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• Patch Notes·27 Aug 2026Official

  Dev Update | Introducing Region 3 & Demo Progress

  Hey folks,Thanks so much for your patience while we ran a bunch of playtests and have been prepping for a Demo launch. Our plan is to launch the Demo soon, we still need to do a bit more testing and as soon as it's ready we'll make sure we shout about it everywhere. For those of you who did jump into our playtests, we wanted to say a big thank you, your feedback has been critical to us continue to shape Deadstick. We will be we FsimUK on October 10 & 11 where attendees will be able to get hands on with Deadstick set-up with a Flight Sim rig. Next up we'd like to introduce you to Region 3 - we have our previous looks at Region 1 (Waking) and Region 2 (Redshore), so let us talk about Riverine. Riverine occupies the heart of the Island’s southern half, nestled in a basin between some of the island’s tallest mountain ranges. Surrounded by Redshore to the south and east and Waking to the west, this lush central region forms a natural crossroads for pilots travelling between the warmer, more hospitable southern biomes and the harsher wilderness beyond the mountains to the north.This is a landscape carved and defined by water. Rivers, lakes, channels, and winding waterways cut through the valley, creating a patchwork of wooded hills, fertile lowlands, peninsulas, and small islands. At the centre of it all lies Hammerhead Island, home to Eastell, the seat of the islands government and the region’s only major airport.Eastell rests at the threshold of the Cursor Peninsula, on the banks of the Caraway River as it flows north from Redshore. As the river reaches the heart of the region, it gives way to a complex network of waterways, including the Guttermouth River. Follow its currents and you’ll find Guttermouth Fork, a well-travelled shipping checkpoint for cargo moving inland, before the river continues past Darnbrough and spills out into the Drowned Inlet. Southwest of Eastell, the breathtaking Painter’s Lake provides another of Riverine’s defining landmarks. Its waters feed...
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• Patch Notes·2 Jun 2026Official

  Dev Update | 100k Wishlists, Playtest Reopen & New Heights Trailer!

  Hey bush flyers, Lots of exciting updates today, we hit 100k wishlists over the weekend for Deadstick! As a big thank you we have decided to reopen the playtest for 1 week! June 2nd 5pm BST - June 9th 5pm BSTThis is the same playtest we ran in May (22-26th), no changes or updates have been made to the build.Playtest FAQCan I stream or post video content from the playtest?Yes! Feel free to share links to these in our Discord too :) I played the previous closed playtest and there is less content, is this right? Yes, the idea of this playtest is it gives us an opportunity to essentially test what would be coming in a future Demo of Deadstick. Where can I leave feedback and/or bug reports? Please make sure you’re sharing as much feedback as possible via our feedback form or our bug reporting form.Form 1 - Report a Bug: A very short form to submit information on a specific issueForm 2 - Playtest Survey: This form has questions about what you like and dislike about the contents of the playtest. This is designed to be filled in once. Form feedback is very important for us, as a very small team it makes it much easier for us to collate your information. We are also setting up a space on Discord for additional bugs and feedback, but we do recommend filling in the forms where possible.Does the playtest have HOTAS support?Yes. Not only this but we have a brand new Deadstick trailer! You can watch this below 👇 And finally, Jeff Sparks the Design Director is back with a Deadstick Dispatch #2 taking you through a cargo haul from Morton to 3 Corners. Big thank you to everyone who has been here since we took over development of the game, we are so excited to be reaching this awesome milestones with you all! - Mythwright
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• Patch Notes·21 May 2026Official

  Dev Update | Open Playtest & Name Change!

  Hey bush flyers, We have the first official Deadstick OPEN Playtest happening this weekend 🥳 This means everyone who has signed up will get access from Friday 22nd May \ to Tuesday 26th May \. For this playtest we will be using Steam playtest functionality so everyone who has signed up here will get access. If you have not taken part in a playtest before you will receive a notification email to let you know the playtest is live - you will then be able to download, jump in and play the playtest build. If you have played in any of our previous closed playtests you won't receive a notification but the game will be available to download in your Steam Library. Playtest FAQ Can I stream or post video content from the playtest?Yes! Feel free to share links to these in our Discord too :) I played the previous closed playtest and there is less content, is this right? Yes, the idea of this playtest is it gives us an opportunity to essentially test what would be coming in a future Demo of Deadstick. Where can I leave feedback and/or bug reports? Please make sure you’re sharing as much feedback as possible via our feedback form or our bug reporting form.Form 1 - Report a Bug: A very short form to submit information on a specific issueForm 2 - Playtest Survey: This form has questions about what you like and dislike about the contents of the playtest. This is designed to be filled in once. Note: We will add link to these surveys when the playtest goes live. Form feedback is very important for us, as a very small team it makes it much easier for us to collate your information. We are also setting up a space on Discord for additional bugs and feedback, but we do recommend filling in the forms where possible.Does the playtest have HOTAS support?Yes.Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator - Rename We have yet to update the Steam page but you may notice when jumping into the Playtest the new name & logo - Deadstick: Bush Pilot Simulator - and probably have some questions! This is just a small...
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• Patch Notes·1 May 2026Official

  Dev Update | Playtest THIS WEEKEND & Region 2 - Redshore

  Hey folks, We wanted to take some time today to update you on where we are with playtesting! If you've been part of our Discord you'll know we've been hosting some very limited playtests to test things like various HOTAS configurations, flight controls & general feedback. Now we've completed these smaller tests we are now hosting a more open playtest to help gather more feedback. For this playtest we will be using Steam playtest functionality to select 3,500 who have signed up at random. The playtest is now live until 11am BST, May 5th 2026. If you have not taken part in a playtest before you will receive a notification email to let you know the playtest is live - you will then be able to download jump in and play the playtest build. If you have played in our March playtest you won't receive a notification but the game will be available to download in your Steam Library. We have a general playtest discussion set-up on our Discord, but we encourage all feedback/bugs be sent to the feedback form here. We are so excited to be able to open this up to more people ahead of our full open playtest very soon (timing to be confirmed 👀) So let's talk about Region 2 - you'll know we did a bit of a deep dive into Waking (Region 1) back in February, so now it's time to talk about Redshore! Redshore occupies the labyrinthian southern coast, curving along the shoreline to the east before reaching north towards the island’s harsher biomes. Defined by water and shaped by time, this region presents a striking contrast to the enclosed calm of Waking. The land here is fractured and exposed, cut apart by winding rivers and deep channels that divide the terrain into a series of rugged peninsulas and isolated landmasses.Redshore wraps around and follows the contours of this mountainous centerpiece. From these central elevations, the journey of the restless Caraway River can be followed as it carves its way southward and splits, feeding into both the coastal waters of Cauldron Cove and the ...
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• Patch Notes·23 Feb 2026Official

  Dev Update | Region 1 - Waking

  We wanted to take some time today to talk about Region 1 in Deadstick, the full game will have 6 regions, which we'll talk about in the coming months.Introducing Region 1, officially named 'Waking' Waking is the warmer southern gateway occupying the island’s southwestern peninsula. This is where early explorers, like Ellis Moore, first built settlements on the island. Somewhat sheltered from harsher northern climates, this early region enjoys milder weather and some of the most vibrant landscapes found anywhere on the island.Dense forests fill the terrain, covering much of the landmass. Waking is best known for its striking autumn woodlands. Sweeping groves of golden-brown leaves provide enduring colour and visual diversity, setting Waking apart from the colder evergreen regions found further north.At the heart of Waking, a cascading waterfall feeds into the tranquil waters of Greyhound Lake, creating one of the island’s most striking water features. The surrounding forests and shorelines teem with life, making the area feel alive and welcoming to new explorers.Waking’s ecosystem is rich with unique flora and fauna. Herbivores thrive in the fertile environment, with herds of deer roaming the forests, foxes moving quietly through undergrowth, and free-range cattle grazing across open clearings. The abundance of plant life supports a balanced and peaceful wildlife population, reinforcing the region’s reputation as the island's most hospitable wilderness. Where can you land in Waking? Here is a breakdown of places you'll spot. Major Airports - 1Minor Airfields - 5Small Strips - 1Bush StripsVillages - 3Fishing Villages - 4Farms - 4Campsites - 2Mines - 3Breweries - 1 We've been sharing some points of interest across our social channels this month, please take a look below. We also shared a fly over video of some of the bush strips in Region 1 👇Westerly Farm - Small farm, originally established to feed settler at Moore's Landing.,Lowbush Brewing Co. - Their signature brew...
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