ARDEM Early Access: What to Expect
The Road to Early Access
After years of development, countless iterations, and an incredible amount of community feedback, we're finally ready to talk about what Early Access will look like for ARDEM.
What's Included in the First Build
The initial Early Access release will feature:
- The full 64km² map — Every town, forest trail, and abandoned facility will be explorable from day one. We want players to experience the full scale of our world right away.
- Core survival mechanics — Hunger, thirst, temperature, health, and stamina systems are all fully functional. You'll need to manage your resources carefully to stay alive.
- Base building — Our modular building system lets you construct shelters, fortify existing structures, and create your own safe haven in the wasteland.
- Vehicle system — Find, repair, and drive multiple vehicle types across the map. Fuel management and mechanical wear add a layer of strategy to long-distance travel.
- Dynamic electricity — Power up generators, wire buildings, and bring light back to the darkness. The electricity system interacts with base building for automated defenses and quality-of-life improvements.
Multiplayer at Launch
We're launching with support for up to 64 players per server. Both PvP and PvE server configurations will be available, and we're working on private server support for communities that want a more controlled experience.
What Comes Next
Early Access is just the beginning. Our roadmap includes farming expansions, NPC factions, an in-depth crafting overhaul, and much more. We'll be sharing detailed roadmap updates in future dev logs.
Your Feedback Matters
This game is being built alongside its community. Every piece of feedback, every bug report, every suggestion helps shape ARDEM into the survival experience we all want it to be.
Stay tuned for the official launch date announcement. It's closer than you think.
— The ARDEM Development Team