Nuclear Epoch
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Nuclear Epoch

Nuclear Epoch: Open-world survival mixing base building & extraction shooting. Explore with friends, raid dangerous instances for loot, but death means losing everything. Craft weapons with fully customizable stats in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

DEV: Cat Play StudioPUB: Cat Play StudioAppID 4049910
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~2d·last 24d ago·20 recorded in 6 months

Is Nuclear Epoch still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

72.9
Mixed

Elixir Rating

78.5% of 557 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 74.9. It was sold as a game that would keep being worked on, and the developers have gone dormant — subtracting 2.0.

reception 74.9·support −2.0·Mixed

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$11.99$14.99−20%

Development

Dormant

Last heard from developers

24 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~2 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

7

Current silence

12× normal

The developers have been silent for 24 days against a normal rhythm of about 2 — roughly 12 times longer than usual. 7 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 1 classified as major. It is currently 20% below its usual price.

Last successful news check: Oct 7, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseJul 13, 2026

Nuclear Epoch 1.0.1.1 Brings Steam Workshop and Official ModKit

Nuclear Epoch's 1.0.1.1 update, published by CatPlayStudio, arrives with its most significant addition yet: full Steam Workshop support and a publicly released Mod Development Kit.

The ModKit is built on Unreal Engine 5.7.4 and is available as a separate download under the Tools category in the Steam Library. It includes the ability to inherit from native Blueprint classes for buildings, items, and weapons; an automated packaging tool that handles mod metadata and uploads directly to the Workshop via UGC.exe; and an ExampleMod project to help creators get started. A Mod Development Wiki covering installation through to packaging has also been prepared.

One note: at time of publishing, testing is only available on the Beta branch.

What changed

New features

  • Steam Workshop now live; players can browse and subscribe to community content
  • Official ModKit released, built on Unreal Engine 5.7.4, downloadable via Steam Tools
  • Mod Development Wiki published

Optimizations

  • Construction capture box now displays custom names
  • Double-clicking equipment in the breeding house disabled to prevent a display bug
  • The menu option formerly labeled 'suicide' renamed to 'rebirth'
  • Lights now set to auto-on, executing once within a player-defined timeframe rather than checking every hour
  • Waist-shooting accessories reduce recoil

Bug fixes

  • Furnace displacement caused by prolonged use repaired
  • Temple monster loop generation position error fixed
  • A fix related to item searching (source text incomplete)

For players, the Workshop launch is the headline shift — mod support through a structured kit means community-created buildings, items, and weapons could meaningfully extend the game's content going forward.

Two years of development

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22 announcements · 8 substantial · 19 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

22 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 13, 2026
Minor updates

Repair the wooden staircase where certain angles are inaccessible Fix the crash caused by the selection panel in Dragon's work

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
1.0.1.5 Update Notes

Optimization: Now, the short staircases can be mutually captured and constructed Added: Added an item display cabinet to showcase acquired Steam items The new dragon can pick up items on the ground and transport them to the warehouse Newly …

Community AnnouncementsJul 26, 2026
hot update

Fix Mod building preservation failure If loading damaged data occurs, please verify file integrity.

Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
1.0.1.4 Update Description

Bug fixes: Repair metal door gaps Repairing the blueprint of the dragon house may cause collision and jamming Fix the displacement bug of the melting furnace Optimization: Difficulty One: The merchant's location is always displayed now Remo…

Community AnnouncementsJul 17, 2026
1.0.1.3 Update Description

Bug fixes: Repair some buildings with detection errors Repair Business Collaboration 2 Task Description Fix the incorrect display of the number of items taken from the workbench Optimization: Adjust the light source range of the constructed…

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
1.0.1.2 Update Description

Bug fixes: Fix building collision volume error Repair handle failure Fix translation Fix Fire Map Merchant will generate around traps

Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
1.0.1.1 Update Description

Due to some issues, testing is currently only available in the Beta branch. 1. Steam Workshop is Live! We are thrilled to announce that Nuclear Epoch now officially supports the Steam Workshop! You can now easily browse, subscribe to, and e…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 8, 2026
1.0.1.0 Update Description

Bug fixes: After repairing the fall, the angle of view when standing up was incorrect Fix the color of fertilizer in the compost bin that is not correct Fix the error caused by the impact of merchant's personal information multiplier Fix er…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
1.0.0.9 Update Description

Bug fixes: Fix swallowing of supplies when switching from a large backpack to a small backpack Fix that mirrors with more than 3x resolution will make errors at different resolutions Repairing the wall cannot capture the corner roof Adjusti…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 5, 2026
1.0.0.8 Update Description

Bug fixes: Fix navigation volume errors in large maps Fix the gun retraction caused by the flying monster Repair the inability of the melting furnace to retrieve materials from the warehouse Fix custom weight-bearing errors Optimization: Ad…

Community AnnouncementsJul 4, 2026
1.0.0.7 Update Description

New Added: A fully customizable difficulty system. The custom function is in the testing stage. Please forgive any problems Bug Fixes: Fixed the "Unstuck" function sometimes teleporting players to the wrong location. Fixed an issue where in…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 4, 2026
Dev Blog: New Roadmap! Dragon Automation & Gear Customization!

Dear Adventurers, We are thrilled to officially reveal our latest future Development Roadmap! Since launch, we’ve received incredibly valuable feedback about reducing repetitive grinding and introducing deeper mid-to-late game systems. To a…

Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
1.0.0.6 Update Description

Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where returning from tutorial levels and exiting to the main menu remains in the loading interface Fix: Close the tab immediately after opening the treasure chest and reopen it, causing item search to stop Fix bug…

Community AnnouncementsJul 1, 2026
1.0.0.5 Update Notes

Bug Fixes: Fixed a bug where animals were duplicated when moving the Dragon Coop and Pigsty Fixed an ammo duplication bug Optimizations: Increased the maximum stack size for basic resources Increased sniper rifle damage

Community AnnouncementsJul 1, 2026
1.0.0.4 Update Notes

Bug Fixes: Fixed inconsistent sale prices shown between the host and client Fixed the LOD of the Temple Merchant model Fixed untranslated text Fixed monsters getting stuck in the Poison Boss room Fixed Green Mamba returning shotgun ammo ins…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 28, 2026
1.0.0.3 Release Notes

Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue where the chest UI caused item slots to become disorganized. Fixed a screen display error that occurred when loading a corrupted settings file. Fixed a display error regarding crafted weapon levels. Fixed an issue …

Community AnnouncementsJun 27, 2026
Version 1.0.0.2 Update Notes

Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue where the "Take" button would still pop up in the crafting interface after items had already been retrieved ahead of time. Fixed an issue during dungeon entry where clients might spawn inside the safehouse if their…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
1.0.0.1 Update Notes

Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue where the item model color would not refresh when crafting at the workbench with insufficient materials. Fixed an issue where metal small stairs could not be replaced with other materials. Fixed overlapping chests …

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Community AnnouncementsJun 25, 2026
📢 [Announcement] "Nuclear Epoch" is Out Now! Launch Discount & Double Discount

🛠️ Dear Survivors, We are thrilled to announce that Nuclear Epoch is officially available on Steam! From its initial concept to the radioactive, crisis-ridden, and opportunity-filled wasteland we see today, we want to thank all of our play…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
"Nuclear Epoch" Launches on June 25th!

"Nuclear Epoch" Launches on June 25th! A Fantasy Extraction Shooter Adventure Awaits (Demo Progress Carries Over!)Survivors, greetings!We are the development team behind Nuclear Epoch.After countless days and nights of hard work and endless…

Community AnnouncementsMar 20, 2026
Demo multiplayer is now open!

Demo multiplayer is now open!Multiplayer mode is still in the testing stage, please feel free to provide feedback if you have any questions!Thank!!!

Community AnnouncementsJan 14, 2026
Survivors! Blast Doors Open: Nuclear Epoch Demo Out Now!

Dear survivors:This is the "New World" broadcasting station. If you can hear this signal, it means you are still alive.After a long period of development and waiting, we are thrilled to announce that the trial version of "Nuclear Epoch" Dem…

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