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The Survivalists

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The Survivalists
DeveloperTeam17
PublisherTeam17
EngineUnity Engine
Platforms
Release9 October 2020
GenresSurvival, sandbox
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

The Survivalists is a 2020 sandbox survival video game developed and published by Team17. It was released for iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, tvOS, Windows and Xbox One on 9 October 2020.

Gameplay

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The Survivalists is a sandbox survival on a desert island which is set in the same universe as The Escapists.[1][2] Players must build a home, craft items, hunt for food and raid temples for loot whilst monkeys can be recruited to build and fight for the player.[3] The ability for players to farm was added in 2021.[4] Co-operative gameplay with up to four players is also supported.[3]

Development and release

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At the Nintendo Indie World Showcase in December 2019, The Survivalists was first announced with a planned release date for 2020 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows and Xbox One.[5][6]

In June 2020, a limited-time beta was released on Steam.[7] The game was released on 9 October 2026 on all platforms alongside a version for iOS, macOS and tvOS via Apple Arcade.[8]

In February 2021, an update added farming and the ability to repair and change items to the game.[4] The Frostbite Fortress DLC was released in March 2026 and added a new biome, a deadly labyrinth and new equipment and potion mechanics.[9]

Reception

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The Survivalists received "mixed or average" reviews from critics on PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One whilst it received "generally favourable" reviews from critics on PlayStation 4, according to review aggregator site Metacritic.[10][11][12][13]

PC Games rated it 4/10 and was critical of the game compared to its predecessors.[15] Nintendo Life rated the game 6/10 and wrote: "As an entry-level take on the principles it's pretty good, but even the least experienced survivor will reach endgame gear quickly and find there's just not a whole lot left to do."[14]

References

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  1. ↑ Craddock, Ryan (10 December 2019). "Team17 Reveals The Survivalists, A New Sandbox Game Set In The Escapists' Universe". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Wales, Matt (10 December 2019). "The Escapists is getting desert island spin-off The Survivalists next year". EuroGamer. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 Brown, Fraser (11 December 2019). "The Survivalists is a survival sandbox follow-up to The Escapists". PC Gamer. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 Adams, Robert (3 February 2021). "The Survivalists Farming Update Experiments with Tons of New Features". TechRaptor. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Craddock, Ryan (11 December 2019). "Round Up: All The Games From The Nintendo Indie World Showcase - December 2019". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Rairdin, John (10 December 2019). "The Survivalists Brings Crafting and Monkeys to Escapist Universe". Nintendo Work Report. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Skrebels, Joe (15 June 2020). "The Survivalists: Co-op Beta Released - IGN Expo". IGN. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Perrault, Patrick (11 September 2020). "The Survivalists Release Date Is Now Set For Your Island Survival Adventure". TechRaptor. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Survivalists: Frostbite Fortress DLC - Official Launch Trailer". IGN. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  10. 1 2 "The Survivalists for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  11. 1 2 "The Survivalists for Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 "The Survivalists for PS4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  13. 1 2 "The Survivalists for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  14. 1 2 Gipp, Stuart (18 October 2020). "The Survivalists Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  15. 1 2 Bernhardt, Alexander; Schmid, Lukas (24 October 2020). "The Survivalists: Das affige Survival-Spiel scheitert leider kläglich". PC Games (in German). Retrieved 12 June 2026.
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