Mist Survival V20241230 Early Access [hot] May 2026

Mist Survival v20241230 Early Access

Mist Survival update (build 16862522) released on December 30, 2024, a key feature is the introduction of a Caravan Trailer

Mist Survival occupies a unique niche: it is less punishing than The Long Dark regarding cold, but more aggressive than Project Zomboid regarding active horror jumpscares.

As of December 30, 2024, Mist Survival (Early Access) underwent a transition period marked by the release of build 16861639 and a series of updates to the DevTestBranch. This version reflects the game's ongoing migration to Unreal Engine 5, which significantly overhauled textures, models, and enemy AI. Key Version Milestones (Late 2024)

• Mechanics: Temperature mechanics have been rebalanced; players must manage body heat actively. Wood consumption for heating has increased by approximately 20% compared to previous builds.
• Visuals: Volumetric fog (the Mist) behaves differently in cold weather, reducing visibility ranges but increasing the density of infected spawns in specific "hot zones."

Day 2: Establishing a Safe House

The v20241230 update changed building collision.

Mist Survival, as of April 2026, is currently undergoing a massive foundational shift. The developer, Dimension 32 Entertainment, is focused on the 0.7.0 "Co-op Test Branch". This version represents a complete overhaul, migrating the game from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 and rebuilding core systems from the ground up to support multiplayer. Version 0.7.0 Overview (The Current State)