give a special thanks to @Селин-Всталин and @👁 for reporting the issue with the Random Lottery Chest. This issue was introduced after the last major update, where the chest could take payment but fail to give a random weapon. Thanks to the players who reported it clearly, we were able to l…
Hi everyone, We are excited to share a major content update for Dark Light: Survivor . This update focuses on three key areas: new random map modifiers, more build variety and replayability, and the first major step toward our future Endless Run system. This update adds: 5 new elite enemies 8 map modifiers 14 elite enemy modifiers Modified elite events New Void Fractured Realm map events New el…
Hi Everyone, We are excited to announce that Dark Light: Survivor is now officially Steam Deck Verified! This means the game has passed Valve’s Steam Deck compatibility review and is now ready to play on Steam Deck. Over the past few weeks, we have been working hard to improve the handheld experience, including better UI readability, controller support, performance optimization, and Steam Deck…
Hi everyone, Thanks to the help from our community and players, we were able to track down several hard-to-find bugs. This patch focuses on bug fixes, balance changes, UI improvements, and clearer descriptions for some effects. We have also started working on map modifiers, new events, new enemies, and new elites for the next patch. This is an exciting update, but it involves a bit more work, s…
Hi everyone, This update brings some major changes to weapon upgrades, weapon mods, skill choices, and several important bug fixes. The main goal of this patch is to make builds easier to understand, give players more control during a run, and fix some rare but serious issues reported by the community. Major Weapon Mod Rework Weapon Mods are now displayed as skills in the upgrade panel. This me…
Hi everyone, We have released a new update with a number of fixes, improvements, and long requested quality of life changes. This update includes fixes for dual monitor mouse behavior on Windows, keyboard and controller D-pad support for level up skill selection, updated icon artwork, a new default Knight armor look, and more Steam Deck optimisation. We have also replaced 40+ icons with new han…
Hi everyone, This is a quick patch to address Steam Deck resolution issues, stabilize the Deck build, and reduce stuttering further by preloading key particle effects. Big thanks to the community for the feedback, and special thanks to @Zeff for the quick help. We will keep refining the game as we go. Thanks again for everyone’s support! Steam Deck · Fixed Steam Deck resolution issues. · Steam…
Hi Everyone, We have just released a major update. This patch focuses on Steam Deck support, UI readability, weapon feel, balance changes, and bug fixes. Thanks again for all the feedback and support. Steam Deck support is now in. The game is currently running around 30 to 40 FPS depending on the area and settings. We have added preset settings for Steam Deck, redesigned many UI panels, and inc…
Hi everyone, We just released a small patch. We were originally working on a bigger update, but after receiving reports about the revive bug that could make the player immortal or stuck, we decided to release these fixes first. Thanks again for your support and patience. We are still working on the Steam Deck version, and it is almost ready. Patch Notes: Gameplay Improvements · Fixed the shotgu…
Hi All, We have just released an urgent patch to address several reported bugs. Please see the details below: · Disabled skill effect shadows on Steam Deck to improve performance. · Fixed an issue where Low Quality and High Quality image settings were reversed when using Custom graphics settings. · Fixed plant shadow issues on the Ice map. · Chest guide icons now disappear correctly after the c…
Hi everyone, As requested by many players, we have added an Auto Aim option for top down mode , so the game can feel closer to other survivor-style games when you want a more relaxed control style. Thank you for your support. We will keep improving the game with your feedback. Patch Notes · Added Auto Aim under the Options menu. · The starting pistol can now auto fire when holding the attack bu…
Hi everyone, We have released a patch to address several issues and improve the overall gameplay experience. Special thanks to the players who mentioned these issues and shared feedback in the community. Your feedback really helps us understand what needs to be fixed, improved, and polished as we continue working on the game. This patch includes more third person camera distance options. All of…
Hi everyone, We have released a patch to address several reported issues and improve the overall game experience. Special thanks to the players who reported these issues, including @MoonShepher , @GesPal , @Troy Muni , and many others. As a small indie team, it is difficult to catch and fix everything in such a short time. We always wish we could solve every issue at lightning speed, but that i…
Hi all, We have urgently fixed the bug where the game would not end after defeating bosses. Thank you to everyone who reported this issue in the community. We will keep refining and improving the game. Please stay tuned for future updates. Best, Mirari
Hi everyone, We have released a quick emergency patch over the weekend. Fixes and improvements: · Fixed a rare bug where the player could become immortal. · Optimized memory usage. · Unloaded the starting train after leaving it to free up memory. · Unloaded the three character models and their equipped armor from the character selection screen after entering the game to reduce memory usage. · R…
Dear everyone, We are thrilled to announce that Dark Light: Survivor is now available in Early Access on Steam. Thank you so much for all your support! Watch our official launch trailer here: For a small indie team like ours, creating a game like this takes a lot of passion, time, and persistence. After more than two years of development, we are excited to finally bring Dark Light: Survivor int…
Hi All, Thank you again for your support, patience, and excitement for Dark Light: Survivor . We want to share an important update regarding our Early Access release. We had originally planned to launch Dark Light: Survivor in April 2026 , but as we got closer to release, it became clear that we need a little more time to refine, polish, and properly prepare the game for launch. Because of this…
Hi All, It’s been a while! Thank you for your continued support and interest in Dark Light: Survivor. Over the past four months, we have been fully focused on development, and preparing for the EA release next month. To keep you all updated, we are going to introduce new environments, systems, enemies, and playable classes. Below is a full overview of what’s coming: I. Two Brand New Maps Alongs…
Hi everyone, It has been a while since our last update, and the team has been working intensely to make Dark Light Survivor better than ever. New third person system · We have completely rebuilt the third person system. Your character can now move more freely, and the camera can be rotated behind them for clearer awareness when threats approach. A new sprint mechanic has also been introduced, s…
Hi all, We shipped a weekend update. Thanks to everyone who helped with reports. The patch improves RAM and GPU performance and adds a Texture Quality option. Medium is now the default and should be fine on Steam Deck with minimal visual difference from High. We also addressed a number of bugs and community suggestions, rebalanced some enemies, refined attack and hit feedback with more accurate…
Hi All, We’ve released another patch addressing the following issues: Performance and stability • Optimised memory usage by splitting large texture sets into smaller chunks so lower-end PCs load more reliably. This may also help Steam Deck reach character selection. Peak usage can still be high, and we’ll reduce it further in the next patch. • Fixed a crash in pixel mode where floating rocks co…
Hi All, Thank you so much for your support and feedback. We truly appreciate it. We’ve just released a major patch with a bunch of fixes and improvements, including: CONTROLS • Added support for mouse side buttons. MOVEMENT AND SKILLS • Fixed an exploit where rolling plus weapon-swap could cause infinite high-speed movement. • Rocket-jump: added fall-time detection to prevent getting stuck in a…
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