Dead Containment

Devlog

• Dead Containment Update 0.4.5 - Armoury Update
  May 08, 2023 by Grump Dog

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  Armoury and Firing Range This update brings some new features to Dead Containment while also laying the ground work for future updates. From new modes and weapons, to improvements and fixes, this upda... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Released!
  October 23, 2022 by Grump Dog

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  Dead Containment is now available as an early access title on Steam and can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1302230/Dead_Containment/... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Update 0.4.0 - Steam Release and New Demo
  October 18, 2022 by Grump Dog

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  #arcade, #bug fix, #co-op, #dead containment, #lightgun, #on-rails, #multiplayer, #patch, #single-player, #release, #update

  Steam Release and Level 4 It's here! The Dead Containment level 4 update has reached the early access players with the game getting a public release as a Steam Early Access title on October 21st. This... Continue reading

  
• New Gameplay Trailer and Updated Demo
  September 23, 2021 by Grump Dog

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  #arcade, #co-op, #dead containment, #multiplayer, #lightgun, #bug fix, #on-rails, #patch, #release, #update, #single-player

  Check out the newest trailer and play the updated demo today!... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Update 0.3.8 - Guns and Ammo Update
  September 15, 2021 by Grump Dog

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  #arcade, #bug fix, #co-op, #dead containment, #lightgun, #on-rails, #multiplayer, #patch, #single-player, #release, #update

  Guns and Ammo Update This update aims to add some skill based play to the game by making some big changes to gameplay, including a rework of all the guns, limited ammo, dynamic weapon spread, partner... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Update 0.3.5.
  July 31, 2021 by Grump Dog

  Demo Update Hey all. There's a new demo update out which should fix a variety of bugs as well as bring some graphical improvements and optimizations. Both levels have also had some new visual changes,... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Update 0.3.0.
  June 19, 2021 by Grump Dog

  New Demo Release This demo release is a massive overhaul of the game with a ton of new additions, improvements, fixing and general polish. Check out the update notes below for a full run down. Multipl... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Update 0.2.6.
  February 06, 2021 by Grump Dog#multiplayer, #arcade, #on-rails, #lightgun, #dead containment, #single-player, #co-op

  Update Notes: Added weak point markers to the boss. Added weak points to level 2's boss which slow down the bosses movement when shot. Increased level 2's boss health by 800hp. Increased bird enemy mo... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Update 0.2.5 - Ranks and UI Update
  December 24, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Insert 1 Coin The game is finally starting to take shape and this update is a big step in Dead Containment's development, bringing new features such as drop-in-drop-out co-op, 1 credit mode and ranks... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Devlog 06 - Demo Updates
  December 13, 2020 by Grump Dog#multiplayer, #arcade, #on-rails, #lightgun, #dead containment, #single-player, #co-op

  Demo Future and Full Game Release As mentioned in a previous update, the Dead Containment demo will no longer be receiving content updates, with attention being focused on getting the full game out on... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Update 0.2.0 - Level 2 Update
  November 07, 2020 by Grump Dog#multiplayer, #arcade, #on-rails, #lightgun, #dead containment, #single-player, #co-op

  Level 2 This update adds Dead Containment's second level, the city streets. Players fight their way through the dusky city streets to the nearby police station in the search for survivors. As players... Continue reading

  
• Updated September Demo
  September 04, 2020 by Grump Dog#multiplayer, #arcade, #on-rails, #lightgun, #dead containment, #single-player, #co-op

  What's New? The updated demo includes the beta lightgun mode, which is still very early work in progress, along with a new menu UI, hitbox changes and bug fixes. Full notes are attached below: Added a... Continue reading

  
• Lightgun Support is Coming!
  September 01, 2020 by Grump Dog

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  #multiplayer, #arcade, #on-rails, #lightgun, #dead containment, #co-op, #single-player

  Lightgun support is coming to DeadContainment ! Support for Sinden's lightguns is coming to the game in a future update and will be online multiplayer compatible. This means both gun and mouse users... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Devlog 05 - New Paintjob
  August 30, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Rework and Finishing Touches After an extensive rework of the game, level 2 is finally reaching completion. A lot has been changed on the both front end and back end, including a new menu UI, new even... Continue reading

  
• 12 days of Kickstarter
  August 25, 2020 by Grump Dog

  There's just 12 days left on Dead Containment's Kickstarter. Try the newly updated demo and consider supporting the game to help it reach it's next backing goal which includes extra levels and minigam... Continue reading
• Level 2 Lighting Update
  August 19, 2020 by Grump Dog

  A few shots of Dead Containment's 2nd level. Lighting has been reworked to include fog and global illumination along with set piece detailing, creating the perfect setting for zombie blasting... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment - New Trailer
  August 17, 2020 by Grump Dog

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  Check out the latest trailer for Dead Containment. It shows a lot of the new features coming soon along with solo and co-op gameplay. If you enjoyed the demo or want to see a full release then please... Continue reading
• Demo Update and Kickstarter Progress
  August 13, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Dead Containment has passed 25% of it's funding goal on Kickstarter! Thank you to all who have supported the game so far. If you haven't already, why not check out the Kickstarter page and try the new... Continue reading
• Path Select, Dark Rooms and Ceiling Crawlers
  August 07, 2020 by Grump Dog

  A preview of some new features coming in level 2. Players will have the option to select their own paths, explore darker areas where the only light is your torch and a new crawling enemy type that scu... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment is now on Kickstarter!
  August 06, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Dead Containment is now on Kickstarter! If you're interested in a full release and want to play the full game before anyone else, please consider showing your support by backing Dead Containment on Ki... Continue reading
• Update 0.2.0 Preview
  July 30, 2020 by Grump Dog

  A few screenshots of update 0.2.0 which introduces the second level for Dead Containment. Planned for a late August release. Check out the Trello page to see all the new features coming in the next an... Continue reading

  
• Early Look at Rescue Events
  July 20, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Check out some work in progress of level 2 and its civilian rescue events. Rescued civilians can sometimes give rewards to the player such as an extra life or score... Continue reading
• Level 2 Preview
  July 18, 2020 by Grump Dog

  A preview of the development of level 2... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Mid Summer Update
  July 16, 2020 by Grump Dog

  What's New? This update is an early release of the new multiplayer rework which should bring a much smoother online experience for players along with some other smaller updates that were planned for t... Continue reading
• Trello Page and Studio Name Change
  July 07, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Hi all, There's now a Trello page for Dead Containment. Here you can follow my progress on upcoming features, updates and future plans for Dead Containment. https://trello.com/b/BMMKhjm2 Beanz Stud... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment Summer Delay and Rework
  June 27, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Hey all, Dead Containment's next update, which includes the second level, has been delayed until later in the summer. This delay is due to an engine upgrade to Unreal 4.25, which has caused a lot of m... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Devlog 04 - Summer in the City
  June 13, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Level 2 Sneak Peak and Release The second level of Dead Containment is nearing completion as is planned to be released mid July. The second level takes players onto the city streets at dusk where the... Continue reading
• Bug Fix Update
  May 31, 2020 by Grump Dog

  A new build of Dead Containment as been published. Patch notes listed below: Fixed misplaced geometry Fixed bug on 2nd zombie encounter Improved colour grading and lighting Fixed broken shading Inform... Continue reading
• Steam and Settings Update Live
  May 27, 2020 by Grump Dog

  The latest update for Dead Containment is out now! Steam multiplayer is now included along with a full settings menu, performance improvements, improved effects, weapon tweaks and difficulty adjustmen... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Pre Summer Update
  May 15, 2020 by Grump Dog

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  #patch, #update, #bug fix

  Dead Containment will be receiving a small update next week focusing on user experience and groundwork for bigger content updates. Patch notes below. Steam multiplayer support Improved settings menu L... Continue reading
• Donation Option
  April 21, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Why the option to donate and what happens? As many of you may have seen with the last game update I added a 'Name your own price' option when downloading the game and I think it's only fair for you al... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Devlog 03 - Big Summer Updates
  April 21, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Big Thank You First off I just want to say a thank you to everyone who as played Dead Containment and help shape its future. What started off as a small university project has grown into something muc... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Devlog 02 - The Dead Reborn
  April 15, 2020 by Grump Dog

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  What's In The Release Dead Containment has been compeltely rebuilt from scratch with every part of the game new and improved. Included in this build is 1 level (Stage 1), which has players fighting th... Continue reading
• Dead Containment Devlog 01 - Overhaul Update
  April 10, 2020 by Grump Dog

  Mega Overhaul As some of you may have seen, Dead Containment is getting an overhaul to bring the game up to a higher quality as well as adding new features such as multiplayer. Work has been going ste... Continue reading

  
• Dead Containment itch.io Release
  March 09, 2020 by Grump Dog

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  #release

  Hey there, Dead Containment, a small game made for my university portfolio, has now been released to play itch.io. Download it now for free and give it a go. I look forward to hearing what you think a... Continue reading