Don't Starve Together — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Don't Starve Together is currently the #40 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 44K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #37 last week).
Last official update May 13, 2026 (22 days ago) · 8 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #40 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 44K
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Developer
- Klei Entertainment
- Released
- Apr 21, 2016
- Price
- $14.99
- Metacritic
- 83
- Steam reviews
- 367K
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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Patch
Hotfix 728321
Small hotfix to address some concerns that have cropped up. Bug Fixes Fixed certain projectiles getting stuck on physics and staying around longer than intended. Fixed an issue with server side handling of slash commands.
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Patch
Hotfix 727204
Changes WX-78 may now Transfer Consciousness in and out of the Sanctum and the Sanctum Lobby. Bug Fixes Fixed Mimicked items never reverting over time after being dropped in a container. Fixed WX-78 Backup Chassis losing ownership when being cursed into Wonkey. Fixed Powder…
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Patch
Hotfix 726875
Bug Fixes Fixed creatures like Chester that follow a carried item still following the holder of the item when the item is dropped from a distance. Fixed crash when using shift-click to transfer items out of containers like Expansive Storage Unit, Ammo Pouch, Battle Call…
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Patch
Hotfix 726747
Changes Auto-Grabber can now deposit matching items into Expansive Storage Units (activated via Spatializer Circuits). Expansive Storage Units now inherit WX-78’s preserver rates from active Refrigerant and Thermal Circuits. Blocking Circuit ability will protect against thief…
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Release
The WX-78 Skill Spotlight Follow-up is Now Available!
Hey Everybody! Today we have a small Follow-Up Shadow Affinity update for the WX-78 Skill spotlight. Highlights Include: Added a new Chessmaster Circuit. Added the Shadow Servitor skill for WX-78. Replaced Field Survey II skill with Signal Booster skill, which boosts all drone…
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Patch
The WX-78 Skill Spotlight Update is Now Available!
Everyone's favorite soulless automaton is due for an upgrade to ensure their reign of terror over the innocent organics of the Constant continues. WX-78 Skill Spotlight The WX-78 skill spotlight is now available on Steam. We aren't quite happy with Shadow Affinity, so we decided…
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News
Announcing: Don't Starve Elsewhere + WX-78 Skill Spotlight & Roadmap Next Week!
Hey everybody, The WX-78 Skill Spotlight update and content update plan (Roadmap) is coming next Thursday, April 16th! Of course, we'll also have new skins and a new set of streaming drops for everybody as well. If you missed it, we also just officially announced Don't Starve…
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News
Don't Starve Together: Intermission - Animated Short, Login Reward and More!
Hey all, it's time for Intermission! This time, we've got a new entry in the Tales from the Constant series of animated shorts, a new login reward, streaming drops, and a skill update beta that you might be interested in. Tales from the Constant: Birds of a Feather You never…
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Patch
Hotfix 714014
Bug Fixes Fixed a crash related to the Deck Of Cards. Fixed networking exploit with tripping while galloping on clients. Fixed world settings incorrectly affecting Nightmare Light and Nightmare Fissure creature spawns.
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Patch
Hotfix 713564
Bug Fixes Shtick Horse will no longer slow you down if you were already faster than its speed boost. Fixed cases where repaired or previously befriended Clockworks did not follow you sometimes. Fixed Chester, Glommer, Polly Rogers, and others from getting detached from their…
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Patch
Hotfix 712852
ChangesClockworks can now only be befriended when they are stunned, and the action string has been changed to “Repair”. Bug FixesFixed bug where a Rook and a Player with damage reflect could stunlock each other indefinitely. Fixed Mockingbirds blocking placement and sticking…
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Patch
Hotfix 712555
Bug FixesFixed WX-78’s examination string for the new play bill. Fixed Clockwork Bishop’s attacks ignoring electrocute resistance. Fixed Clockwork Knight missing a foot in its stunned state. Fixed a crash when debug spawning Gilded Knights. Fixed a crash sometimes when Eye of…
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About Don't Starve Together
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of odd creatures, hidden dangers, and ancient secrets. Gather resources to craft items and build structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of "The Constant". Cooperate with your friends in a private game, or find new friends online. Work with other players to survive the harsh environment, or strike out on your own. Do whatever it takes, but most importantly, Don't Starve.
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
- Languages
- English * , Simplified Chinese * , French * , Italian * , German * , Japanese * , Korean * , Polish * , Portuguese - Portugal * , Russian * , Spanish - Latin America * , Traditional Chinese * * languages with full audio…
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 49 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.dontstarvegame.com
Frequently asked questions
- Is Don't Starve Together free to play?
- Don't Starve Together is a paid game ($14.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Don't Starve Together update?
- The most recent official update is "Hotfix 728321" (May 13, 2026), categorized as Patch. Small hotfix to address some concerns that have cropped up. Bug Fixes Fixed certain projectiles getting stuck on physics and staying around longer than intended. Fixed an issue with server side handling of slash commands.
- How many people play Don't Starve Together?
- Don't Starve Together peaked at 44K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #40 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #37 the previous week).
- When was Don't Starve Together released?
- Don't Starve Together was released on Apr 21, 2016 by Klei Entertainment.
- What kind of game is Don't Starve Together?
- Don't Starve Together is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jun 4, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Don't Starve Together and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.