Iron Blight Release Date & Patch History
| Release date | 24 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Current version | Patch 1.01 (2026-08-26) |
| Stage | Full release (v1.01) |
| Price | $9.99 USD |
| Platforms | PC (Steam) |
| Developer | Ronesans Interactive |
| Publisher | Rock Paper Publisher |
Patch history
Every entry below comes from the Ronesans Interactive announcement feed on the Steam store page. Where a patch changed enemy behaviour or a mechanic, the affected page on this site was revised the same day.
Patch 1.01 2026-08-26
First substantial post-launch patch: 20 fixes plus a published known-issues list.
- Pause menu could not be opened after exiting the elevator
- Exterior dormitory map displayed upside down
- Keybinds showed the wrong key and could not be rebound
- Punch card puzzle failed on the first attempt even with the correct code
- Killed zombies sometimes stood back up (potential fix)
- Kuvalda alertness behaviour updated and roar animation slowed
- Sickness modifier now inactive by default on Hardcore
- Campaign-completion achievements now unlock based on active modifiers
v1.0 Hotfix 2026-08-24
Same-day hotfix for four launch blockers.
- Boat could not be activated
- Boat disappeared after a story event
- Zombies playing dead stood still
- Map objectives failed to load
v1.0 launch 2026-08-24
Iron Blight releases on Steam after a demo period that began in 2025.
- Full campaign across two chapters
- 22 Steam achievements
- Windows only, single-player
v0.29.5 and the Next Fest build 2026-02-28
The last of a run of demo-era patches around Steam Next Fest in February 2026.
- v0.29.1 to v0.29.5 shipped between 22 and 28 February 2026
- Next Fest update posted 22 February 2026
v0.25.1 2025-10-29
The earliest patch note still on the Steam announcement feed.
- Demo-era build, roughly ten months before release
Patch feed rechecked:
What is still coming
The developers have said in the Steam forums that a completely new game mode, new modifiers and one additional ending are planned. The roadmap page separates what was stated as planned from what was mentioned without commitment.
Release FAQ
When did Iron Blight come out?
Iron Blight released on Steam on 24 August 2026, after a demo period that ran from at least October 2025 through Steam Next Fest in February 2026.
What is the latest Iron Blight patch?
Patch 1.01, released 2026-08-26. First substantial post-launch patch: 20 fixes plus a published known-issues list.