‘HUNGER’ Launches in Steam Early Access on December 3 With Free Open Beta This Month

Independent developer Good Fun Corporation—founded by key creators behind the hit World War II tactical shooter Hell Let Loose—has officially confirmed that its dark fantasy extraction RPG, HUNGER, will enter Steam Early Access on December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM UTC (10:00 AM Portugal time / 5:00 AM EST / 2:00 AM PST).

Ahead of the paid Early Access debut, PC players will have one final opportunity to test the game free of charge during an Open Beta running from November 27 through November 29, 2026. Revealed alongside a new gameplay trailer and community update on November 10, the announcement arrives as HUNGER surpasses 700,000 Steam wishlists following a closed playtest held in October.

For official beta access requests, wishlist tracking, and community updates, visit the official HUNGER Steam store page.

How to Join the November Open Beta

Players looking to jump into the November 27 to 29 playtest can sign up directly through Valve’s storefront without needing an external key:

• Free Steam Access: Navigate to the HUNGER page on Steam and click the button to request playtest access.
• Beta Content: The Open Beta will feature six playable characters alongside three distinct maps.
• Progress Wipe: While the Open Beta is completely free to play, Good Fun Corporation noted that character progression and loot earned during the weekend test will not carry over into the December 3 Early Access launch.

Plague-Ravaged Napoleonic Europe and Core Gameplay

Developed by Good Fun Corporation (formerly known as Black Matter), HUNGER trades historical World War II battlefields for a bleak, alternate-history Napoleonic Europe devastated by a catastrophic plague. Known as the World After the End, the setting pits surviving humans—referred to as the Living—against grotesque undead mutants and rival scavengers.

Unlike extraction shooters that rely exclusively on modern firearms or punish players with periodic seasonal resets, HUNGER blends melee-heavy RPG mechanics with persistent progression:

• Hybrid Melee and Ranged Combat: Players fire black-powder rifles, pistols, and experimental hand mortars before drawing axes, maces, and shields for brutal close-quarters duels when ammunition runs dry.
• No Forced Wipes: While gear carried into an expedition can be lost upon death, experience permanently levels up your character across deep mastery trees featuring more than 100 talents, unique Passive, Tactical, and Ultimate abilities, and zero forced seasonal wipes.
• Social Hub and Economy: Between high-risk expeditions, players gather at The Chateau, a multiplayer social hub housing quest givers, NPCs, gathering and crafting professions, and a player-driven marketplace.

What Is Included at Early Access Launch?

Good Fun Corporation estimates that HUNGER will remain in Early Access for roughly two years as the studio expands its world alongside community feedback. At launch on December 3, the Early Access build will include:

• Three Large Maps: Diverse environments spanning plague-choked forests, abandoned villages, monasteries, citadels, and mines.
• Over 40 Weapons: A broad arsenal of period-inspired ranged firearms, heavy melee armaments, gadgets, and medicinal tools.
• End-Game Dungeons and Bosses: PvPvE expeditions featuring proximity VOIP, dungeon encounters, boss fights, and earnable cosmetic customization for characters, bags, and weapons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does HUNGER release on Steam?

HUNGER launches into Steam Early Access on December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM UTC.

When is the HUNGER Open Beta?

The free HUNGER Open Beta runs from November 27 to November 29, 2026, on PC via Steam.

Who is developing HUNGER?

HUNGER is developed and published by Good Fun Corporation, an independent studio founded by original team members behind Hell Let Loose.

Does HUNGER have forced seasonal wipes?

No. Good Fun Corporation confirmed that HUNGER features permanent RPG skill progression and no forced wipes.