Away From Life

Away From Life entered Early Access on April 22, 2026, developed by a solo developer (Anton at Cursor Games). The developer has maintained a very active update cadence since launch, with feature patches and major content updates shipping regularly. Two major content milestones have shipped so far: the Wildlife & Exploration Update on June 18, 2026 (new biome, animals, weapons, hunting tools), and the September 19, 2026 patch adding a new island, a Metal Detector mechanic, new items, and Japanese language support. Smaller feature patches also shipped on April 26, April 27, May 17, and July 25, 2026. The developer published an initial roadmap on April 30, 2026, followed by an updated Summer Roadmap on May 27, 2026 outlining specific planned milestones: Ocean Activities (advanced fishing system, new marine resources), Farming & Progression (advanced farming, new crops, character progression), Vehicles & Multiplayer (new vehicle types, co-op mechanics), and Story & Major Content (continued storyline, world secrets, endgame content). While the original timeline targeted June–August 2026, the September 19, 2026 patch notes confirm the developer is still actively working on roadmap content — specifically noting that a story ending is currently in development and expected in an upcoming update. Several roadmap items (Ocean Activities, Farming & Progression, Vehicles & Multiplayer, and the story conclusion) remain undelivered as of today, September 22, 2026. The developer has communicated no intent to conclude Early Access or declare the game complete.