Don't Starve Elsewhere
Upcoming video game by Klei Entertainment
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Don't Starve Elsewhere is an upcoming survival video game adventure developed and published by Klei Entertainment, spinoff or sequel to Don't Starve.[1] Unlike the original game, it features 3D movement (like jumping and falling), completely different environments, creatures and has a unique art style, different from Don't Starve. The game was announced on April 9, 2026, with the date of release to be announced later.[2]
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| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | TBA |
| Genres | Survival, role-playing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
Don't Starve Elsewhere, similar to Don't Starve Together, is planned to be a co-op survival game, featuring same characters, but set in a different world with different items, NPCs, biomes and story.[3][4] Environment features mountains, rivers and elevation changes, with each biome having its own independent climate.[5] One of the major mechanics introduced in the game is "The Fog" - thick clouds that spread across the landscape, cursing all they touch, that offer the player to explore their secrets or run away.[6]
Reception
Reviewers received the announcement with an interest to a new game of Klei Entertainment, saying that the new game is a "serious upgrade".[7] Some expressed their fascination by jumping mechanic, shown in the trailer, also noting that the game shows more fantasy and magical elements.[8][9][4] The graphic aesthetic of the world of Elsewhere was also describe as "unsettling" and containing less "paper cutout" feeling.[10]