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Launch guide · Early Access watch

Not Quite Dead: Open World Survival

A launch-focused survival guide for first-run choices, black-screen save cleanup, zombie pressure, controls, and Early Access caveats.

Choose next survival stepSteam page

Pick a player problem

Start survivingHandle first-run loot, stamina, and zombie pressure before pushing deep.Fix black screenUse the old playtest save cleanup path only when the symptom matches.Check Season RewardsUnderstand zombie kill milestones, shared progress, and personal claims.Plan Prison lootPrepare for weapon parts and higher-risk Prison runs without trusting stale maps.

First-run priorities

First Run Survival Checklist

A practical checklist shaped by Steam's confirmed survival loop: loot, base, vehicle travel, threat control, and launch-week caveats.

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Solo
Low
Secure food, medical supplies, ammunition, and crafting materials first.Loot
Solo
Medium
Avoid pulling groups, save stamina, and break line of sight when chase pressure spikes.Zombies
Co-op
Low
Treat the base as storage and expedition prep before chasing rare gear.Base
Solo
Medium
Save weapon parts until an upgrade solves a real survival problem.Weapons
Co-op
High
Check host and client reward claims before grinding zombie milestones.Rewards

Troubleshooting first stops

Known Launch Issues

AreaSignalSeverityStatus
Black screen / old saveOfficial Steam news points previous playtest players toward old local save data.
High
Workaround
Zombies too hardAugust 25 notes confirm zombie HP, damage, running speed, aggro, and vision changes.
High
Patch-sensitive
Season RewardsZombie kill milestone rewards are now a launch-week progression topic.
High
Current
Prison partsPrison and weapon-part searches need current-build verification before fixed routes.
Medium
Verify
Co-op progressHost/client quest and reward checks matter before long multiplayer sessions.
Medium
Watch

Confirmed systems and caveats

Survival Systems Map

These cards show current evidence status, so planned features do not blur into current guidance.

Looting

Confirmed

Weapons, ammunition, food, medical supplies, crafting materials, and rare survival gear.

Base building

Confirmed

Store loot, craft equipment, and prepare for dangerous expeditions.

Vehicles

Confirmed

Vehicles help with distance, cargo, and dangerous zones, but fuel is scarce.

Co-op

Confirmed

Steam lists multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op support.

Radiation and progression

Confirmed

Radiation zones and progression are current Early Access systems.

Factions

Watch

Faction Safe Zone information is current; token and reward tables need build-dated proof.

Early Access Update Watch

Latest Source Signals

Steam Community20,000 wishlists announcement is visible, with September 1 launch timing still prominent.
Steam CommunitySeason Rewards and future community weapon voting are active player-interest topics.
Community reportsEnemy pressure, old-save black screen, controls, Prison, factions, and co-op progress remain priority checks.