When does Dark and Darker Early Access Season 9 - Face the Inferno end?
Early Access Season 9 - Face the Inferno is scheduled to end on August 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. The end date or time is estimated.
Dark and Darker
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Current WipevEA#9
Early Access Season 9 - Face the Inferno
Ninth early access season starts April 28, 2026. Officially announced features include a redesigned Inferno floor in the Forgotten Castle, Ranger and Rogue class skill/perk updates, the Squire Royale mode update, and new ping and party finder systems.
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Season History
Early Access Season 9 - Face the InfernovEA#9
- (estimated)Ninth early access season starts April 28, 2026. Officially announced features include a redesigned Inferno floor in the Forgotten Castle, Ranger and Rogue class skill/perk updates, the Squire Royale mode update, and new ping and party finder systems.
Early Access Season 8vEA#8
- Eighth early access season launched January 29, 2026, introducing the Firedeep dungeon as a lava-filled second floor of the Goblin Caves. The season opened with a three-week Solo Self Found event before the Trading Post and Marketplace unlocked on February 20, 2026; the official Arena season also began February 20.
Early Access Season 7vEA#7
- Seventh early access season launched September 23, 2025, with the EA#7 Seasonal Pack available on Steam. Ran approximately four months through January 2026.
Early Access Season 6vEA#6
- Sixth early access season beginning approximately mid-March 2025, with the EA#6 Seasonal Pack available on Steam. Ran through September 2025 before the Season 7 wipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark and Darker's current wipe?
The current wipe is Early Access Season 9 - Face the Inferno (vEA#9). Ninth early access season starts April 28, 2026. Officially announced features include a redesigned Inferno floor in the Forgotten Castle, Ranger and Rogue class skill/perk updates, the Squire Royale mode update, and new ping and party finder systems.
How long does a Dark and Darker wipe typically last?
Based on tracked completed wipes, a typical wipe lasts about 137 days (roughly 4.6 months).
Where can I find Dark and Darker patch notes?
Check the SeasonDex news page for Steam news, or the links page for official patch notes and other resources.
What type of game is Dark and Darker?
Dark and Darker is an extraction dungeon crawler.