Official screenshot · © Dream Dock / Digital Vortex EntertainmentDREADMOOR Guides
Guides for DREADMOOR's core systems: fishing and bait, crafting and boat upgrades, exploration and combat, plus everything confirmed about the demo and release.
DREADMOOR is a dark first-person fishing adventure in a flooded world. You sail a trawler through the Submerged Lands, catch and store fish, salvage materials, upgrade your ship, and survive real-time danger on land and water. The game is not out yet — the public Steam demo arrives October 6, 2026, and the full release is planned for Q4 2026.
⚠️ Demo (Oct 6, 2026) and full release (Q4 2026) are not the same thing
The Steam demo launches October 6, 2026. The full game is only announced for a Q4 2026 window — there is no exact release date yet. The September Open Playtest has ended, its content is historical, and playtest saves do not carry over. Exact numbers, locations, and upgrade costs in these guides will be re-verified once the demo is playable.
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DREADMOOR Beginner Guide: Core Loop & First Trips
PopularA fan-made Dreadmoor beginner guide: the sailing, fishing, scavenging, trading and crafting loop, night danger, and what to expect from the demo.
Read moreDREADMOOR Fishing & Bait: Skills and Storage
Dreadmoor's skill-based fishing: bait selection, lure crafting, fish storage, the Fishing Skill Tree, and the officially named fish species.
Read moreDREADMOOR Crafting & Boat Upgrades: Hull Armour
Dreadmoor crafting and trawler upgrades: Hull Armour, engine variants, fish storage, the lantern, ship maintenance and the Ship Upgrade Skill Tree.
Read moreDREADMOOR Combat & Exploration: Night Danger
Dreadmoor exploration and combat: land and sea expeditions, the Grappling Hook Gun, Harpoon Launcher, lockpicking, radio tuning and night danger.
Read moreDREADMOOR Demo & Release: Oct 6 Demo, Q4 2026
NewDreadmoor release status: the October 6, 2026 Steam demo, the Q4 2026 window, playtest facts, platforms, price and current system requirements.
Read moreDreadmoor Game: Setting, Systems & Maker
UpdatedWhat kind of game Dreadmoor is: a dark first-person fishing adventure by Dream Dock in the flooded Submerged Lands — fishing, crafting, boats, combat.
Read moreDreadmoor Release Date: Q4 2026 Window & Timeline
Dreadmoor's release date: Q4 2026 window, no exact day announced. Verified timeline, playtest history and when to expect the announcement.
Read moreDreadmoor Demo: October 6, 2026 on Steam
NewThe Dreadmoor demo launches on Steam October 6, 2026. What's in it, how it differs from the playtests, and what officials have said about saves.
Read moreDreadmoor Steam Page: App ID, Features & Wishlist
Dreadmoor's official Steam page (App ID 3629430): single-player, full controller support, 12 languages, Steam Cloud — and why wishlisting matters.
Read moreDreadmoor Price: Not Announced Yet (2026)
Dreadmoor has no announced price yet. What Steam data confirms (not free-to-play, no editions) and when pricing is likely to appear before Q4 2026.
Read moreDreadmoor PS5 / Console / Platforms: PC-Only Today
Dreadmoor is PC-only via Steam today — no PS5, Xbox, Switch or VR version. What Steam confirms and what developers said about consoles in September 2026.
Read moreDreadmoor System Requirements (2026 PC Specs)
VerifiedOfficial Dreadmoor PC requirements: minimum GTX 1060 / i5-8400, recommended RTX 4060 / i5-12400F, DirectX 12, 60 GB storage. Verified September 25, 2026.
Read moreDreadmoor Multiplayer? Single-Player Only
Dreadmoor is single-player only — no co-op or multiplayer, confirmed by Steam listing, the developer FAQ and a September 2026 developer reply.
Read moreDreadmoor Fishing Guide: How Fishing Works
PopularHow fishing works in Dreadmoor: a first-person skill system on fish stamina and line tension with QTEs, plus what hands-on previews showed.
Read moreDreadmoor Bait: Crafting, Lures & Grinder Loop
How bait works in Dreadmoor: craft bait at the workbench, grind spare fish, build organ-based lures, and unlock recipes with torn pages.
Read moreDreadmoor Crafting: Recipes & Materials Guide
How crafting works in Dreadmoor: essential workbench crafting for bait, tools and rod upgrades, with materials from scavenging and fish.
Read moreDreadmoor Boat Upgrades: Trawler Modules & Upkeep
NewHow trawler upgrades work in Dreadmoor: the confirmed modular system, the Ship Upgrade Skill Tree, maintenance, and playtest cost leads.
Read moreDreadmoor Weapons: Combat, Grappling & Harpoon
Combat and weapons in Dreadmoor: real-time fights on land and sea, the Grappling Hook Gun, harpoon tools, boss monsters and night danger.
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