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July 2025 - Alpha Complete!

[h3]Clawing Closer[/h3][p]We’ve reached a huge milestone: Deathground Alpha is complete! Our Alpha-pledged Kickstarter backers received their final Mission Debrief at the start of this month. They’ve been playtesting all available maps for the Early Access launch, one last time, before we head into our private Beta playtesting period.[/p][p]We’ve got some further fixes and exciting updates to get into the Beta build. But before we dive into Beta updates, check out episode 5 of DevGround, Deathground's DevLog, to see how the Alpha build ended up. [/p][h3]New DevLog Episode[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Chapter breakdown:[/p][p]0:00 Welcome back!
0:46 Lighting the Way
1:45 Compy Chaos
2:26 Mouthbags?!
3:20 FAQs[/p][h3]New Screenshots[/h3][p]In case you missed these captures on Deathground's social media recently, here's a few tasty treats![/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Until next time…[/h3][p]Thank you for your continued support and patience as we head closer to Steam Early Access release. Once we've finished up adding some exciting updates to our Beta build, we'll be sharing a roadmap of what will be available from Early Access. Plus, what to look forward to between Early Access and 1.0![/p][p][/p][p]We've been listed as one to watch in the latest edition of Edge Magazine!
[/p][p]Cheers for checking in! As always, here's your reminder of where else you can find us: Join us and the rest of the community over on Discord. Watch more behind-the-scenes on TikTok and YouTube. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Threads and Bluesky. See you there![/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist![/p][p][/p]

New Developer Overview Trailer!

[h3]Down-low with the Devs[/h3][p]In case you missed the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, take a look at some new Deathground gameplay, unseen environments and mechanics - all coming in Q3 2025 for our Early Access launch!
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Dan, Joe and Sarah also address some community-submitted questions, offering fresh insights into dinosaur threats, map variety and missions. Hit play![/p][h3]New screenshots![/h3][p]Wanted to hit pause? Here's just a few of our favourite jaw-drop moments![/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Until next time…[/h3][p]Cheers for tuning in! As always, join us and the rest of the community over on Discord or watch more behind-the-scenes on TikTok. Don’t forget, you can find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter too. We're still working out Threads and Bluesky but hey, we'll see you there too.[/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist![/p][p][/p]

June 2025 - Laying down the Lore

[h3]New DevLog Episode[/h3][p]DevGround Episode 4 is now ready for you to catch up with Deathground's developments! We're breaking into the Biomedical Facility in this latest episode, as well as giving you a little Deathground lore-drop. We’re also giving you a glimpse of some Raptor updates, plus a couple of announcements. Catch up now and hit play![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Chapter breakdown:[/p][p]0:00 Welcome back!
0:16 Break into the Biomedical Facility with me...
1:14 Stand off, with a Raptor?!
2:15 Playable Character update
3:26 Announcement time[/p][h3]Future Games Show[/h3][p]Thanks for reading and watching. As announced in our DevLog above, Deathground will be featured in the Future Games Show TOMORROW![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Summer Showcase will be live-streamed at 9pm BST (1pm PT/4pm ET) on Saturday 7th June. Our Dev Feature gives a first look at new gameplay, unseen environments and mechanics. Dan (Studio Head), Joe (Art & Design) and Sarah aka Gee (Community) also address some community-submitted questions, offering fresh insights into dinosaur threats, map variety and missions.[/p][p]Set a reminder to watch here: https://bit.ly/FGS-Summer-Showcase-2025[/p][h3]Until next time…[/h3][p]Cheers for tuning in! As always, join us and the rest of the community over on Discord or watch more behind-the-scenes on TikTok. Don’t forget, you can find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter too. We're still working out Threads and Bluesky but hey, we'll see you there too.[/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist![/p][p][/p]

April 2025 - Sedate, Survive, Stay Alive!

[h3]New DevLog Episode[/h3]
DevGround Episode 3 is now ready for you to catch up with Deathground's developments! In this month’s episode, we delve a little deeper into the Greenhouse map, see some behind-the-scenes of the Brachiosaurus coming to life, and give a little extra insight into the latest character updates, including lore-specific primary loadout items and more. Ready? Hit play!

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Chapter breakdown:
0:00 Welcome back!
0:11 Oh hello, Future Games Show
0:54 Early Access!?
1:37 Dipping the lights...
2:35 Bringing the Brachiosaurus to life
3:17 Ping! Look over there!
3:43 Hiding vs. Healing
4:32 Using the Tranquilliser Rifle
5:01 Playable Character Options...

[h3]Until next time…[/h3]
Cheers for tuning in! As always, join us and the rest of the community over on Discord or watch more behind-the-scenes on TikTok. Don’t forget, you can find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter too. We're still working out Threads and Bluesky but hey, we'll see you there too.

And in case you missed it, you can watch our new gameplay teaser trailer below!
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1200770/Deathground/

New Deathground Gameplay Teaser Trailer!

[h3]We'll see you at the Spring Showcase[/h3]
In case you missed our announcement at the end of DevGround Episode 2, Deathground's DevLog, the game is going to be featured in the Future Games Show later today!




The Spring Showcase will start at 1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT and 9pm CET, and will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, Steam, Epic Game Store, PC Gamer, IGN, GameSpot, BiliBili and more. It will be hosted by actors Nolan North (Nathan Drake, Uncharted Series) and Jennifer English (Shadowheart, Baldur’s Gate 3). To make sure you get the ping when the show starts, you can set a reminder to watch!

[h3]Until next time…[/h3]
We hope you enjoy the show later, we'll be hanging out in Discord throughout the broadcast. Come and join us there!

In the meantime, you can watch more behind-the-scenes on TikTok, find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter too. We're still working out Threads and Bluesky but hey, we'll see you there too.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1200770/Deathground/