Deathground enters Steam Early Access on 7 October 2025

London, United Kingdom – 30 September 2025 – Five years after its successful Kickstarter campaign, Jaw Drop Games is set to unleash Deathground into Steam Early Access on 7 October 2025. The nerve-shredding dinosaur survival horror game has already built serious momentum, with over 289,000 players adding it to their wishlists.

In Deathground, players step into abandoned research facilities overrun by ruthless predators. Whether playing solo or in teams of up to four, survival demands stealth, strategy and quick thinking.

Early Access Content
The launch version features two bootcamp maps (a solo tutorial and a bunker where players can test gear) as well as three distinct missions set in diverse environments. Players will tackle varied objectives, from restoring power in a volcanic energy plant, to cleansing a toxic greenhouse, and infiltrating a decaying genetics lab to recover vital assets.

Evolution since the 2020 Kickstarter
While faithful to its original vision, Deathground has evolved significantly thanks to community feedback and the studio’s commitment to deeper, replayable survival gameplay.
Notable changes include:

• Expanded Co-op: Originally designed for 1–3 players, Deathground now supports up to four-player co-op, bringing more tactical variety and social play.
   
• Six Playable Characters: The roster of playable characters has doubled, growing from three to six. These include the Scout, Engineer, Survivalist and newly added Medic, alongside reimagined versions of two of the original Kickstarter characters: the Observer and Hunter.
   
• Custom Loadouts: Gear is no longer locked to specific characters. Tools like the Motion Detector, Hacking Device, Tranquilizer Rifle and Med-Kit can be equipped by any class, with more planned for future updates.
   
• Richer Missions and Environments: Beyond the originally promised three maps, Deathground now includes a tutorial, an interactive training range and environments enriched with narrative objects and lore-driven collectibles tied to achievements. Mission objectives are now also more complex, involving multi-stage interactions.
   
• Deeper Stealth & Survival Mechanics: Stealth has been enhanced with new hiding spots like lockers, barrels, vents, and natural cover such as tall grass. Movement refinements including slide, crouch toggle, peeking and lookback offer tactical control, while sound traps like broken glass raise tension and demand careful navigation.
   
• Smarter AI with Dynamic Behavior: Enemy AI has been overhauled with new behaviors and matching animations. For example, raptors can now drag players out of hiding and Compsognathus can stalk players through winding vent systems, creating constant tension.
   
• Defense mechanisms: Players can now fight back, though in limited supply, by throwing objects like bottles to distract or stun dinosaurs, or by using tranquilizers to briefly neutralize them.

Press contact
Florence Di Ruocco
PR & Communications Consultant for Jaw Drop Games
florence@jawdropgames.com