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Steam AppID #251570·Developer: The Fun Pimps·Publisher: The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC

Is 7 Days to Die Abandoned?

7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

Left Early Access (1.0)Activity Score: 98 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Left Early Access on Jul 25, 2024 — updated 64 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 5, 2026.

EA Duration

10 years 7 months

Since Dec 13, 2013

Current Players

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Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 5, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 5, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Oct 5, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

24 patches · 28 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Positive (86%)

280,441 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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  • Graduated from Early Access to 1.0 release on Jul 25, 2024.Signal Date: 2024-07-25
  • Updated 64 times since 1.0 release.

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for 7 Days to Die (UTC)

Patches (10)Dev Posts (0)
Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

Filtered strictly to official Steam Community Announcements (feed_type = 1), excluding third-party press articles.

Oct 5, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.3.0 Stable

A lack of inventory space got you down survivor? Well, worry no more with the new Bigger Backpack system! Craft, loot, or buy your way to a bigger inventory today! V3.3.0 also introduces a new inventory grid size of 8x6. That's 4 rows of free-to-use slots and 2 rows of encumbered slots. A total of .

Sep 24, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.3.0 EXP - b18 Update

A lack of inventory space got you down survivor?Well, worry no more with the new Bigger Backpack system!Craft, loot, or buy your way to a bigger inventory today! V3.3.0 also introduces a new inventory grid size of 8x6.That's 4 rows of free to use slots and 2 rows of encumbered slots.A total of 48 sl

Aug 26, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.2.0 Stable

Heads-up, Survivors. You’ll be seeing more drops like this one - 3.1, 3.2, and beyond - coming your way more regularly. We’ve built a dedicated team focused specifically on these smaller updates, with one goal in mind: delivering bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements more consistently between o

Aug 19, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.2.0 EXP - b9 Update

Hello Survivors!Today we have our V3.2.0 EXP available for you all.Here is how you participate: Right click on the game in steamClick on propertiesClick the “Game Versions & Betas” tabThe drop down menu will have latest_experimental available

Jul 27, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.1.0 Henpocalypse Stable Release - MP Invite Bug Hotfixed

3.1 Stable is officially live.The coop's built, chickens are ready to collect, and feathers are ready to craft. BOK.If you're playing on a dedicated server and can't connect yet, you will need to select the correct branch, Default Public Version which is the v3.1.0 stable, available now!Big Beak Arm

Jul 25, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.1.0 B13 EXP Update

Hello Survivors!Today we have a small update to the current experimental build.Have a fun weekend! Cheers!Here is what changed since b11:V3.1.0 b13 ChangelogAdded Discord: Added button to unlink account when login fails in case user lost access to their Discord account Changed Updated trader invento

Jul 22, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.1.0 Henpocalypse Experimental Update!

The version 3.1.0 Henpocalypse Update is available now in experimental form on Steam only. The Stable version will come soon barring any critical bug fixes during the experimental phase. Read on for more details.Here is how you participate: Right click on the game in steamClick on propertiesClick th

Jul 13, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.0.1 Stable

Hello Survivors!V3.0.1 is now Stable with fixes for several reported bugs.Here’s what changed since V3.0.0 b259:ChangedSign Tech error handling improvementsFixedSeveral issues related to the Beachwear CosmeticSeveral male and female outfits missing armsAn issue in the Sign Tech system that could cau

Jul 9, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.0.1 EXP Release

Hello Survivors!Today we have our first batch of fixes and changes for our V3 release.Here is how you participate: Right click on the game in steamClick on propertiesClick the “Game Versions & Betas” tabThe drop down menu will have latest_experimental available

Jun 29, 2026Patchnotes
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V3.0.0 Dead Hot Summer Stable Release Live!

Hello Survivors!The Dead Hot Summer 3.0 Stable Build is out now! Big thanks to everyone who participated in the Experimental phase and took the time to share feedback and help us on the road to release.Read the full Patch Notes

Is 7 Days to Die still being developed?

7 Days to Die’s last public Steam update was Oct 5, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 5, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Days to Die

Is 7 Days to Die abandoned?
Based on public Steam records, 7 Days to Die's last default-branch update was Oct 5, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was 7 Days to Die last updated on Steam?
The last update for 7 Days to Die on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 5, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 5, 2026.
How long has 7 Days to Die been in Early Access?
7 Days to Die entered Steam Early Access on Dec 13, 2013 and left Early Access for 1.0 on Jul 25, 2024, spending 10 years 7 months in Early Access.
Will 7 Days to Die leave Early Access?
7 Days to Die already left Steam Early Access on Jul 25, 2024.

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