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• Release dateAug 7, 2026
• DeveloperPOZZANGHERA 33
• PublisherPOZZANGHERA 33

Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: POZZANGHERA 33Publisher: POZZANGHERA 33

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DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE Steam news

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• Autumn Sale 25% OFF! Final Price Before Increase ($9.99->$12.99) & New Update! - 6 October 2026

  Thank you all for supporting DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE!We are excited to announce that DEAD BEFORE WORK is currently 25% OFF ($7.49) during the Steam Autumn Sale!🛠️ New Update (v2.0.1) is Now LIVE!Based on player feedback, we've pushed a fresh update to make your gameplay smoother and even richer:【Netcode & Connection Improvements】 Fixed an issue where missing Ping-Pong signals caused troubles during initial game connections. Multiplayer matches now start smoother than ever!【Expanded WordJong Content】WORD TILES (Word Count): Added 150 words ➔ Total 1,029 words (Passed the 1,000 mark!)PRESENTATION MODE (Prompts): Added 30 prompts ➔ Total 285 promptsComedy Ranks: Added a new player ranking system!Tutorials have been completely revamped with visual image guides for easier learning!【Title Screen UI Rework】 Reorganized the menu layout for outfits and the Trap Shop! You can now access th…

• [Update Notes] WordJong Word Expansion & Sound Reaction Keys Added! [Build 25576 - 29 September 2026

  Thank you for playing DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE! In this update (Build 25576033), we’ve expanded the WordJong word & prompt pool and introduced a sound reaction system so you can enjoy hilarity even without Voice Chat! ■ WORDJONG & Presentation Mode Content Expansion ・Added 120 new word tiles to WordJong (Total: 943 words!) ・Added 41 new prompts to Presentation Mode (Total: 241 prompts!) Expect even more unpredictable and absurd combinations! ■ New Feature: Sound Reactions via Number Keys (1–9) ・During WordJong matches, you can now trigger shouts and sound effects by pressing number keys (1–9). ・While Voice Chat is recommended, you can now fully express reactions and hype when sharing your Room ID with anyone online! ・💡 Tip: When a hilarious answer appears, hit key "1" to give them a round of applause! ■ Stage Adjustments (MALL02) ・Data showed that usage for the alternative route i…

• [MAJOR UPDATE] v2.0.0 is Live! Online Battle Mode & Unlimited Sandbox Introduced - 21 September 2026

  Hello, everyone!DEAD BEFORE WORK: The Commute is constantly evolving toward one ultimate goal: becoming the ultimate comedy game. Today, we are thrilled to announce v2.0.0 MAJOR UPDATE, the biggest and most significant milestone in the game's history!Alongside our signature physics-based slapstick gameplay, we are introducing a brand-new Online Battle Mode and an extreme Sandbox Mode!1. New Mode: Online Word Battle - "WORDJONG" (2–7 Players)Experience a brand-new intelligent comedy party mode played with 2 to 7 players! Combine dealt word tiles to craft the most witty, absurd, and hilarious responses to outsmart your friends! (Think of it as an elevated, interactive Mad Libs experience).🎁 Cross-Mode Rewards: All in-game currency and EXP earned in WordJong carry over directly to the Main Story Mode, Trap Shop, and Costume Shop!🎴 Two Battle Modes① Ghost Writer ModeA turn-based battle mo…

• DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE - Patch v1.02.04c! - 31 August 2026

  Hello everyone! Here is a quick look at Patch 1.02.04c.\• Added a counter showing the total number of available score rewards.• Level 5 and Level 10 trap areas now also unlock based on your score after clearing Story Mode. (You could unlock it from CareerBoard too)※ If you've already cleared the Main Story but have unclaimed score rewards, simply beat the final stage again to collect them!Additions & Improvements• Press Machine memory usage reduced: 150 → 90 • Press Machine purchase cost reduced: $225 → $115 • Memory Expansion purchase costs significantly lowered across all unlocked sectors.• Combo UI Upgrade: Chaining different traps now triggers the TRAP CHAIN COMBO counter, which significantly boosts your reward multiplier. Standard consecutive hits will also be displayed as a HITS counter on the right side of the UI alongside TRAP CHAIN.Bug FixesThe Office Stage Colliders: Fixed mis…

• [Upcoming Patch] Sneak Peek at Patch 1.02.04c! - 27 August 2026

  \ Sneak Peek at Patch 1.02.04c!Hello everyone! Here is a quick look at what we’re working on for the upcoming Patch 1.02.04c.Bug FixesThe Office Stage Colliders: Fixed missing wall colliders and out-of-bounds drop points around windows.Camera Focus Bug: Fixed an issue where SwingStandLight-trap focused on an incorrect camera after collision detection.Truck Tire Trap Rework: Separated into two distinct traps—one that launches forward and one that rolls. You can now use them independently in stage designs!NPC Launch Physics: Adjusted NPC mass to match the player. Previously, the knockback force was way too high, blasting NPCs off-screen. (Note: Dragging NPCs into traps still grants score points with a lower multiplier—ethically questionable, but highly encouraged!)Optimization: Adjusted the Reflection Shader to process nearby objects only, reducing overall performance load.Additions & Imp…

• [Major Update 1.02] Global Commute Monitor & New Office Stage! - 18 August 2026

  🌐 Global Commute Monitor is Live! A big step forward for all commuters! You can now watch the total accumulated scores of players from all around the world right on the Title Screen in real-time.(Note: The numbers shown prior to this were test data—live tracking officially unlocks TODAY!)Will your country take the #1 spot on the global leaderboard? It all depends on how dramatically you blow yourself up and rack up massive GAG POINTs with ridiculous trap combos!The fate of your nation’s commute rests on your shoulders!🎨 \GLOBAL COMMUTE MONITORTrack the total combined effort of all commuters worldwide directly on the title screen!NEW EDITOR STAGE: THE OFFICELevel Editor now features "THE OFFICE" stage! Clear the main stage to unlock it.Head Bobbing AdjustmentNow available in the in-game PAUSE menu. If you are prone to motion sickness, a setting of 30% - 40% is recommended. (Note: 0% di…

• Small Patch 1.01.104a : Head Bob Option on Pause Menu - 13 August 2026

  Small Patch 1.01.104a Factory Camera Adjustments: Adjusted security camera positions in the Factory stage. Score Submission Timing: Fine-tuned the timing for submitting scores. Head Bobbing Adjustment (Added to the in-game PAUSE menu): Separate settings for Walking/Running and Crouching. (Recommended setting for players prone to motion sickness: 30%–40%)

• Update v1.01: Pop UI Overhaul, Replay Skip, Free Cash Gifts & New Traps! - 12 August 2026

  Hi everyone! Update v1.01 is officially LIVE! We’ve packed this patch with fresh UI designs, highly requested quality-of-life features, new traps & outfits, and free in-game gifts for all players! ---🎁 Free Gifts Delivered to Your Message Box! To thank everyone who supported our launch, we’ve sent a special gift straight to your in-game Message Box:Free In-Game Cash (Use it in the Wardrobe or Trap Shop!) Vending Machine Trap (Unlocked for Level Editor use!)🎨 Major UI Redesign & QoL FeaturesFresh New Pop UI: Replaced the serious tone with a vibrant, comedy-focused pop aesthetic across the Goal screen (COMMUTE STATUS REPORT) and Death screen (DEATH CERTIFICATE)Replay Skip Feature: Hold the Jump button to instantly skip replays and jump straight back into the action! Combo Counter & Score Popups: Added a popup combo counter when scoring GAG POINTS so you can visually see how much chaos e…

• [Upcoming Update] New UI, Replay Skip, Free Gift & 9 Outfits! - 10 August 2026

  🎨 Fresh New UI & Replay Skip Feature!We’re excited to preview some great quality-of-life updates coming in the next patch:New UI Designs: Both the goal result screen (COMMUTE STATUS REPORT) and the death result screen (DEATH CERTIFICATE) are getting a fresh, newly polished look!Replay Skip: You will now be able to skip replay scenes instantly by holding the Jump button (HOLD JUMP TO SKIP) so you can get right back into the action!🎁 A Thank-You Gift: Vending Machine Trap!To show our gratitude to everyone who bought the game, we are sending a Vending Machine Trap straight to your message box!Once received, it will be instantly unlocked and ready for use in the LEVEL EDITOR.Behavior: When you get close, it rattles nervously, slams face-first onto the ground... and mysteriously, slowly stands back up on its own.Use it to craft your own chaotic levels!🐱 9 New Outfits Added!Archie’s wardro…

• Day 1 Update: Fixes & New Level Editor Content!　Note Aug.8 - 8 August 2026

  Thank you for playing on Day 1! We’ve just pushed a quick patch and some fresh content to improve your experience and expand your creative options! • Fixed the Goal Camera in the Office stage. • Added 11 new road-related objects to the Level Editor, unlocked by default! (No Trap Shop purchase required).ːsteamthumbsupː • Added "No Man's Alley (Expert Version)" map: - Offers more detailed placement points. - All stage-specific default traps removed. - Perfect for building completely custom and unique stages! Enjoy the new creation tools, and keep sharing your custom map codes!ːsteamhappyːːsteamthisː

• OUT NOW! The Ultimate Death-Commute Is Live (-15% OFF) - 7 August 2026

  🚨 IT’S TIME TO COMMUTE… OR DIE TRYING! 🚨Ever felt like the universe was actively conspiring to make you late for work? Today, your worst morning nightmare becomes your favorite physics-based playground. DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE is officially AVAILABLE NOW on Steam!---👔 PHASE 1: SURVIVE THE CHAOS (The Victim)Meet Archie. He’s late. Very late. Your mission is simple: guide this poor salaryman through a Rube Goldberg machine of urban doom and reach the 20-minute office meeting room alive.* 💥 Ragdoll Physics: Watch Archie collide, bounce, and fly across absurd hazard courses.* 🛑 Brutal Obstacles: Falling appliances, runaway sawblades, flying trash cans, and surprise shutters.* ⏰ The Ultimate Goal: 20 minutes on the clock. Will Archie make it, or will Monday win?---🪚 PHASE 2: EXPOSE YOUR INNER MASTERMIND (The Revenge)Why just suffer when you can become the architect of doom?Once y…

• 🟢 APPROVED FOR RELEASE! Launch Date & Special Bonus Announced! - 5 August 2026

  We are officially APPROVED FOR RELEASE on Steam! 🥳Final polish is now underway as we count down to launch day!🏃 What is "Dead Before Work: The Commute"?Imagine a Rube Goldberg machine of pure doom, where every single object in the city is out to get our protagonist, Archie. Your goal? Guide the late-for-work Archie through absurd, physics-driven hazards and reach the office meeting room within 20 minutes! 🪚 Don't just take the beatings—it's time for REVENGE!You aren't just a victim! Now it's YOUR turn to design and gift the absolute worst commute to an Archie in another dimension!🛒 Trap Shop: Unlock hilarious and deadly traps using in-game cash.🛠️ Level Editor: Simply select placement points to place your unlocked traps and design the ultimate, most terrifying Commute! It’s super easy!🌐 Steam Workshop: Publish your custom nightmare roads and challenge commuters worldwide!🎁 Early…

• [10 Days Left!] Global Release Schedule & Major Updates Unveiled! - 29 July 2026

  The countdown is on—we are officially 10 days away from the release of DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE!Here is the global release schedule for players all around the world:⏰ Global Release Times🚪 Reworked Tutorial Stage & Full LocalizationWe’ve fully reworked and localized the initial tutorial stage ("Apartment"), which was held back from the demo to avoid early spoilers!【STORY】Meet our protagonist, Archie L. Dice, who just woke up late on the day of the most important meeting of his career.Can he make it to the office in just 20 minutes? His fate is entirely in your hands!But oversleeping is just the start of his "Unluckiest Day." It feels like every building, hazard, and object in the entire city is orchestrated to stop him from attending that meeting.Dodge every absurd disaster with style and get him to work at all costs—or else, he'll be DEAD BEFORE WORK!🛠️ Major Level Editor & Stea…

• 【Notice: Demo Availability Ending】 - 29 July 2026

  Thank you so much for all your support for DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE!To focus entirely on final polish ahead of our full release on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT (August 8, 1:00 AM JST), we are ending the availability of the playable demo today.We have been hard at work making massive upgrades across the board—including enhanced graphics, smoother controls, refined physics, and exciting new stages!As a developer, my top priority is to deliver the absolute best version of the game to you. I can’t wait for you all to experience the finished product.Please stay tuned for the full release on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT (August 8, 1:00 AM JST)!Thank you again for your incredible support!POZZANGHERA 33Mastashio.M

• Next Fest Live Stream! - 15 June 2026

  Welcome to the official loop broadcast for "Dead Before Work: The Commute"! Check out our Next Fest demo and don't forget to add the game to your Wishlist!ːsteamthumbsupː

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