When was Better Than Dead last updated on Steam?

The last update for Better Than Dead on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Sep 25, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 9, 2026.

How long has Better Than Dead been in Early Access?

Better Than Dead entered Steam Early Access on May 12, 2026 and has been in Early Access for 5 months (162 days).

Will Better Than Dead leave Early Access?

The developer (MONTE GALLO) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

Steam AppID #2599690·Developer: MONTE GALLO·Publisher: MicroProse Software

Is Better Than Dead Abandoned?

A brutal bodycam revenge FPS set in Hong Kong. Slide into bullet time, fight up close, learn each environment's rhythm, and turn every run into a faster, bloodier revenge scene.

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ActiveActivity Score: 98 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Active — last game update shipped 27 days ago (Sep 25, 2026).

In Early Access

5 months

Since May 12, 2026

Current Players

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Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Sep 25, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 9, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Sep 25, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

12 patches · 19 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Very Positive (73%)

1,582 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Shipped a game update 25 days ago (Sep 25, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-09-25
Last developer announcement posted on Oct 9, 2026 (11 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-10-09

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for Better Than Dead (UTC)

Patches (5)Dev Posts (3)

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 9, 2026

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DEV LOG #9 | Three New Levels in Development

Sep 25, 2026Update / Changelog

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Better Than Dead v0.40 — Controls, Behaviour & Comfort Improvements

Aug 24, 2026Update / Changelog

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Better Than Dead v0.311 — Mouse Input, Blood & General Improvements

Aug 6, 2026

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DEV LOG #8 | Current State of Development

Jul 15, 2026Update / Changelog

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Major Update 0.30 is live: Level Select + New Mission

Jun 11, 2026Update / Changelog

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Update 0.20 is live: Training Range, improved aiming, and bullet penetration

Jun 4, 2026

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DEV LOG #7 | Current State of Development

May 28, 2026Patchnotes

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Update 0.196: prop collision fixes and technical improvements

Is Better Than Dead still being developed?

Better Than Dead’s last public Steam update was Sep 25, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 9, 2026 (announcement). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Better Than Dead

Is Better Than Dead abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, Better Than Dead's last default-branch update was Sep 25, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was Better Than Dead last updated on Steam?: The last update for Better Than Dead on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Sep 25, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 9, 2026.
How long has Better Than Dead been in Early Access?: Better Than Dead entered Steam Early Access on May 12, 2026 and has been in Early Access for 5 months (162 days).
Will Better Than Dead leave Early Access?: The developer (MONTE GALLO) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.