- We’ve got beans to spill at The Big Break - 16 September 2026
Hello Miners, We’ve got fun news for you. But we can’t share it yet. This is an announcement of an announcement to say that the Big News is coming on September 29th as part of Coffee Stain Publishing’s Big Break Showcase. Expect thrills. Chills. Goats. Dwarves. Computer games. The Big Break will premiere live on Coffee Stain’s YouTube page on Tuesday, September 29th at 19:00 CEST / 1:00 PM EDT. If you can’t catch the premiere, a full video will of course be available after. But then you won’t be able to tell your grandkids that you saw The Big Break live. Your call. Announcement of announcement concluded. As you were. Hope to see you on the 29th. Hugs and kisses, -Funday Games
- 1.1 Patch 2 - 22 June 2026
Improvements & FixesFix a bug where Bosco was able to get into a state where he would refuse to pick up eggs in Egg HuntFix a potential crash if reload speed got too high on the Carrier Drone weaponFix certain stat upgrade unlocks from masteries not having their reward text formatted correctlyFixed an issue where ‘Equip 2 Favourite Overclocks’ didn’t count Proximity MinesFixed more RockDozer audio issues that could potentially cause a crashFixed an issue where XP cubes could get stuck and remain stationary in the airFixed issue where Gunner Weapon Specialist class mod effect was not dealing damage to enemiesFixed “Collect 4 eggs before alien threat level 2” milestone not completing if threat level has gone above 2 at any point in the runFixed flickering loading screen when retrying run or returning to menuFixed OC Afterburner, Frequency Amp, and Marker Lights not counting correctlyGear…
- 1.1 Hotfix 4 - 29 May 2026
Improvements & Fixes Fixed an issue with exploder visuals
- 1.1. Hotfix 3 - 27 May 2026
Improvements & FixesFixed an issue where audio sliders had no impact on audio levels
- 1.1 Patch 1 - 27 May 2026
Improvements & Fixes Updated to Unity version 6000.4.7f1 - fixing a memory leak Adjusted some texture resolutions for memory preservation Improved the way assets are stored in memory for considerable gains Drone based Sidearm overclocks are now part of the 3 sidearm mission goal Addressed an issue with glyphids standing still Fixed issue with Warden teleporting, see yeeting, across the map Fixed an issue where unlocks would show a mix of thunderhead auto cannon and Lok-1 Smart rifle Fixed an issue where audio files not playing could cause a crash between stages Fixed an issue where sectors could be unlocked without clearing the gate Fixed an issue with Kaisong Scissor Ray beams overlapping Fixed an issue where Kaisong Scissor Ray would unlock status effect damage upgrade cards, without having a relevant tag Fixed an issue where some overclocks could be picked multiple times Fixed an iss…
- DRG:S Voice Line Competition! - 8 May 2026
Hello Miners,To celebrate the launch of the Heavy Duty Expansion, we're giving away a Steam Deck and a bunch of keys for the game and the DLC. But instead of just making a giant sweepstakes, we thought we'd make it a bit more interesting.Submit a suggestion for a dwarf Voice Line!Do you scream along when the dwarves go "YOU WANT SOME MORE?" Have you always dreamt of having your own voice line in the game? Submit an awesome voice line and you just might get your dream fulfilled. If we find some very good voice lines, they might be featured in the game, but no guarantees! The winner of the competition will be chosen randomly from a pool of entries reviewed by Funday Games. Terms & Conditions apply, see the bottom of the Gleam.io page.Prizes1 submission will receive a Steam Deck!10 submissions will receive Steam keys to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and the new Heavy Duty Expansion DLC.Ente…
- 1.1 Hotfix 2 - 6 May 2026
Improvements & FixesFixed an issue where the Demolisher could get stuck on detonators, supply pods, cargo pods and the likeFixed audio bugs on Rock DozerFixed an issue where some weapon audio would continue through pausing and shopsImproved video settings tabFixed display and resolution application bug on startupFixed Q'ronar not taking damage from player projectilesFixed an issue where a specific Cryo effect could scale up more than intendedFixed an issue where a specific Warden effect could scale up moreCarrier Drone now displays all sub-drone damage types when inspected in pause menuFixed incorrect icon in certain demolisher milestonesFixed Path of Mastery display bugDetonator collider removed as soon as the detonator is activated - fixing an issue that would get Demolisher stuck on themFixed an issue where you could get DLC notifications without the DLCFixed an issue with players co…
- 1.1 Hotfix 1 - 1 May 2026
Improvements & FixesDeepcore PGL: Cluster grenade performance issues fixedImproved Demolisher drop pod ramp gameplayFixed a milestone pop up issueDoubled the chance of honk and stoneBalance changesDemolisher handling buffed: Increased turning speedDemolisher Contractor buffed:Move speed: Moved from class mod to classArmor: +10% → +20%Base HP: 150 → 175Max HP: +10%Demolisher Gridrunner buffed:Move speed: moved from Class mod to classArmor: +10% → +15%Pickup Radius: +20% → +30%Base HP: 150 → 175Life Regen: +5Potency: +10% → +20%Demolisher Operator buffed:Move speed: moved from Class mod to classArmor: +10% → +20%Base HP: 150 → 175Life Regen: +5Dragonstorm Incinerator buffed: Groundzone damage buffed 50%Slither Drones buffed: Base damage 50 → 65Carrier Drone buffed: Base damage 18 → 22Chimera Fragcannon buffed: Clip size 8 → 10, base damage 140 → 160Twincoil Archbuster buffed: Reload speed…
- I'm having to completely retrain my muscle memory in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor after 150 hours, because the new class they've added is just a dwarf in a car - 30 April 2026
There's an oddly momentous feeling to the idea of Deep Rock Galactic Survivor introducing a new class to the DRG universe. After all, the original four have been the only ones we needed for eight years now. What can you possibly add to a quartet that's stood the test of time for that long?.. Read more.
- OUT NOW: HEAVY DUTY EXPANSION - 30 April 2026
Hello Miners, It’s time to gear up. Today we’re launching Heavy Duty, a brand-new paid DLC packed with destructive firepower, frozen frontiers, and high-stakes missions. Alongside it, a free update rolls out to all players with endless mode, mastery rewards, tag system changes, and the usual slew of system improvements, bug fixes, and balance changes.Let’s break it down:HEAVY DUTY EXPANSION (DLC):NEW CLASS: THE DEMOLISHERBuilt for destruction. Engineered for overkill.For the first time in DRG history, we’re introducing a new class: The Demolisher.This new powerhouse class operates a fully weaponized industrial vehicle known as the Rockdozer, turning the battlefield into a demolition site. Crush the swarms beneath your wheels, leaving a trail of devastation. If the other dwarves fight the bugs…the Demolisher plows them down.The Demolisher brings an arsenal of 11 new weapons with him to H…
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is getting a free Endless Mode, optimizations and a big expansion - 24 April 2026
One of the best survivor-like bullet heavens available, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is set for a big free upgrade and DLC expansion on April 30th. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/deep-rock-galactic-survivor-is-getting-a-free-endless-mode-optimizations-and-a-big-expansion/
- Coming Soon: Endless Mode - 24 April 2026
Alongside the upcoming paid expansion Heavy Duty, we are releasing a free game update packed with new systems, improvements, and ways to push your builds further than before. Here is a look at what is coming on April 30th.Endless ModeThe long-awaited Endless Mode is finally here.The first 10 stages of an Endless Dive are shorter, with increased enemy density. You will move through these early stages quickly while ramping up your power at a much faster pace than usual.Endless is a variant of Elimination, but with its own constraints. You can only carry up to 15 artifacts, so every choice matters. From stage 11 onward, the challenge shifts. Difficulty increases significantly, and each stage will test your build and decision-making skills.We have spent months optimizing Survivor, but we fully expect players to find new and creative ways to push systems to their limits. We are looking forwa…
- Coming Soon: Glacial Strata - 17 April 2026
Hello Miners,It’s time to unveil the third and final pillar of our upcoming Heavy Duty Expansion. You’ve already met the destructive force of the Demolisher class and dug into the chaos of the Egg Hunt mission. Now, we’re taking you somewhere colder and far more unpredictable.Welcome to Glacial Strata.A Biome Built for MomentumWith Glacial Strata, our focus shifted toward speed and explosive interactions. This is a biome where the environment is a hazard AND a tool. Movement is faster, encounters are more dynamic, and clever use of your surroundings can turn the tide of a swarm in seconds.This isn’t about slowing you down. It’s about letting you lean into the chaos.Glacial Strata introduces a range of mechanics that change how you move, fight, and mine:Smooth Ice Large frozen surfaces boost your movement speed, but at a cost. Reduced control makes sharp turns difficult, forcing you to t…
- Coming Soon: Egg Hunt Mission - 2 April 2026
Hello Miners,We’re cracking open something new for the upcoming Heavy Duty Expansion in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Say hello to the Egg Hunt mission!Veterans of Deep Rock Galactic might recognize the name… but don’t get too comfortable. This isn’t your standard bug egg scramble.A New Kind of Egg HuntIn the first stages of a dive, you’ll be gathering alien eggs scattered across the caves of Hoxxes, but instead of hauling them yourself, Bosco will help you carry them to the cargo pod. Your job? Stay alive and keep the operation running.Once the quota is met, you’ll get a short grace period. Think fast: Do you push your luck and collect extra eggs for bonus rewards, or play it safe and prepare for what’s coming next?On the final stage of a dive, once you deliver the last egg, you’ll trigger something ancient and vile: The Brood Nexus.The Brood Nexus AwakensAs the last egg hits the pod,…
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is getting an expansion that introduces the series' first ever new class, and it’s a dwarf driving a weaponised bulldozer that flattens terrain and enemies alike - 15 March 2026
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is comfortably the best autoshooter to emerge off the back of Vampire Survivors ' success. Far from being a cynical cash grab, it deftly blends DRG's mining mechanic with the almighty power curve of Poncle's action roguelike... Read more.
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is adding a bulldozing new class, while fellow spinoff Rogue Core gets an early access release date - 13 March 2026
In today’s dwarf news , both Deep Rock Galactic spinoffs had announcements to make at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. Loudest and crunchiest of the two was autoshooter Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor revealing its first new class, the bulldozer-riding Demolisher, who’ll get to work shifting shale on April 30th. Also approaching is co-op roguelike shooter Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core , which is launching into early access on May 20th. Read more
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion announced for April - 13 March 2026
Ghost Ship Publishing and developer Funday Games revealed the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion that's arriving April 30th. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/deep-rock-galactic-survivor-heavy-duty-expansion-announced-for-april/
- Coming Soon: Heavy Duty Expansion - 12 March 2026
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Heavy Duty ExpansionThe mines are about to get a whole lot louder.Introducing the Heavy Duty expansion for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. For the first time in the history of Deep Rock Galactic, we’re adding an entirely new playable class:NEW CLASS: DEMOLISHERBuilt for destruction. Engineered for overkill.This new powerhouse class operates a fully weaponized industrial vehicle known as the Rock Dozer, turning the battlefield into a demolition site. Crush the swarms beneath your wheels, leaving a trail of devastation. If the other dwarves fight the bugs…the Demolisher plows them down.DEMOLISHER CLASS MODSCustomize your destruction with three specialized Class Mods:Contractor – Efficiency, structural superiority, and industrial-grade firepower. The base class mod starts you with the new fire weapon: Dragonstorm Incinerator. Gridrunner – Speed, mobility, and h…
- The Ultimate champion is found! - 18 February 2026
Though the going was tough, one athlete rose to the top Through the grueling gauntlets, one dwarf managed to not only survive, but thrive and bring home that most coveted trophy, the ultimate prize, the Ultimate Challenge Invitational belt. Farham, the returning champion, took home another victory! Although he was competing against Ohrye, a veteran with more than a thousand dives under his belt, Farham managed to make it all the way and even gather the Ommoran Heartstone for Management to secure the ultimate victory with 117,893 Employee score. An employee of the month, if ever there was one!And now we put the Ultimate challenge to you!Can you beat the contestants? Can you complete every dive and prove the developers wrong? Go to your Steam Library, and find Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Right-click it, select Properties and then go to Game Versions & Betas, and select drg:s_uci_2026 fr…
- Don’t miss the 2026 Ultimate Challenge Invitationals this Thursday - 9 February 2026
Hello Miners, In just a few short days, we will redefine the concept of sports. This happens, of course, at the grand finale of the 2026 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Ultimate Challenge Invitationals. In front of a live audience at Copenhagen Gaming Week (and around the world via Twitch and Youtube), we’ll witness Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor at its absolute maximum difficulty, as contestants face a custom build tailor-made to be more punishing than anything we’ve ever seen. It will be, in no uncertain terms, the uncompromising pinnacle of athletic achievement, and a defining moment in sports entertainment. On Thursday, February 12th, our brave contestants will compete on the world stage for the right to call themselves the Ultimate Survivor. On the line, of course, is the coveted Heavyweight Championship title belt — and there’s only one room for one champion. Last week’s quarterfinal…
