Dark and Darker — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Dark and Darker is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 5,383 playing when sampled at 07:14 UTC on 2026-10-18. Latest official patch in our feed: Early Access Hotfix #128-1 (Oct 16, 2026).
Latest official update
Early Access Hotfix #128-1
Hello, Adventurers. With the major shift in direction introduced in EAS11, we have made some sweeping changes, and the areas that still need improvement have become increasingly apparent. Right now, our focus is on carefully refining these areas and continuing to develop the…
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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 18, 2026 · Refreshed daily
- Tracking
- Daily official updates
- Players when sampled
- 5,383
- Sample date (UTC)
- 2026-10-18
This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.
Latest updates & patch notes
21 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.
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Patch Steam · Official
Early Access Hotfix #128-1
Hello, Adventurers. With the major shift in direction introduced in EAS11, we have made some sweeping changes, and the areas that still need improvement have become increasingly apparent. Right now, our focus is on carefully refining these areas and continuing to develop the…
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Patch Steam · Official
Early Access Hotfix #128
Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update. IRONMACEBugfixes: Fixed an issue in Expedition Mode where no Escape Portal appeared just before the final circle in Solo and Duo. Fixed an issue in Firedeep where the boss room could be…
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Event Steam · Official
Early Access Season #11
Hello Adventurers, Welcome to Early Access Season 11! This season marks a major turning point for Dark and Darker. We are returning to the core vision that first inspired the game: a dangerous and unpredictable dungeon adventure where every decision matters, every encounter…
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News Steam · Official
Tavern Table #5 is now LIVE!
Hello Adventurers! Join us on Twitch for another developer Q&A, where you’ll hear directly from the Dark and Darker developers, hosted by partnered streamer/content creator, UrbanGentt! Watch live on: IRONMACE__ - TwitchUrbanGentt - Twitch Tune in, listen to the latest insights…
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Event Steam · Official
EAS10 Warlord Tournament – Final Results & Champions
Hello! The EAS10 Warlord Tournament has come to a close! The highest ranking Warlords from Asia, EU, and NA took to the Arena today to battle for the top spot in their region. After a full day of matches, we now have our Champions! Thank you to everyone who competed, tuned in…
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Event Steam · Official
EAS10 Warlord Tournament Main Finals
Hello Adventures, The Dark and Darker EAS10 Warlord Tournament Main Finals begin on October 2! Four teams from each region will battle for the throne. Join us live to see who will be crowned this season’s Warlord champions! 📺 LivestreamWatch live on Twitch here 🌐 Regional…
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Event Steam · Official
Steam Autumn Sale | 30% Off Legendary Status, 50% Off EAS10 Seasonal Pack
Dark and Darker DLC is on sale for the Steam Autumn Sale. On SaleLegendary Status: 30% off ($30.00 → $21.00)EAS10 Seasonal Pack: 50% off ($8.99 → $4.49)Sale PeriodOctober 1, 17:00 UTC – October 8, 17:00 UTCExtended Legendary Status SaleThe Legendary Status discount continues…
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Patch Steam · Official
Early Access Hotfix #127
Hello Adventurers, This update brings minor improvements in preparation for the upcoming EAS 11 wipe scheduled for October 9. These improvements include server optimization and several QoL functions including a new sort feature for your stash. Enjoy the end of season Arena event…
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News Steam · Official
Tokyo Game Show 2026 - We're Here!
just a quick reminder that Team IRONMACE and Dark and Darker will be at Tokyo Game Show 2026 starting September 19th and going through September 21st, in Chiba! If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello! 📍 Location: Makuhari Messe (Japan) 📅 Dates: September 19–21…
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Patch Steam · Official
Early Access Hotfix #126
Hi Adventurers, This update ushers in the Tavern Volkfest Event. Join us and celebrate this wonderful autumn season with a nice tall mug of ale. During the event, festive ales found within barrels grant random powerups to assist you on your journeys. Also, be sure to visit the…
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Event Steam · Official
EAS10 Warlord Tournament Applications
Hello Adventurers! The application for the EAS10 Warlord Tournament is now OPEN! It is time for you Warlords to prove your dominance and steeziness among the most skillful and ruthless warriors from the world! The applications are open to all Warlords who managed to hold their…
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Patch Steam · Official
Early Access Hotfix #125
Hello Adventurers, This update readies the main questline seasonal rewards. We’ve worked hard on improving the accessibility of the quests this season and believe this season should be the most straightforward to accomplish. We’ve added fun and quirky new rewards to give that…
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Game overview
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
- Genre
- Action, RPG, Free To Play
- Developer
- IRONMACE
- Released
- Jun 7, 2024
- Price
- Free to Play
View Dark and Darker on Steam →
Steam sources & verification dates
- Steam store data · verified
- Official Steam announcement feed · verified
- Steam player count · verified
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About Dark and Darker
An Unforgiving Hardcore First-Person Fantasy Dungeon Adventure. Unfathomable fortunes await the brave and the foolish willing to delve into the devastated depths of an ancient citadel. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. Once you’ve plundered your riches, now comes the hard part, getting out alive. Find the hidden escape routes before the ever-expanding darkness reclaims your riches and your corpse to her irresistible hoard. Irresistibly Classic Dark and Darker aims to capture the…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10, 11 Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of video RAM or Radeon RX 580 with 4GB of video RAM or Intel Arc A380 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space
- Languages
- English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
- DLC
- 2 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.darkanddarker.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dark and Darker free to play?
- Yes — Dark and Darker is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest Dark and Darker update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "Early Access Hotfix #128-1" (Oct 16, 2026), categorized as Patch. Hello, Adventurers. With the major shift in direction introduced in EAS11, we have made some sweeping changes, and the areas that still need improvement have become increasingly apparent. Right now, our focus is on carefully refining these areas and continuing to develop the…
- When was Dark and Darker released?
- Dark and Darker was released on Jun 7, 2024 by IRONMACE.
- What kind of game is Dark and Darker?
- Dark and Darker is a Action, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access game, featuring multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 18, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Dark and Darker and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.