Direct Answer
The latest official news confirms the October 15–19 Core Group Test #2 schedule and new foraging, pan cooking, and medicine systems. The main game remains unreleased.
Confirmed
Current Status
The October 8 schedule announcement sets the application deadline at October 14, 06:59 UTC, and the private test at October 15, 22:00 UTC through October 19, 17:00 UTC. The October 6 food log announces harvestable plants, extra cooking options, and remedies for minor illnesses. These are dated development announcements, not a public launch. Co-op test details. 1 2
Development Changes to Follow
Co-op is confirmed for Early Access day one. Inven's Gamescom interview reports a revised first-half 2027 target, while Steam still lists TBA. The new survival features are explained in foraging, pan cooking, and medicine.
The October test uses selected players and early features, so its dates do not establish a public release. Follow the official notices for schedule changes and eligibility. 3 4
Current Limits
Use the checked date on this page when comparing announcements. Test access is temporary, selection is not guaranteed, and the exact Early Access release date remains TBA.
Sources
- 1.Core Group Test #2 - Schedule Confirmed! — Steam · October 13, 2026
- 2.Field to Table: Expanding on Food — Steam · October 13, 2026
- 3.Gamescom 2026: Early Access Targeted for First Half of 2027 — invenglobal.com · October 13, 2026
- 4.God Save Birmingham on Steam — Steam · October 13, 2026
