When was The Infected last updated on Steam?

The last update for The Infected on Steam (patch note or public build) was on May 8, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 9, 2026.

How long has The Infected been in Early Access?

The Infected entered Steam Early Access on Aug 7, 2020 and has been in Early Access for 6 years 2 months (2267 days).

Will The Infected leave Early Access?

The developer (DigX Studios) 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 #1360000·Developer: DigX Studios·Publisher: Headup, DigX Studios

Is The Infected Abandoned?

The Infected is a sandbox, first-person, open-world survival game. Build bases, craft, farm, hunt, and survive changing seasons. Choose whether to face the hybrid “Vambies” or turn them off for a pure survival experience.

ActiveActivity Score: 66 / 100

Last checked: Oct 24, 2026 (UTC)

Developer? Correct this page

Active — last developer post 14 days ago (Oct 9, 2026).

In Early Access

6 years 2 months

Since Aug 7, 2020

Current Players

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Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

May 8, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 9, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Not recorded

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

4 patches · 6 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Positive (83%)

3,709 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Build timestamp via Steam PICS is unavailable; evaluated using official Steam announcements.
Developer posted an announcement 13 days ago (Oct 9, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-09
Last patch or build update was 167 days ago (May 8, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-05-08

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for The Infected (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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Headup joining as Publishing Partner for The Infected!

May 8, 2026Update / Changelog

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V24 Live Branch Update!

May 5, 2026Patchnotes

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Beta Branch Update V24.5!

Mar 25, 2026Patchnotes

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V24.3 Beta Branch Update!

Dec 24, 2025Update / Changelog

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V24.2 Beta Branch Update!

Nov 3, 2025

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Infected Progress Report

Aug 22, 2025Patchnotes

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V23.1 Small Update!

May 17, 2025

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Community Feedback Thread

Is The Infected still being developed?

The Infected’s last public Steam update was May 8, 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 The Infected

Is The Infected abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, The Infected's last default-branch update was May 8, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was The Infected last updated on Steam?: The last update for The Infected on Steam (patch note or public build) was on May 8, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 9, 2026.
How long has The Infected been in Early Access?: The Infected entered Steam Early Access on Aug 7, 2020 and has been in Early Access for 6 years 2 months (2267 days).
Will The Infected leave Early Access?: The developer (DigX Studios) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.