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Warhammer Survivors FAQ

Launch timing, price, languages, controllers, Steam Deck, co-op, Game Pass and demo progress — each answer with its official source.

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Demo build

Short answers to the questions players ask most before launch. Every answer links its source; anything not yet announced is marked Pending launch.

Launch time by time zone

Auroch Digital has only announced the date (“10th November 2026 across all platforms”). This table gets exact times once an unlock hour is published.

Next dated event: developer Reddit AMA on r/Games, Tuesday October 27, 6–8pm GMT (Squad System post) — 2–4pm EDT, 11am–1pm PDT, 7–9pm CET, and 2–4am Wednesday October 28 in Beijing (UTC+8).

Answers

When does Warhammer Survivors come out?

November 10, 2026 on every platform, according to the official FAQ. The exact unlock hour has not been announced, so it is Pending launch for every time zone. Pre-orders on Xbox open October 27, 2026 (release announcement).

Which platforms is it on?

Steam, GOG, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and mobile (Google Play and iOS) (official FAQ). The official press release also says it will be on Xbox Game Pass at launch. On Steam it is Windows-only; Mac and Linux are not listed (Steam store page).

How much does it cost?

£6.39 | $7.99 | €7.49, which may vary slightly by platform and region (official FAQ). Steam will offer a 10% discount in the first week after launch (Oct 6 Steam post). The Steam page itself did not show a price yet when we checked on October 24 — see release date & price.

Does it have Chinese language support?

Yes for Simplified Chinese: it is in the Steam store page’s supported-language list (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian). Traditional Chinese is not listed. Steam does not mark any language with full audio. Source: Steam store page, checked October 24, 2026.

Can I play with a controller?

Yes. Steam lists Full Controller Support, including DualShock and DualSense controllers, plus a keyboard-only option (Steam store page).

Is it Steam Deck Verified?

Yes. Auroch Digital announced Steam Deck Verified status on October 16, 2026 (Steam post); Valve’s compatibility report lists default controls, on-screen glyphs, legible text and default performance as passing. External controllers are not supported as the primary player on Deck (Steam Deck compatibility report).

Is there co-op or online multiplayer?

Not at launch. The official FAQ says the team is focusing on the single-player experience and will tell the community if multiplayer is added later. In-game squad followers are AI allies, not other players — see the squad system guide.

Is there a demo, and does my progress carry over?

A free demo is on Steam and Xbox PC (press release). Its October 6 build adds the Legend of Catachan and Lyssa Revenya. Progress from the earlier demo does not carry over to this one, and demo progress does not transfer to the full game (release announcement). Details: demo guide.

Is it on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes at launch, per Auroch Digital’s official press release of October 6, 2026.

Can I pre-order it?

Pre-orders opened on PlayStation 5 on October 6; Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 from October 6 in select territories; Xbox from October 27, 2026. Some console platforms have a pre-order discount (release announcement). No Steam pre-purchase package was listed on October 24.

Is it a Vampire Survivors DLC?

No. It is a standalone game built on the foundation of Vampire Survivors with poncle, but every character, stage, enemy, power-up and secret was made from scratch (official FAQ).

Which enemy factions are in the game?

Gloomspite Gitz, Skaven, Blades of Khorne, Tyranids, Orks and the Death Guard (official FAQ). Short explanations are in the glossary.

Can 40K and Age of Sigmar characters fight together?

No. Each universe has its own roster, weapons, enemies, stages and progression, with some shared weapons (Nov 11, 2025 FAQ post). The October demo adds a slight cross-universe effect to meta-progression (Oct 19 post).

What PC do I need?

Minimum on Steam: 64-bit Windows 10, dual-core 2.4 GHz x86-64 CPU, 4 GB RAM, GTX 750 or equivalent, 5 GB storage. Recommended specs: Pending launch (Steam store page). Full table on the release date page.

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