Grab your pickaxe, miners! Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is hitting full release on September 17, and it’s bringing more than just extra bugs to blast.
A brand-new Gear system is here to shake up your loadouts, and the stylish After Hours cosmetic DLC will have you looking sharp while you dig deep. Here’s what’s changing and why now’s the perfect time to dive back into the caves of Hoxxes.
Development and Features
The game, developed by Funday Games, has succeed with its 1.0 launch, officially leaving Early Access. The Deep Rock Galactic Survivor update introduces the brand-new DRG Survivor Gear system, adding a whole new layer of customization and strategy. Players can now explore the Gear Menu to equip different types of gear:
- Armor,
- Chips,
- Tools,
- Gadgets,
- Canisters,
- Weapon Mods.
Each with unique stats, special quirks, and rarity levels, including powerful Legendary gear for top-tier builds. It can be enhanced to boost its power, and it integrates smoothly with your existing loadouts and milestones, so all your previous progress remains relevant.
This system changes how you build your character, opening up more varied playstyles and deeper tactical choices. Even Bosco, your trusty drone companion, benefits from these upgrades, making him more versatile in combat and support roles. With these changes, the endgame gains extra depth, encouraging players to experiment with builds and push further into challenging missions. It’s a fresh reason for veterans to return and for newcomers to dive in.
DLC Content
The After Hours DLC for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor launched on September 17, arriving alongside the game’s 1.0 release. This purely cosmetic pack gives each class a fresh, over-the-top look.
- The Scout gets the flashy Slayer outfit.
- The Driller rocks the playful Fanboy style.
- The Engineer dons the clever Scientist gear.
- The Gunner takes the throne with the regal King set.
While these cosmetic skins don’t affect gameplay, they bring plenty of personality to your mining runs and let you show off your fan-favorite classes in style. Expect quirky touches like drilling with a giant foam finger or strutting through the caves in a crown. It’s all about showing off your style while you blast Glyphids and haul minerals.
New Era for Survivor
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor has reached a major milestone, evolving from a promising spin-off into a fully-fledged horde survival game. What began as an experimental twist on the Deep Rock Galactic universe has now grown into a polished, content-rich experience that stands on its own. The 1.0 launch marks the end of Early Access and the start of a new chapter for both the game and its community.
During Early Access, player feedback shaped many of the systems we see today. Features like loadout saves and meta upgrades were refined through months of testing, while balance tweaks and quality-of-life changes came directly from community suggestions. Now, the final release delivers a deeper progression system, more varied missions, and a smoother overall experience. It’s the proof of how much the game has matured since its first public build.
Expanding the DRG Universe
This success also expands the DRG universe, showing that the Survivor formula works brilliantly alongside the main co-op mining game. The fast-paced, wave-based combat and roguelite elements have found a loyal audience, and the momentum is still building.
With the community more active than ever, players are already speculating about what could come next: from new biomes and enemy types to themed DLC packs.
Community and Future DLC
The developers are encouraging feedback as they look ahead, hinting that future updates and expansions will continue to be shaped by player ideas.
For fans old and new, this is the perfect time to jump in, share your thoughts, and help shape the next stage of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor’s journey. “Rock and stone – to the bone!”