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[Notice] DAY 1 – Developer Letter



Hello Survivors, this is the DARKEST DAYS team.

We’re thrilled to have met so many survivors through the recently launched Open Beta! While there are still areas for improvement, we’re committed to polishing the game and responding to all your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate your support.

To kick things off, here are the issues that have been fixed, as well as those we are currently working on:

[h2]Known Issues & Fixes[/h2]

[h3]Disconnections During Multiplayer (In Progress)[/h3]
Many survivors may have experienced this issue on Biel Island.
We have identified the cause and are currently working on a fix. We will update everyone once it has been applied!

[h3]Shelter Management Quest Not Progressing (Fixed)[/h3]
This issue has been resolved and players should now be able to progress normally.

[h3]Barracks Upgrade Material Issues & Resident Reactivation (Fixed)[/h3]
When the barracks were still at Level 1, if a player accidentally deactivated a resident, they could not be reactivated due to a lack of available beds.
In addition, materials for upgrading the barracks were difficult to obtain, making it hard to activate additional residents.
To fix this, we’ve removed material requirements to upgrade barracks from Lv.1 to Lv.2
We've also sent a bundle of wood to your mailbox as an apology for the inconvenience caused in finding materials!

[h2]Live Stream Q&A Highlights[/h2]
We also began hosting 100 days of daily live streams and gathered some key questions from yesterday’s stream:

Q1. I’m getting a message saying “Account already linked to a third party” and can’t link my account.
A: This means a different character is already registered under your account. Please contact customer support and we’ll help you delete the unused character so you can link properly.
In the future, you’ll be able to choose the character you want to link directly.

Q2. I repaired my car, but the damaged door didn’t get fixed.
A: Repair kits only restore a portion of the damage. Severely damaged vehicles may need multiple repair kits.

Q3. I keep getting disconnected while playing on Biel Island.
A: We’ve identified the issue and are working on a fix! We’ll update you once it has been applied.

Q4. I accidentally deactivated Oliver and now I can’t take him with me.
A: We’re updating the game so that the first barracks upgrade (Lv. 1 > Lv. 2) can be done immediately. You’ll now be able to upgrade to Lv.2 without needing to search for wood.

Q5. How can I delete my character?
A: To prevent accidental or unauthorized deletions (such as through hacking), deleted characters go through a 7-day grace period.
If you want to delete a character to link accounts between mobile and Steam, please contact customer support and we’ll help you out as quickly as possible.

Q6. I want to change my nickname, so I’m trying to delete my character. Can you sell a nickname change item?
A: Currently, we don’t support nickname changes, but we are considering adding this feature in the future.

Q7. Is this a P2W (Pay-to-Win) game?
A: With the exception of a few items in the Community Pass (like Luna Bloody and pets), all gear and growth materials can be earned through gameplay (looting, crafting, quest rewards, etc.).
There are currently no exclusive paid weapons or armor that are only available in the shop.
From the beginning, our development team has avoided creating a P2W experience and focused on allowing players to enjoy the game at their own pace.
That said, we understand that some of the limited-time items may have come across differently, especially for those with less time to play, and for that, we apologize.

Overall, we apologize if some of you were left with a negative first impression of the game. We hope you’ll continue to follow the game as we grow and improve it in the future.

DARKEST DAYS Team.

[Update] April 25 (Fri) Hotfix Notice



Hello, Survivors.
This is the DARKEST DAYS team.

We will be implementing a hotfix to address several in-game issues.

Please restart the game to ensure you are playing the latest version with the hofixes.
See below for full details.

[h3]■ Patch Time[/h3]
- April 25 (Fri), approximately 01:00 PT

[h3]■ Patch Details[/h3]
- The Level 2 upgrade cost for the Barracks inside the Shelter has been removed. → Upgrading to Level 2 is now free.
- Fixed an issue in Luna’s “False Champion” storyline where the quest could not be completed if the quest item was obtained before the area was secured.
- The unlock level for pets has been adjusted from Level 22 to Level 15.
- (Added on April 25, 12:00 UTC) Fixed an issue where pets could not be accompanied or the pet inventory could not be opened when purchased in multi areas.

[h3]■ Note[/h3]
- Due to the change in Barracks upgrade cost, we will be sending 30 Wood to all players via in-game mail.
- The mail will be available until May 1 (Thu), 15:00 UTC, so please be sure to recieve it from your inbox.

[h3]■ Caution[/h3]
- If you are currently in-game, we recommend restarting the game to ensure the latest patch is properly applied.
- On mobile devices, please go to Settings → Account → Return to Title Screen, and then log in again.

Thank you for your continued support.

DARKEST DAYS Team.

[Notice] DARKEST DAYS Global Open Beta Starts Now



In the Darkest Days, Trust No One.

Hello, Survivors.
This is the DARKEST DAYS team.

The DARKEST DAYS Global Open Beta has started.
We'd like to thank everyone again for your support up so far.

DARKEST DAYS supports cross-platform, allowing you to freely play the game on any platform you want.
Please check the cross-platform usage guide below to enjoy the game comfortably.

[h3]■ Cross-platform Usage Guide[/h3]
- Click Here

Below are links to download the game for each platform.
Please download the game on your preferred platform.

[h3]■ Game Download Links[/h3]
- Google Play Store (Android) – Click Here - Apple App Store (iOS) – Click Here - DARKEST DAYS Steam Store Page – Click Here

If you have any questions while playing the game, please check the FAQ first.

[h3]■ Global Open Beta FAQ[/h3]
- Click Here

We look forward to seeing you all in the world of DARKEST DAYS, Survivors.

Thank you.

[Notice] DARKEST DAYS Cross-Platform Usage Guide (Account Linking Instructions)



DARKEST DAYS supports cross-platform play between PC and mobile,
allowing Survivors to enjoy the game conveniently anytime, anywhere.

Please refer to the guide below to ensure smooth cross-platform play.
※ Please note that account linking for cross-platform play is only possible on mobile devices.


[h3]PC(Steam) → Mobile Play: If you want to use the same account you played on Steam on your mobile devices[/h3]

1. On the intro screen, click ‘Sign in with Steam’
- On your mobile device, click ‘Sign in with Steam’ to access the game.

2. Use your existing account as is
- You can continue to play on mobile using the same account you used on PC(Steam).


[h3]PC(Steam) → Mobile Linking: If you want to link the account you used on Steam to a different platform account on mobile[/h3]

1. On the intro screen, click ‘Sign in with Steam’
- On your mobile device, click ‘Sign in with Steam’ to access the game.

2. In the game, go to Settings → Account menu
- You can link your account from this menu.
- Since you are currently logged in with a PC(Steam) account, the account is displayed as ‘Linked’.
- You can link your account by clicking the ‘Link’ button with the account you want, either Apple or Google.
Or you can link both Apple and Google accounts.

3. Linking completed with your preferred account among Apple and Google
- In the example above, both Apple and Google accounts have been linked and are now in the ‘Linked’ status.
- You can continue playing with the same account on all platforms where linking is complete.


[h3]Mobile → PC(Steam) Linking: If you want to transfer an account you played on mobile to Steam[/h3]
※ If you want to transfer an account you played on mobile to Steam, linking is only possible if you have never played DARKEST DAYS on Steam (have never created an account).
※ If you already have an account on Steam but need to link, we will guide you through the linking method 1:1 through the Customer Center.

1. On the intro screen, click ‘Apple’ or ‘Google’
- Click ‘Sign in with Apple’ or ‘Sign in with Google’ on your mobile device to access the game.
※ Guest accounts have a risk of being lost, so we recommend using them after linking your account to a platform such as Apple, Google, or Steam.

2. In the game, go to Settings → Account menu
- You can link your account from this menu.
- In the example above, since you logged in with a Google account, the account is displayed as ‘linked’.
- To play on PC(Steam), click the ‘Link’ button for your Steam account to proceed with account linking.

3. Linking completed with the Steam account
- Steam account linking has been completed and the status has been changed to ‘Linked’.
- Now you can use the account you were playing on mobile on PC(Steam).

4. Sign in with Steam
- On PC(Steam), if you have a Steam account, you can access the game right away without a separate login procedure within the game.
- If account linking is complete, you can continue playing on PC(Steam) with the account you were using on mobile as above.


[h3]Unlinking Your Account[/h3]

- You can unlink your account as shown above by clicking the ‘Linked’ button.
- If you want to link to a different account than the linked account, please use the menu above.


Please check the cross-play usage guide provided above,
and enjoy DARKEST DAYS more comfortably.

Thank you.

DARKEST DAYS Team

[Notice] Game Launch Schedule Information



In The Darkest Days, Trust No One.

Hello, Survivors.
This is the DARKEST DAYS team.

The Global Open Beta for DARKEST DAYS is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 24 at 05:00 UTC.

As previously announced, please note once again that Global Open Beta will continue as a live service without any account resets,
which sets it apart from previous tests.

We’re looking forward to meeting you soon, Survivors.

Thank you.