GOOD FUN CORPORATION, the studio formed by the original creators of Hell Let Loose, has announced the launch dates for HUNGER: the first-person multiplayer extraction RPG enters early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store on December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM GMT, following a free open beta from November 27 to 29. The announcement was made on November 10 in the “Missive XIX” update published on Steam.
Set in an alternate version of Napoleonic Europe devastated by a bacterium of unknown origin, HUNGER blends melee and ranged combat, long-term character progression, quests, crafting and a player-driven economy. Expeditions pit players against horrors, rivals and other survivors in a high-risk loop where every step could be the last.
Free open beta from November 27 to 29
The open beta will be free and open to everyone: players only need to request access through the “Join Playtest” section on the game's Steam page. The test includes the Château social hub, three maps, six playable characters, more than 40 weapons, over 100 masteries across five skill trees and proximity voice chat support. Beta progress will not carry over to early access. According to Game*Spark, the open beta also works as a scale test: the studio will use the weekend to test the game at scale and gather final feedback before launch.
What comes in early access
The early access version launches with three large and distinct maps, more than 40 weapons, six characters with their own passive, tactical and ultimate abilities, dungeons, boss encounters, PvP and PvE endgame content, gathering and crafting professions, a player-driven marketplace and permanent progression — with no forced wipes. The early access period is expected to last around two years, with new weapons, maps, hub areas, characters and enemies added through updates.
According to Game*Spark, the game has already surpassed 700,000 Steam wishlist additions. The early access price has not been announced yet.
Sources: Game*Spark; Niche Gamer; Insider Gaming; Players.com.ua.
Image credit: official HUNGER artwork by GOOD FUN CORPORATION, via Game*Spark.
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