Dead as Disco Roadmap & Updates
Track the Early Access development journey from launch through the planned 1.0 release. See what is live, what is coming, and what the community wants most.
Released — Early Access Launch
May 5, 2026 — Early Access Launch
The initial Early Access release includes the core rhythm combat experience with the following content:
- 4 Boss Idols: Arora, Hemlock, Prophet, and Dex with Normal and Hard Mode
- 20+ core tracks spanning multiple genres and BPM ranges
- Custom song import via the built-in file browser
- Collectibles system with unlockable cosmetics and lore items
- Achievement system (the Steam page currently lists 26 achievements)
- PC & Steam Deck support via Steam
In Development
New Boss Idol: Dahlia
Released Sep 29, 2026The fifth Boss Idol, Dahlia (La Pantera), shipped in the September 29, 2026 update with a new story level, new songs, and a new skill tree. See our Dahlia (La Pantera) boss guide.
Leaderboards
LiveIn-game leaderboards are live for Free Play songs and, since August 2026, Custom Challenges. They are reset when large updates ship. See the Leaderboards page.
Track Editor
Q4 2026A built-in beatmap editor for creating and sharing custom song charts with the community.
Story Mode Expansion
2027Full narrative campaign with cutscenes, voice acting, and lore connecting all Boss Idols.
Multiplayer Co-op
20272-player co-op boss battles with synchronized parry mechanics and shared score multipliers.
1.0 Full Release
Target: 2027Complete game with all planned features, final boss roster, full story mode, and potential console ports (TBD).
Community Wishlist
The following features are frequently requested by the Dead as Disco community. These are not confirmed by Brain Jar Games but are tracked here for visibility:
- Modding API — official mod support for custom Boss Idols and mechanics
- Endless Mode — infinite boss gauntlet with escalating difficulty
- PS5 / Xbox Series X|S ports — highly requested console versions
- More music genres — jazz, classical, and electronic boss themes
- Practice mode per attack — drill specific boss attacks in isolation
- Steam Workshop integration — community-made beatmaps and skins
- VR mode — first-person rhythm combat in VR
Want to see your idea here? Join the community discussion on the official Dead as Disco Discord and Steam forums.
Update History Timeline
| Date | Version | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | v0.1.0 | Early Access launch on Steam. 4 Boss Idols, 20+ tracks, custom song import, collectibles, achievements. |
For detailed patch-by-patch changes, visit the Patch Notes page.