Funday Games and Ghost Ship Publishing have struck gold for players and dwarven enthusiasts alike: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor will be available via Xbox Game Pass on both console and PC starting September 17, 2025, coinciding with its highly anticipated 1.0 release.
Originally launched into Early Access on Windows in February 2024, this single-player auto-shooter — set in the beloved Deep Rock Galactic universe — quickly gained traction. Its fast-moving, bullet-hell meets mining gameplay, combined with Rogue‑lite elements and charming dwarven flair, resonated across gaming communities. The game even sold over half a million copies in its first week and hit the million-sales mark within a month, attesting to its runaway success.
As the full 1.0 version arrives, players can expect the culmination of a year’s worth of finely-tuned updates, including new biomes, enemies, systems, and much more. Notably, the Gear system brings a more substantial progression layer: players can now equip categories like Armor, Weapon Mods, Gadgets, Tools, Canisters, and Chips. Each piece adds diverse bonuses, offers customizable quirks, and can be upgraded multiple times to tackle increasingly ferocious waves of enemies.
Also featured in the 1.0 build are:
- New Biomes such as the crystalline-touched Azure Weald and stalactite-strewn Salt Pits.
- Mastery Systems, mutators, and Anomaly Dives to elevate challenge and replayability.
- A slew of new enemies — from Huuli Hoarders to Glyphid Wardens.
- Expanded content like Dreadnought Twins, revamped boss encounters, and ongoing quality-of-life improvements.
However, Endless Mode, once touted as a highlight, has been postponed due to technical hurdles. Developers remain committed to delivering it post-launch.
The timing of the Game Pass addition couldn’t be better. Subscribers will gain access to a finely polished roguelike experience with portability across PC and console—without paying extra. The synchronization of the release ensures maximum visibility, making it a great entry for both early adopters and players who waited for the complete package.
Community sentiment has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising how faithfully the spin-off captures the spirit of its co-op parent while forging its own identity. The addition to Game Pass stands to broaden its reach even further, drawing in a wave of new players to dig, blast, and survive across the layered caves of Hoxxes IV.
With its Game Pass debut and 1.0 completion, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is poised for a breakout moment as one of the most rewarding roguelike shooters of the fall 2025 season. Ready your pickaxe—depths and loot await!
