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Arctic Drive launches in Steam Early Access on November 25, 2026; the price is not announced. A free demo is out now. It is 1–4 player online co-op (solo supported), Windows-only for now, with no map and no normal inventory. Demo saves are not confirmed to carry into Early Access.
Steam Early Access on November 25, 2026. The exact unlock hour and price are not announced.
The price has not been announced. The demo is free.
Yes. The demo has been on Steam since October 8, 2026, and supports solo and 1–4 player co-op.
Yes. Solo is supported; the game is built for 1–4 players online.
No crossplay or console version is confirmed. Steam (Windows) is the only listed platform; the developers have said they want consoles later.
No. The demo page calls it 'a long road with no map'. You navigate with a compass and landmarks.
No normal inventory screen. You carry physical objects; a backpack adds a couple of slots, and the car/trunk/trailer are your storage.
Usually a missing radiator or coolant. Stop, let it cool, check the radiator and oil, and do not keep driving with the temperature climbing.
Gas stations, jerry cans at POIs and siphoning from wrecks. Take every can you can carry and keep the car light.
The official workbench screenshot shows a Good Repair Kit at 100 and an Awesome Repair Kit at 200 in gear/scrap. Costs can change in Early Access.
Not confirmed. The developers have not announced save carryover; treat the demo as a separate run.
50+ locations, more vehicles, a longer scenario and tornadoes, according to the developers.
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