Scavland Release Date, Demo History & 1.0 Status
| Early Access release | 4 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Steam Early Access |
| 1.0 release | Not announced |
| Price | $19.99 USD (10% launch discount) |
| Platforms | PC (Steam) — Windows only |
| Developer / publisher | NoShadow · NoShadow and UNSUBSCRIBE |
Timeline
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2025 | Demo released | NoShadow published a playable demo alongside a key-giveaway challenge, plus changelogs for v0.2.4 and v0.2.4.1. |
| 25 August 2026 | 100,000+ wishlists | Announced ten days before launch. |
| 4 September 2026 | Early Access launch | $19.99 with a 10% launch discount, Windows only, 44 achievements. |
| 4 September 2026 | Developer timeline post | Pinned answer to the "Zero Sievert clone" question, dating development to 2020. |
| 5 September 2026 | First post-launch commitment | A more forgiving game mode, better early balancing and guidance, and Simplified Chinese localisation. |
How long has Scavland been in development?
Six years. NoShadow dates the project to 2020, when it was three people; the studio grew to fifteen after partnering with UNSUBSCRIBE in 2025. The full timeline, and why the developers published it, is on the Zero Sievert comparison page.
What is coming next
Everything NoShadow has committed to since launch — with the honest note that none of it carries a date — is on the roadmap page. The headline items are a more forgiving game mode, early-game balancing and guidance, and Simplified Chinese.
Release FAQ
When did Scavland come out?
Scavland entered Steam Early Access on 4 September 2026 at $19.99, with a 10% launch discount.
When is the Scavland 1.0 full release?
No date or target window has been published. On 5 September 2026 NoShadow described Early Access as having "just started" and said difficulty, balance and localisation would be addressed one by one.
Is the Scavland demo still available?
A demo was published on 9 June 2025 during the pre-release period. Treat availability as unverified — check the Steam store page, which is the only authoritative answer.