- Patch Notes 9/19/26 - 19 September 2026
Hello Survivors!Please enjoy the latest update, and thank you all again for all the feedback and reports! Development Update 9/19/26🌊 New ContentAdded Japanese language supportAdded a new islandAdded a new Metal Detector mechanic for finding buried metal undergroundAdded new items: Shovel, Metal Detector, and MagnetAdded a new achievement: "Metal Detector"⚙️ Changes & ImprovementsReduced the size of the Large Chest modelRebalanced several game mechanicsChanged the crafting recipes for some itemsAdded new crafting recipes🐛 Bug FixesFixed an issue where the raft would sink when a campfire was placed on itFixed a crash that could occur when killing a shark (needs further testing)Fixed an issue where skill points could be displayed as negative valuesI’m currently working on adding a story ending to the game. I’m hoping to introduce it in one of the upcoming updates.Thank you for your idea…
- Gamescom 2026 Recap - 4 September 2026
Hello, Survivalists! I’m thrilled to write that Away From Life has crossed another milestone this year at Gamescom! This was the first time I was able to showcase my game at a live event. While I was busy working on the next major update, I’ve been getting your feedback straight from the show floor. Gamescom has allowed me to get firsthand accounts while players are in the middle of the game, and it couldn’t come at a better time. I’d like to give an island-sized THANK YOU to everyone who dropped by the Infernozilla booth and played. The feedback I’ve gotten will help me shape Away From Life in the coming updates, big and small. Thank you again, I’m excited for the future of Away From Life, and I hope you are too. See you next year, Survivalists!🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review.🐚 Join the Islands CommunityDiscordRedditXInstagram
- The PvE Survival Crafting Fest Has Begun! - 1 September 2026
Survive the Islands at 25% OFF Aug 31 - Sept 7th! 🥥 Away From Life is on sale as part of Steam's PvE Survival Fest! Dive in yourself or give the gift of mystery, survival, and crafting! 🏝️ Enjoy Survivalists! 🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review.🐚 Join the Islands CommunityDiscordRedditXInstagramTikTok
- Play Away From Life at Gamescom '26! - 20 August 2026
Play Away From Life at Gamescom '26! Swing by the Infernozilla booth next week at Gamescom '26 to experience the mystery and beauty of the islands, ask questions, and share your best survival tips! 🏝️ Booth Info🕒 Aug. 26-30📍Hall 10.2 | Stand F044g - E061gWithin the Indie Area Sea you at Gamescom! 🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review.🐚 Join the Islands CommunityDiscordRedditXInstagramTikTok
- Away From Life now 25% OFF through August 1st! 🏝️ - 27 July 2026
Away From Life is now 25% OFF through August 1st! 🏝️Share the gift of survival with a friend or take on the challenge of survival yourself now at a 25% summer discount. Stay safe, stay resourceful,🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review.🐚 Join the Islands CommunityDiscordRedditXInstagramTikTok
- Patch Notes 7/25/26 - 25 July 2026
Hello Survivors! Please enjoy the latest update, and thank you all again for all the feedback and reports! Development Update 7/25/26 AdditonsAdded a new island.Added a new drivable raft.Added animations for consuming all food items; previously, some items were consumed without an animation.Added a new container with a combination lock.Added a new achievement.ChangesReduced the size of the raft sails for better visibility.Updated the icons for several items.FixesFixed a bug where some food items that were supposed to reduce health did not.Minor bug fixes and improvements.Thank you for your ideas and suggestions for improving the game, they are being reviewed and will continue to be added to the game! To report bugs, share ideas, and give feedback, please join us on Discord: Away From Life Official Discord. Stay safe, stay resourceful, 🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review…
- ☀️ Pick up Away From Life in the Steam Summer Sale! ☀️ - 25 June 2026
Pick up Away From Life or give the gift of survival to a friend for 25% OFF during the Steam Summer Sale 🏝️ Thank you for the support, and enjoy the summer sale! Stay safe, stay resourceful,🐋Recent NewsWildlife & Exploration Update Part 1Away From Life Safari Community Event🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review.🐚 Join the Islands CommunityDiscordRedditXInstagramTikTok
- Community Event 🐋 Safari - 19 June 2026
Hello Survivalists!In celebration of the first major update for Away From Life, it's time for another community event. Introducing...🥥 How to EnterExplore the islands in search of wild animals and take a screenshot of it! Anything from the new Leopard to Spiders is fair game in this event. If it slithers, swims, crawls, or flies, share it to be entered in a random drawing for a $25 Steam gift card.🗺️ Where to share:DiscordXSteam Community HubEveryone who shares a critter they've found Away From Life will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Steam gift card!🐠DatesEvent Begins: June 19th - Happening Now!Event Ends: July 20th💎PrizeOne random winner will receive a $25 Steam gift card.🌴Additional GuidelinesScreenshots must be of an animal in Away From Life.The winner will be randomly selected.Must be in a region that can accept USD Steam gift cards.Stay safe, stay resourceful,🐋Recent N…
- Wildlife & Exploration Update Is Here! - 18 June 2026
Hello Survivalists! I am thrilled to announce that the first part of June's major updates is here! With this milestone complete, Part 2: Ocean Activities is on the way!Thank you to everyone who left feedback, bug reports, and suggestions. Enjoy the patch notes below.🐆June 18 Patch NotesADDITIONSNew Yucca BiomeNew AnimalsLeopardTucanNew weaponsSickle Double SpearNew Hunting Tool Bird Trap. Place the trap on the ground and wait for a bird to fly into the trap.New blood splash effects on enemiesBlood droplets on the screen when taking damageCHANGES & FIXESImproved raft turningThe steering wheel on all rafts has been moved forward for easier controlMinor bug fixesCOMING SOON🪸 Ocean ActivitiesAdvanced fishing systemDifferent fishing methodsNew fishing gear and marine resourcesThank you again, and as always, to report bugs, share ideas, and give feedback, please join us on Discord: Away Fro…
- Updated Summer Roadmap! - 27 May 2026
Hey Survivalists!With your help, I've been busy working on updates and patches. Every report helps make Away From Life better, and I'm thrilled to say the Updated Roadmap is finally here!Take a look at what's coming for Away From Life and now when it's expected to arrive. Of course, what you see may change as new priorities spring up, but for now, here's what's happening:June🐋 Wildlife & ExplorationNew animals and expanded ecosystemsExpanded hunting system and animal interactionsNew enemy types and threatsNew weapon types🪸 Ocean ActivitiesAdvanced fishing systemDifferent fishing methodsNew fishing gear and marine resourcesJuly🌱Farming & ProgressionAdvanced farming systemNew crops and plant careExpanded farming mechanicsNew character progression mechanicsAdditional challenges, events, and open-world activities🛥️Vehicles & MultiplayerNew vehicle typesCo-op mechanics and new ways to su…
- Patch Notes 5/17/26 - 17 May 2026
Development Update 5/17/26ADDITIONSAdded a padlock systemAdded a new structure — a lighthouse with a locked door that requires solving a letter-based codeAdded a new weapon — Primitive SlingshotAdded a new noteAdded a loot box to the helicopter and reduced its fuel consumptionCHANGESReduced sideways and backward movement speedFIXESFixed a bug where items could be placed on the motorboat or helicopterFixed ramp collisionFixed an issue where rain could be absent for a long timeFixed a bug where triangular foundations could be placed outside the ground surface Thank you for your ideas and suggestions for improving the game. The ideas will be reviewed and added in future updates.
- Patch Notes 5/13/26 - 13 May 2026
Development Update 5/13/26 ADDITIONS Added an “I’m Stuck” button in case players get stuck somewhere. (thank you for all your suggestions for this!)Added new rock inscriptions on the islands.Added more items that can be repaired.Added saving for anchor and sail positions on rafts.CHANGES Reduced helicopter sensitivity and lift power, making the helicopter easier to control.Reduced helicopter fuel consumption.Loot bags are now removed after all items inside them have been looted.Death bags are now removed if they contain no items. BALANCEBalanced clothing stats.FIXESFixed an issue where the helicopter piloting achievement was not being awarded.Fixed an issue when the second player used the GPS device while flying in a helicopter.Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck inside a foundation after loading a save. If you still get stuck, use the new “I’m Stuck” button.Minor bug fixes…
- The Roadmap - 30 April 2026
Hello, Survivalists! There have been a lot of questions as to what's next for Away From Life, and I'm thrilled to finally share the roadmap! You can now check out what's coming in updates soon, what's in current development, and what the long-term plans are for the future.Thank you to everyone who's provided feedback so far. These couldn't happen without you! Please enjoy Away From Life's roadmap.New islands to exploreNew animals and expanded ecosystemsNew weapon typesNew vehicle typesImproved building and craftingMore items for survival and base buildingOptimization and performance improvementsUI and overall quality-of-life improvementsThe StorylineNew notes, survivor traces, and the mysteries of the archipelagoAdvanced farming systemNew crops, plant care, and expanded farming mechanicsAdvanced fishing systemDifferent fishing methods, new gear, and marine resourcesExpanded hunting syst…
- Patch Notes 4/29/26 - 29 April 2026
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/29/26ADDITIONSThe required level has been added to the crafting process description.CHANGESYou can no longer drink from water cather if you have the maximum water supply.Changed key icons in the menuFIXESFixed collisions on the mapFixed a bug where carpets couldn't be picked upFixed a bug where some islands weren't marked as discoveredFixed a bug where wasps couldn't be killed with long-range weaponsFixed a bug with saving cropsOther minor fixesTHANK YOU! All your feedback, ideas, and bug reports make these updates possible. Keep it up, Survivalists! To report bugs, share ideas, and give feedback, please join us on Discord: Away From Life Official Discord.
- Patch Notes 4/27/26 - 27 April 2026
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/27/26 ADDITIONSMotorboat inventory is now savedA new weapon has been added: the Homemade RifleA new workbench has been added: the Advanced WorkbenchThe ability to craft engines has been addedNew items have been added: engine parts and wires CHANGESThe workbench model and name have been changed; it is now called the Primitive WorkbenchWhen a client leaves the server, their data is now saved to the save file of the game hostThe crafting list is now sorted sequentially by categoryIncreased respawn time in cratesChanged the crafting of some items FIXESFixed and localized some wordsFixed an issue where clients would fall through the map when connecting to the serverOther minor changes and fixesTHANK YOU! All your feedback, ideas, and bug reports make these updates possible. Keep it up, Survivalists! To report bugs, share ideas, and give feedback, please join us o…
- Patch Notes 4/26/26 - 26 April 2026
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/26/26 ADDITIONSAdded an autosave feature. CHANGESYou can no longer accidentally leave the helicopter while flying. You must turn it off first or land before exiting.Reduced helicopter fuel consumption.The flashlight now requires battery replacement. One battery lasts for 10 minutes. FIXESFixed a freeze issue when loading the save list. (To remove the freeze, old saves need to be resaved)Fixed a save issue (where some players could lose items after loading the game.)Fixed incorrect resource display when repairing the fishing rod.Fixed the brightness of the lighter and the flashlight on the GPS device.THANK YOU! All your feedback, ideas, and bug reports make these updates possible. Keep it up, Survivalists! To report bugs, share ideas, and give feedback, please join us on Discord: Away From Life Official Discord.
- Community Event 🌴 Share Your Home Away From Home - 24 April 2026
Hello Survivalists! First off, thank you to everyone who's jumped in, played, given feedback, reported bugs, and left a review. Your support during the Early Access launch means the world to us, so we're celebrating with an event!🛖 Share Your Home Away From Home! 🛖🥥 How to EnterJust as the name implies, we want to see your base! Been building something cool on land? Or the ultimate ocean raft? Share it with the community!All you need to do is take a screenshot of your favorite bases, buildings, or rafts and share it with us on the platform of your choice! 🗺️ Where to share:DiscordXSteam Community HubEveryone who submits their base made in Away From Life will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Steam gift card!🐠DatesEvent Begins: April 24th - Happening Now!Event Ends: May 11th 💎PrizeOne random winner will receive a $25 Steam gift card.🌴Additional GuidelinesScreenshots must be of…
- Patch Notes 4/24/26 - 24 April 2026
Away From Life Patch Notes 4/24/26 ADDITIONSAdded new destroyed ships on islands CHANGESImproved animal hitboxes Disabled rain from destroying thatch buildingsDestroying buildings now returns resourcesImproved knife hitboxesImproved inventory item targeting. It's now easier to pick up small items such as gunpowder, nails, etc..Increased the time before items dropped from the inventory are removed FIXESFixed translation errors in some languagesTHANK YOU! All your feedback, ideas, and bug reports make these updates possible. Keep it up, Survivalists! To report bugs, share ideas, and give feedback, please join us on Discord: Away From Life Official Discord. -Anton💀🏝️🏝️Play Now On Steam! Don't forget to leave a review. 🐚 Join the Islands CommunityDiscordRedditXInstagramTikTok
- Patch Notes 2/23/26 - 23 April 2026
Hello Survivors, 🏝️💀 The new game update includes the followingWasps no longer attack in Peaceful modeFixed some save-related issuesThe opening cutscene will no longer play if there is already at least one save fileRope can now be crafted by hand, but it is more efficient to craft it using the spinning wheelAdded a new structure: Small Water Catcher (it is not as effective as the large one, but it is easier to craft)Missions have been updated and now do a better job of introducing the game (when loading an old save, missions may not load because of this)Rebalanced the crafting of some itemsOther minor fixes and changesDon't forget to leave your suggestions for improving the game. If you enjoy the game, feel free to leave a review — it will help its development.Stay safe, stay resourceful
- Early Access Out Now On Steam! - 22 April 2026
The wait is over! Away From Life is available now in Early Access on Steam!Sail, swim, and begin your life away from it all for $12.99 with a limited 25% launch discount!As a solo developer, this journey could not have been possible without YOU! I am thrilled to say that after years of development and many all-nighters, Away From Life is officially out in Early Access on Steam!Huge thank you to everyone who supported, playtested, gave feedback, and encouraged me during development. The game is where it is today because of that, and I am forever grateful.🗺️ Explore and Build Weave through danger, dive into the blue depths, and traverse the islands to find vital resources and secrets both above and below the sea. Then settle down to rest, build the perfect shelter on land, or turn your raft into a floating home. It’s more than just a shelter from the storm.🏕️Become A Survivalist In thes…
