The Survivalists

The Survivalists

Released Oct 2020

A living world full of surprises, secrets and danger awaits in The Survivalists, an adventure-filled survival sandbox set in The Escapists universe. Explore, build, craft and even train monkeys with up to three friends in a desperate bid to survive. Have you got what it takes to be a Survivalist?

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Evaluation

The Survivalists launched on October 9, 2020 and has received content updates across its lifetime. Post-launch updates included Update 2 (new animals, taming and breeding, December 2020), the Farming Update (February 2021), and the Expeditions Update (June 2021). After a multi-year quiet period, the developer released the Frostbite Fortress paid DLC on March 12, 2026 — a substantial expansion adding a new frozen biome, a deadly labyrinth, new enemies and frostbite variants, and new potion brewing mechanics. A security patch was also issued on October 3, 2025, confirming the developer remained engaged with the game between content releases. The most recent developer communication is the Frostbite Fortress launch post on March 12, 2026. All four store DLC entries are currently marked as released, and the developer has made no statement indicating the game is finished or that no further content is planned. Given that the most recent major content shipped on March 12, 2026 — approximately six months before today's date of September 17, 2026 — and given the irregular but ongoing history of substantial updates, the game remains in a state of continued post-launch development with no declared endpoint.
Evidence
Frostbite Fortress DLC released as a paid expansion on March 12, 2026, adding a new frozen biome, labyrinth, enemies, and brewing mechanics
dlc listing · Mar 12, 2026 source content shipped
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Developer launched the Frostbite Fortress DLC, describing it as a 'challenging expansion for experienced survivors' with a new biome, labyrinth, foes, and crafting systems
news post · Mar 12, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

4 of 4 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Team17
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

The island is alive! Your newfound home will change with day/night cycles as you explore and uncover its secrets. Hunt (or be hunted by!) animals for food and an array of mythical enemies, who aren’t necessarily pleased to see you. Get quests from a Mysterious Stranger or find them washed up on the shore. Prepare to trek into a procedurally generated wilderness, with a variety of biomes, for an adventure that’s unique to every player.

Finding the perils of island life too much or just looking to share your building expertise with friends? The Survivalists has you covered! Complete joint adventures, gain loot, trade and ultimately survive together and as you and up to three fellow castaways explore fantastical islands.

If you’re in need of a builder, a lumberjack or even a soldier, the monkeys on the island can be tamed and trained to help you with everyday tasks or back you up on raids to a fanatic camp! The Mimic System means a wide variety of functions can be performed by your cheeky new friends, with monkey management becoming key to surviving the island’s challenges.

The secret to survival is to make the most of the resources around you. Whether that’s piecing together a primitive axe to chop wood or mixing up a refreshing fruit smoothie to keep the hunger at bay, you can discover recipes and expand your options across food, item or structure crafting trees.

Looking for an epic sword to hang on your hut wall or want to lay waste to encroaching hostiles? What you seek could be in one of the many temples scattered around the island. However, getting your hands on the loot won’t be easy so any would-be raiders will need to prepare for their treasure hunting escapades.

Last evaluated Sep 17, 2026
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