Major update6 Aug 2026Darwin Project - Major Update Build 1.2.0This major update includes several highly-anticipated additions to the game: · Duel Mode, giving players a dedicated way to settle rivalries and sharpen their skills in one-on-one combat. · The return of Classic Mode, bringing back the original Darwin Project experience that many longtime players have fondly remembered. · Leaderboards, now included in all modes, for those looking to climb the r…
Dear Darwin Project Community, We disabled Duo mode at launch due to a number of issues surrounding the addition of classes and bugs in our Invite/Party system. We are happy to announce that duos are back and available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One! Do not expect any major changes to the mode except a few adjustments with the behavior between classes such as: · Meteor and Grappling Gauntlet not affec…
Dear Darwin Project Community, Our latest update is mostly containing some optimisation to increase the stability of the game on console while adding something brand new to it! This week’s missions of Game Changers require you to hunt inmates using the HeadHunter Drone. Play in public matches, locate players using the HeadHunter Drone drone, hunt them down one by one. This quest can be done wit…
Dear Darwin Project Community, Darwin Project is available for free on PS4, Xbox One and PC/Steam and we are releasing today our first big patch since the official launch. From Battle Pass to balance changes, see what’s new below: GAME CHANGERS: Introducing our first Battle Pass event , titled Game Changers . The first Battle Pass since the official launch of Darwin Project, now available on PS…
We released a new update today on Steam which include some bug fixes and a few balancing changes. This is only a small batch of balance changes but more will come with a bigger update in the future. LIST OF CHANGES: BALANCING CHANGES: · Replaced the teleport ability with the turret on Jetwings . · Reduced Jetwings Air Dash speed by 15% . · Removed the vertical velocity that was stored after the…
Hello Inmates, We are releasing patch 1.21 with the objective of fixing several bugs and preparing for the full release of Darwin Project this winter. There are no big gameplay changes in this one but several updates for both the backend and the UI. The intention of this patch is also to test the technical stability after those changes are implemented to ensure nothing will break at launch. New…
Special Event: Easter Egg Hunt From April 16 to April 24 , you will have to be on the lookout for Easter eggs scattered around the arena in public Solo and Duo matches. This limited time event will run right after maintenance until Wednesday, April 24, at 11:59 PM UTC . You can read more information about it in our previous blog post . Medium Setting for AIs on Practice vs AI Mode These new Art…
Hello inmates! As promised in our blog post earlier this year, we’ve focused on addressing key areas that our community have felt strongly about for some time now. Although it required a longer development time, we’re excited to release patch 1.19 and all its updates on Tuesday, February 19th! Thanks again to everyone who played an early version of this update during our technical playtests and…
Hello inmates! We’re targeting Tuesday, December 18 to release patch 1.18 on Steam. Read on to see what the latest update contains! Again, thanks to all the Steam players who previewed these changes in our Technical Playtest and sent in feedback! Don’t hesitate to keep sharing your thoughts about any of the improvements below on our official channels. Scavengers Studio will be out for the holid…
Hello inmates, As promised in our latest Behind the Scenes video, we’re taking a good look at balance in Darwin Project as part of efforts to polish the overall experience. You’ll find lots of gameplay adjustments in this patch that are meant to address the discrepancies with how frequently certain equipment is used, with developer comments for each. Patch 1.17 will become available on Tuesday,…
Hello inmates, We’ve been busy preparing another meaty content update for October! Here’s what’s in store for Tuesday, October 16 on Steam. Expect maintenance to begin at 11:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM UTC as usual. If you haven’t yet, be sure to watch our latest Behind the Scenes video to understand why patch 1.16 doesn’t quite correspond to the roadmap we released in July. See you in the arena! Battl…
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