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DARKEST DAYS — patch notes and updates

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[Notice] Announcement Regarding the Suspension of Content Updates2026-05-07Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS Team. First and foremost, we would like to sincerely thank all of our Survivors who have continued to support the DARKEST DAYS.We have continuously explored various directions in order to provide better service and introduce new content.However, after carefully considering the overall circumstances surrounding service operations and development, we have decided to discontinue new content updates following this announcement. We are truly sorry to share this news with all the Survivors who have been patiently waiting for new content.We also deeply regret that we could not fully live up to your expectati
[Event] April Special Coupon Giveaway Event!2026-04-01Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.To welcome the arrival of spring, we have prepared a gift with special rewards for you all!🎁 Coupon Details- Coupon Code: DDAPRIL- Expiration Date: April 30, 2026, 14:59- Rewards: CS-23 White Snake Skin, 100,000 Mila, 20 ER※Coupons are limited to once per accountThank you.DARKEST DAYS Team
[Update] 3/11 (Wed) Version 0.28.6 Release Notice2026-03-11In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One! Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. Version 0.28.6 of DARKEST DAYS has been released with the following changes applied. For a smoother gaming experience, please update to the latest version. Please check below for more details: ■ Release Schedule - At approximately 3/11 (Wed) 09:00 UTC ■ Update Details - Additional fixes applied to an issue where players were sometimes unable to loot dropped items ■ Notes - Those currently in the game are advised to log out and update to the latest version before continuing gameplay - On mobile, please go to Settings ▶ Account ▶ Return to Title Screen to exit and rec
[Update] 3/10 (Tue) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice2026-03-10Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. A non-maintenance patch will be applied on March 10 (Tue) to improve the game experience. Please see the details below. ■ Patch Schedule - At approximately 06:00 AM UTC on 3/10 (Tue) ■ Patch Details - Fixed an issue where the items Old USB, Security Asset USB, and Asset Vault USB would disappear when entering a multi map region or logging out of the game ㄴ Any items that were lost will be verified separately and sent via in-game mail. Please keep this in mind while using the game ■ Notes - Those currently in the game are advised to log out and update to the latest version before continuing gameplay -
[Update] 3/5 (Thu) Version 0.28.5 Release Notice2026-03-05In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One! Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. Version 0.28.5 of DARKEST DAYS has been released with the following changes applied. For a smoother gaming experience, please update to the latest version. Please check below for more details: ■ Release Schedule - At approximately 3/5 (Thu) 08:00 UTC ■ Update Details - Fixed an issue where players were sometimes unable to loot dropped items ■ Notes - A server patch will be applied with the latest version release to implement the updates above - Those currently in the game are advised to log out and update to the latest version before continuing gameplay - On mobile,
[Update] 3/4 (Wed) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice2026-03-04Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. A non-maintenance patch will be applied on January 28 (Wed) to improve the game experience. Please see the details below. ■ Patch Schedule - At approximately 05:00 AM UTC on 3/4 (Wed) ■ Patch Details - Fixed an issue where the game would intermittently freeze or close during the Boss Raid ■ Notes - Those currently in the game are advised to log out and update to the latest version before continuing gameplay - On mobile, please go to Settings ▶ Account ▶ Return to Title Screen to exit and reconnect to the game Thank you. — DARKEST DAYS Team
[Update] 2/27 (Fri) Version 0.28.3 Release Notice2026-02-27In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One! Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. Version 0.28.3 of DARKEST DAYS has been released with the following changes applied. For a smoother gaming experience, please update to the latest version. Please check below for more details: ■ Release Schedule - At approximately 2/27 (Fri) 09:00 UTC ■ Update Details - Fixed an issue where Korean text was displayed on some UI buttons - Fixed an issue where the game would close when clicking Cure Infection / Revive All while having a Level 1–5 Medical Room during Boss Raid Single Mode - Fixed an issue where the Single Raid ranking score conditions were not applied c
[Maintenance Notice] February 25 (Wed) Scheduled Maintenance Notice (Revised)2026-02-25In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One! Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. The scheduled maintenance has been successfully completed. Please check the applied changes via the patch notes below: ⁠ ■ Known Issues - An issue where Korean text appears on some UI buttons - An issue where the game closes when clicking the Cure Infection / Revive All button in Boss Raid Single Mode when having Medical Room Levels 1–5 - An issue where incorrect information is displayed in the Boss Raid Rankings UI ■ Maintenance Compensation - 140,000 Milla - 14 Resident Normal Combat Manuals - 350 Trinity Coins ㄴAvailable to claim until 2/28 (Sat) 23:59 UTC Thank
[Update] Wednesday, February 25 - Patch Notes (Revised)2026-02-25In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One! Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. We would like to share the patch notes for the version update on January 7 (Wed). Please check the details of this update below. ※ All screenshots, images, and other visuals were taken in a test environment and may differ from the live server version. ■ Version Info - 0.28.2 ■ New Additions - A new Monster Codex has been added, where you can check information on special zombies and earn rewards - Along with the addition of the Monster Codex, the names of special zombies will now be displayed on the HUD so you can easily identify which zombies need to be defeated - I
[Notice] 2/23 (Mon) Sanctions Against Users with Multiple Accounts2026-02-23Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS team. DARKEST DAYS strives to create a fair and smooth gaming environment. As part of these efforts, we have identified some survivors who are using multiple accounts for the purpose of obtaining and transferring items, and have taken disciplinary action against those accounts. ■ Details of Sanctions - Permanent account suspension: 1,298 accounts ■ Basis for Sanctions - DARKEST DAYS Operation Policy, Article 5: Game Usage Restriction Policy - DARKEST DAYS Operation Policy (Click) We will continue to do our best to ensure that all survivors can enjoy a fair and comfortable gaming experience. Please ref
Lunar New Year Holiday Special Coupon!2026-02-16Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.To celebrate the lunar new year holiday, we’re bringing you a special coupon gift!We want to wish all our Survivors a happy Lunar New Year and we hope you continue to enjoy your time with Darkest Days throughout the holiday season!Coupon Code: LUNAR2026Expiration Date: February 18, 2026 at 14:59 (UTC)Rewards: 1,000 Trinity Coins & 10 Resident Normal Combat ManualsThank you.— DARKEST DAYS Team
[Update] 1/28 (Wed) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice2026-01-28Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.A non-maintenance patch will be applied on January 28 (Wed) to improve the game experience.Please see the details below.■ Patch Schedule- At approximately 08:00 AM UTC on 1/28 (Wed)■ Patch Details\- New Hot Time Event added└ 2/2 (Mon) 00:00 ~ 2/25 (Wed) 23:59 UTC└ Detailed information can be found via the in-game event banner once the event goes live\- New Limited Packages added: Limited Survivor Growth Package 1 and Limited Survivor Growth Package 2└ Available starting from 1/29 (Thu) 00:00 UTC by going to Shop ▶ Packages ▶ Limited-Time Packages- New Skin Item Added└ Available starting from 1/29 (Thu)
[Update] 1/19 (Mon) - New Version Release & Patch2026-01-19In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One!Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.A new version has been released with the following changes applied.For a smoother gaming experience, please update to the latest version.Please see below for more details:■ Release Schedule- At approximately 02:00 AM UTC on 1/19 (Mon)■ Update Details- Fixed an issue where character hats or hair were not displayed correctly on the Co-op Raid result screen- Fixed an issue where resident equipment could not be repaired via Remote Repair outside the Shelter area- Fixed an issue where weapon effects were not displayed when using “Preview Wear” for the Krinkov-47 Flame Horse
[Update] 1/15 (Thu) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice2026-01-15Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.A non-maintenance patch will be applied on January 15th (Thu) to resolve some in-game issues and implement improvements. Please see the details below.■ Patch Schedule- At approximately 00:00 AM UTC on 1/15 (Thu)■ Patch Details- Fixed an issue where the character would disappear if weapon durability reached 0 while scoped in- Fixed an issue where some monsters would occasionally stop moving in the Lonetree Tunnel and become stuck- Fixed an issue where SSR-grade equipment acquisition notifications were repeatedly registered in the chat window- Improved weapon compatibility balance for each Co-op Raid bos
[Update] January 9 (Fri) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice2026-01-09Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.A non-maintenance patch will be applied on January 9th (Fri) to resolve some in-game issues and implement improvements.Please see the details below.■ Patch Schedule- At approximately 10:40 (UTC) on Friday, January 9th■ Patch Details- Fixed an issue where the story quest in the tutorial section was occasionally not displayed- Fixed an issue where the number of items shown in the upgrade tool crafting results was displayed higher than the actual amount- Fixed an issue where Guild Contribution rewards were granted in higher amounts than intended└ The current Silver Bar reward amount will be maintained unt
[Update] January 8 (Thu) Non-Maintenance Patch Notice2026-01-08Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.A non-maintenance patch will be applied on January 8th (Thu) to resolve some in-game issues and implement improvements.Please see the details below.■ Patch ScheduleAt approximately 07:20 (UTC) on Thursday, January 8th■ Patch Details- Fixed an issue where the fire rate and reload speed of ranged weapons did not match their actual values- Fixed an issue where the failure conditions for the Story Quest \ were incorrectly set■ Other Fixes- Fixed an issue where gameplay could not proceed when entering the Co-op Raid mode Construction Site on the 37thㄴThe latest hotfix has resolved this issue and a small com
[Maintenance Notice] January 7 (Wed) Scheduled Maintenance Notice2026-01-08In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One!Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.The scheduled maintenance has been successfully completed.Please check the applied changes via the patch notes below:\■ Known Issues- An issue where, in Sand Creek (Single Mode), swapping a Resident party member would occasionally fail when changing party members outside the Shelter area■ Maintenance Compensation- 80,000 Milla- 8 Resident Normal Combat Manuals- 200 Trinity CoinsㄴAvailable to claim until 1/10 (Sat) 23:59 UTCThank you for your patience during the maintenance.DARKEST DAYS Team
[Update] Wednesday, January 7 - Patch Notes2026-01-07In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One!Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.We would like to share the patch notes for the version update on January 7 (Wed). Please check the details of this update below. ※ All screenshots, images, and other visuals were taken in a test environment and may differ from the live server version.■ Version Info- 0.27.0■ New Additions\Co-op Raid Mode Weapon Compatibility Added] - Weapon compatibility has been added for each boss- Using specific weapons can weaken bosses or deal increased damage to them- Effective weapon types for each boss can be viewed through the Recommended Weapons screen in the corresponding win
🔥🐴Update Celebration! Flame Horse Hot Time Event🐎🐎2026-01-07Hello Survivors, To celebrate the first update of the 2026 New Year with DARKEST DAYS, a blazing red horse has arrived to deliver a fiery Hot Time Event! During the event period, both player and resident XP gains will be increased along with the chances of item drops when taking down zombies! Take advantage of this limited-time event and blaze through the growth of your player and residents! Please check the details below for the Flame Horse Hot Time Event. \January 8 ~ February 1 @ 11:59 (UTC)※ You must log into the game after the update is complete to receive the Hot Time Event effects. \- During the event period, enjoy increased XP and ite
[Maintenance Notice] January 7 (Wed) Scheduled Maintenance Notice2026-01-07In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One!Hello Survivors,This is the DARKEST DAYS.DARKEST DAYS will be having a scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, 1/7 to update to the latest version. Please check below for details:■ Maintenance Schedule- January 7 (Wed) 23:50 ~ January 8 (Thu) 04:00 UTC (4 hours 10 minutes)■ Maintenance Details- Boss Raid Weapon Compatibility System- Item Information Link Feature- New Resident- Lucky Carrot Collection Event- Hot Time Event- New Skins- Other Improvements※ Detailed patch notes will be released in accordance with the maintenance schedule.■ Important Notes- Maintenance schedule is subject to change depending on store