Don't Starve Together — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Don't Starve Together is currently the #40 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 44K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #37 last week).
Last official update Jul 6, 2026 (15 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #40 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 44K
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Developer
- Klei Entertainment
- Released
- Apr 21, 2016
- Price
- $14.99
- Metacritic
- 83
- Steam reviews
- 373K
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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Patch
Hotfix 740477
Changes The Tesla Coil Helm skin is now called the Arc Welded Helm. Bug Fixes Fixed the icon in the Belongings for the Arc Welded Helm skin. Fixed an issue with Klei Account linked items not being able to be used on dedicated servers.
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Patch
Hotfix 740256
Changes Desiccant Pouch/Sacks now dries off from high heat instead of uncontrolled sources of fire. (e.g. Fire Pits and Scaled Furnaces will dry off Desiccants now.) The Caddy Cap skins may now be applied to the Tam o' Shanter. Improved Mini-Golf obstacle visuals to better match…
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Patch
Hotfix 739495
Changes The Mini-Golf Ball Dropper will refund your Cawnival Token at the end of the round on custom courses. Mouse aiming the Putter now has lowered accuracy when your pointer is entirely outside the reticule range. Bug Fixes Fixed missing animations for Mini Worm Holes on a…
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News
Midsummer Cawnival is Back!
The Cawnival is back in the Constant! Our survivors are once again greeted by the festive feathered Corvus Goodfeather and his crow compatriots. Decorate, try your luck at the Cawnival games, and maybe even win some prizes! This year's star attraction is Mini-golf! Take a swing…
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News
Don't Starve Together peaks at 122k players
Don't Starve Together has peaked at 122,662 concurrent players on 21 June 2026 which is 10 years after release. View charts and more statistics on our website.
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News
Don't Starve Together: From Beyond - Cursed Confrontation Pt. 1 & Klei Fest 2026
Don't Starve Together: From Beyond - Cursed Confrontation Part 1 is Now Available for all players! Celebrating 20 years of Klei Entertainment and 10 years of Don't Starve Together, we've got a bunch of stuff for you today! Walk a forbidden path. Cross a warded threshold. Accept…
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News
Klei Fest & Cursed Confrontation Part 1 Coming June 11th!
Don't Starve Together: From Beyond - Cursed Confrontation Part 1 is coming June 11th! We spent a bit more time on WX-78 skill spotlight than anticipated, so the Shadow arc will be released in two parts. The focus of this update will be on the final room in the Sanctum, where you…
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Patch
Hotfix 728321
Small hotfix to address some concerns that have cropped up. Bug Fixes Fixed certain projectiles getting stuck on physics and staying around longer than intended. Fixed an issue with server side handling of slash commands.
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Patch
Hotfix 727204
Changes WX-78 may now Transfer Consciousness in and out of the Sanctum and the Sanctum Lobby. Bug Fixes Fixed Mimicked items never reverting over time after being dropped in a container. Fixed WX-78 Backup Chassis losing ownership when being cursed into Wonkey. Fixed Powder…
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Patch
Hotfix 726875
Bug Fixes Fixed creatures like Chester that follow a carried item still following the holder of the item when the item is dropped from a distance. Fixed crash when using shift-click to transfer items out of containers like Expansive Storage Unit, Ammo Pouch, Battle Call…
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Patch
Hotfix 726747
Changes Auto-Grabber can now deposit matching items into Expansive Storage Units (activated via Spatializer Circuits). Expansive Storage Units now inherit WX-78’s preserver rates from active Refrigerant and Thermal Circuits. Blocking Circuit ability will protect against thief…
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Release
The WX-78 Skill Spotlight Follow-up is Now Available!
Hey Everybody! Today we have a small Follow-Up Shadow Affinity update for the WX-78 Skill spotlight. Highlights Include: Added a new Chessmaster Circuit. Added the Shadow Servitor skill for WX-78. Replaced Field Survey II skill with Signal Booster skill, which boosts all drone…
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About Don't Starve Together
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of odd creatures, hidden dangers, and ancient secrets. Gather resources to craft items and build structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of "The Constant". Cooperate with your friends in a private game, or find new friends online. Work with other players to survive the harsh environment, or strike out on your own. Do whatever it takes, but most importantly, Don't Starve.
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
- Languages
- English * , Simplified Chinese * , French * , Italian * , German * , Japanese * , Korean * , Polish * , Portuguese - Portugal * , Russian * , Spanish - Latin America * , Traditional Chinese * * languages with full audio…
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 49 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.dontstarvegame.com
Frequently asked questions
- Is Don't Starve Together free to play?
- Don't Starve Together is a paid game ($14.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Don't Starve Together update?
- The most recent official update is "Hotfix 740477" (Jul 6, 2026), categorized as Patch. Changes The Tesla Coil Helm skin is now called the Arc Welded Helm. Bug Fixes Fixed the icon in the Belongings for the Arc Welded Helm skin. Fixed an issue with Klei Account linked items not being able to be used on dedicated servers.
- How many people play Don't Starve Together?
- Don't Starve Together peaked at 44K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #40 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #37 the previous week).
- When was Don't Starve Together released?
- Don't Starve Together was released on Apr 21, 2016 by Klei Entertainment.
- What kind of game is Don't Starve Together?
- Don't Starve Together is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Don't Starve Together and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.