From Dust
Released Aug 2011
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous in this modern God-Game where Nature is the Star!
67% positive · 2,990 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
From Dust launched on August 17, 2011 as a complete, self-contained game with a full story mode, challenge mode, and online leaderboards. The store description describes a finished product with a defined set of features — 13 story territories, 30 challenge maps — and contains no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or any post-launch content plans. No DLC was ever released for the game. The only developer communication since launch is a minor installer update on November 30, 2021, which updated the Ubisoft Connect installer to fix installation errors. This is a maintenance action, not a content update. There is no history of post-launch content additions and no announced plans for any. The game shipped as a complete product and has remained unchanged in terms of content since its 2011 release.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with 13 story territories and 30 challenge maps. No DLC, expansions, or post-launch content is referenced.
Installer update to fix Ubisoft Connect installation errors — the only developer communication since the 2011 launch, and purely a maintenance action.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ubisoft
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
From Dust is the latest original game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, “Another World / Out of this World”.
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous! You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution—a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers; and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival...
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous! You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution—a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers; and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival...
Key Features:
- Ground-Breaking Technology
Play in the sandbox of one of the most advanced real-time nature simulations, where everything you see and interact with evolves dynamically, offering a constantly renewed experience.
- Unique Art Direction
Discover a large variety of environments: Tropical islands, volcanic landscapes, deserts and so much more…
- Rich Story Mode
Explore 13 breathtaking territories of emergent gameplay. Master the natural forces at play on a mysterious archipelago and help a primitive tribe to recover the lost powers of their ancestors.
- Confront Mighty Nature
Protect your tribe against Nature’s most devastating attacks. Face down tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, torrential rains…
- Master Godlike Powers
Control the forces of nature to sculpt the world in your image. Hold back lava, stop raging waters, empty lakes, grow forests and raise mountains!
- Live Up to the Challenge
Race against the clock on 30 additional maps in Challenge Mode. Each scenario is a puzzle-like challenge where time is of the essence...
- Online leaderboards
Compare your Challenge Mode scores with the community on worldwide leaderboards.
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Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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