When was Bellwright last updated on Steam?

The last update for Bellwright on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Sep 1, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Sep 18, 2026.

How long has Bellwright been in Early Access?

Bellwright entered Steam Early Access on Apr 23, 2024 and has been in Early Access for 2 years 6 months (913 days).

Will Bellwright leave Early Access?

Based on the Steam store Early Access section, the developer has mentioned an Early Access duration of about 3 years. This is parsed public store copy, not a contractual commitment.

Steam AppID #1812450·Developer: Donkey Crew·Publisher: Donkey Crew, Snail Games USA

Is Bellwright Abandoned?

Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

ActiveActivity Score: 95 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Active — last game update shipped 51 days ago (Sep 1, 2026).

In Early Access

2 years 6 months

Since Apr 23, 2024

Dev plan: ~3 years

Current Players

687

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Sep 1, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Sep 18, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Sep 1, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

26 patches · 38 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Positive (79%)

10,515 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Shipped a game update 51 days ago (Sep 1, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-09-01
Last developer announcement posted on Sep 18, 2026 (34 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-09-18

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for Bellwright (UTC)

Patches (7)Dev Posts (5)

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Recent Official Developer Announcements

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Sep 18, 2026

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Community Feature: Catching Up With Our Audio Designer

Sep 1, 2026Update / Changelog

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Hotfix [September 1]

Aug 20, 2026

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Saddle Up For Gamescom

Jul 22, 2026

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The Meme-Wright Competition Winner!

Jul 16, 2026Update / Changelog

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Hotfix [July 16]

Jul 8, 2026

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The Meme-Wright Competition Finalists!

Jul 3, 2026Update / Changelog

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Hotfix [July 3]

Jun 30, 2026Update / Changelog

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Hotfix [June 30]

Jun 23, 2026Update / Changelog

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Hotfix [June 23]

Made gamepad navigation consistent for all recipe list items in the research screen. Made keybind hint background outline expand without stretching the texture. Changed item tooltip buttons hint layout so it can fit longer localized words. Fixed villagers sometimes getting stuck

Jun 23, 2026

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Announcing "The Meme-Wright" Competition!

Hello Everyone! Today we would like to announce our brand new event for the community, officially titled "The Meme-Wright" competition. We know you all have an incredible sense of humor, and we want to see your very best memes! ► ENTER HERE ◄ But before we jump into the contest d

Is Bellwright still being developed?

Bellwright’s last public Steam update was Sep 1, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Sep 18, 2026 (announcement). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellwright

Is Bellwright abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, Bellwright's last default-branch update was Sep 1, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was Bellwright last updated on Steam?: The last update for Bellwright on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Sep 1, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Sep 18, 2026.
How long has Bellwright been in Early Access?: Bellwright entered Steam Early Access on Apr 23, 2024 and has been in Early Access for 2 years 6 months (913 days).
Will Bellwright leave Early Access?: Based on the Steam store Early Access section, the developer has mentioned an Early Access duration of about 3 years. This is parsed public store copy, not a contractual commitment.