What changed in Don't Starve Together in 2026
113 updates · 15 main milestones · Jan 8, 2026 to May 13, 2026
- 6 eventsWX-78 Backup Chassis Ownership Fixbug fix
Fixed WX-78 Backup Chassis losing ownership when being cursed into Wonkey.
SteamMimicked Items Reversion Fixbug fixFixed Mimicked items never reverting over time after being dropped in a container.
SteamEvergreens Crash Fixbug fixFixed a crash sometimes when burning Evergreens are destroyed after going off-screen.
SteamWX-78 Transfer Consciousness UpdategameplayWX-78 may now Transfer Consciousness in and out of the Sanctum and the Sanctum Lobby.
SteamPowder Monkeys Engagement Fixbug fixFixed Powder Monkeys not disengaging from fighting a player transitioning to or from Wonkey.
Steam - 24 eventsFixed crash on shift-click item transferbug fixMilestone
Fixed crash when using shift-click to transfer items out of containers like Expansive Storage Unit, Ammo Pouch, Battle Call Canister, Picnic Casket, etc.
SteamZaptrocuter Projectile Fixbug fixFixed Zaptrocuter projectiles sometimes getting stuck in the air.
SteamFixed Possessed Chassis stuck issuebug fixFixed Possessed Chassis getting stuck when they’re unable to find a suitable spot to attack.
SteamAuto-Grabber EnhancementsgameplayAuto-Grabber can now deposit matching items into Expansive Storage Units (activated via Spatializer Circuits).
SteamFixed Possessed Chassis targeting issuebug fixFixed Possessed Chassis trying to use Zaptrocuter on creatures that can’t be hit by its projectile.
SteamFixed creatures following dropped itemsbug fixFixed creatures like Chester that follow a carried item still following the holder of the item when the item is dropped from a distance.
SteamWX-78 Storage InheritancegameplayExpansive Storage Units now inherit WX-78’s preserver rates from active Refrigerant and Thermal Circuits.
SteamShadow-Aligned WX-78 Item Interaction Fixbug fixFixed Shadow-Aligned WX-78 unable to Implant or Consume shadow items while riding a Beefalo.
SteamCookie Cutters Phasing Fixbug fixFixed Cookie Cutters phasing through a boat when electrocuted as they land.
SteamBackup Chassis Item Reversion Fixbug fixFixed equipped items on a Backup Chassis reverting back to a Mimicreep when reloading.
SteamFixed client prediction failure after transforming into Wonkeybug fixFixed client prediction sometimes failing after transforming into Wonkey.
SteamFixed Exploiterators and Auto-Grabbers behaviorbug fixFixed Exploiterators and Auto-Grabbers stopping from following WX-78 after minigames.
SteamBlocking Circuit ProtectiongameplayBlocking Circuit ability will protect against thief sources such as Frogs, Bearger, Powder Monkey, Otter, etc.
SteamExploiterator VisibilitygameplayOther players’ Exploiterators will now appear faded out if there are too many WX-78 players using them on your screen.
SteamMimicreep Item Reversion Fixbug fixFixed items reverting back to Mimicreeps automatically after some time even when a Possessed Shadow Atrium is Implanted.
SteamPossessed Chassis Targeting Fixbug fixFixed Possessed Chassis trying to walk forward to its target when waiting for projectiles to return to the Gloomerang.
SteamPossessed Chassis Crash Fixbug fixFixed Possessed Chassis sometimes crashing when their leader tries to row.
SteamWX-78 Electric Attack Fixbug fixFixed WX-78s Electrification Circuit skill perk electric attack being able to arc to other players when PVP is not enabled.
SteamPossessed Chassis Durability Fixbug fixFixed Possessed Chassis weapons reverting to full (instead of half) durability cost after spinning.
SteamWX-78 Recharge Drain Fixbug fixFixed inconsistent drain when using either Winona’s Generator or G.E.M.erator to recharge WX-78.
SteamPossessed Chassis Stun Fixbug fixFixed Possessed Chassis being stunned by the Tail o’ Three Cats super crack.
SteamTransfer Consciousness Visibility Fixbug fixFixed Transfer Consciousness action being shown to characters other than WX-78.
SteamAuto-Grabber Range Boost Fixbug fixFixed Auto-Grabber’s range boost needing Warm Standby even when following WX-78.
Steam - 6 eventsLimited Time Login Rewards Availableseasonal event
Login rewards include Ominous Exploiterator, Gloomy Auto-Grabber, Elegant Exploiterator, Opulent Auto-Grabber, and Pengull Ice Cube.
SteamRoto-Mapper Functions Like Ocuvigil for OwnergameplayRoto-Mapper now also functions similar to Ocuvigil, but only revealed to the owner.
SteamShadow Servitor Skill for WX-78 Introducednew contentSteamAdditional Behaviour for Possessed ChassisgameplayNew interactions and behaviours added for the Possessed Chassis.
SteamField Survey II Skill Replaced with Signal Booster Skillbalance changeSignal Booster skill boosts all drone ranges in general.
SteamNew Chessmaster Circuit Addednew contentSteam - 8 eventsWX-78 Skill Tree Addednew contentMilestoneSteamLimit on Clockwork Followersbalance change
Players will be limited to 2 (or 3 for WX-78) of each type of Clockwork followers at a time.
SteamNew Circuits Added for WX-78new contentSteamWX-78 Pretty Dark Idolatry Chest Releasednew contentAvailable for $5.99 USD, contains WX-78's complete set of Archaic skin items.
SteamNew Resurrected Skins Availablenew contentIncludes Resurrected All-Chemical Engine and Nightmarish Magician's Chest.
Steam - 5 eventsNew Animated Short: Tales from the Constant - Birds of a Feathernew content
A new entry in the Tales from the Constant series of animated shorts has been released.
SteamNew Item: Wriggly Eyebrella Added to Chitinous Collectionnew contentThe Wriggly Eyebrella has been added as a new item in the game.
SteamInteractive Lore UpdateotherAn update on the DST interactive lore has been provided, encouraging players to visit the official Discord or forums.
SteamWX-78 Skill Update Beta ReleasedgameplayMilestoneThe WX-78 Skill spotlight will be released to beta, focusing on a single character for feedback and adjustments.
SteamNew Login Reward: Bulbin Critternew contentThe Bulbin critter has been added as a login reward, available for 1200 points on Klei Rewards.
Steam - 10 eventsSpider Attack Bug Fixbug fix
Fixed bug with Spiders attacking a Chester that is following Webber.
SteamLightning Strikes Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug with Lightning Strikes incorrectly affecting nearby Torches and Morning Stars.
SteamGlommer's Fairy Glom Art Bug Fixbug fixFixed art bugs with Glommer's Fairy Glom and Marble Impact Armor skins.
SteamBishop Scrapbook Entry Fixbug fixFixed Bishop scrapbook entries showing incorrect damage values.
SteamClockworks Following Fixbug fixFixed cases where repaired or previously befriended Clockworks did not follow you sometimes.
SteamShtick Horse Speed Boost Fixbug fixShtick Horse will no longer slow you down if you were already faster than its speed boost.
SteamCompanions Item Detachment Fixbug fixFixed Chester, Glommer, Polly Rogers, and others from getting detached from their items when attacked.
Steam - 9 eventsMockingbirds Invisible State Bug Fixedbug fix
Fixed Mockingbirds blocking placement and sticking around in an invisible state when the Knight Shrine is destroyed.
SteamGloombell Functionality Issues Fixedbug fixFixed Gloombell’s manure disappearing and reviving functionalities not working.
SteamClockworks Befriending Mechanic ChangedgameplayClockworks can now only be befriended when they are stunned, and the action string has been changed to 'Repair'.
SteamSpider Warriors Spawning Bug Fixedbug fixFixed Spider Warriors spawning out of their dens immediately going back inside.
SteamShtick Horse Collision Bug Fixedbug fixFixed certain entities that are in a non-workable state, being worked anyways from collision with the Shtick Horse.
SteamSky Lantern Map Icons Bug Fixedbug fixFixed Sky Lantern’s global map icons not working properly for other players.
SteamWilson's Equinor Beard Art Fixedbug fixFixed Wilson's Equinor beard side view having some of the Rosette beard art.
SteamRook and Player Stunlock Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where a Rook and a Player with damage reflect could stunlock each other indefinitely.
Steam - 10 eventsFixed a crash when galloping into certain structuresbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed a crash when debug spawning Gilded Knightsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Clockwork Knight missing a foot in its stunned statebug fixSteamFixed Clockwork Bishop’s attacks ignoring electrocute resistancebug fixSteamFixed a crash related to Crystal-Crested Buzzards moving around the worldbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed a crash with items like Chester's Eyebone when dropping them if the follower diedbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed a crash sometimes when Buzzards landedbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed a crash sometimes when Eye of Terror dashes through a T.I.N.G.L.E. Nodebug fixMilestoneSteamFixed WX-78’s examination string for the new play billbug fixSteamFixed animation bugs with Webber's and Wilson’s Equinor skinsbug fixSteam
- 8 eventsNew Streaming Drops: Light of the Flies Skinnew content
The 'Light of the Flies' skin for the Lantern begins the new Chitinous Collection.
SteamNew Login Bonus Itemsnew contentThe 'Heartchet' axe skin and 'Horse Shoes' available as login rewards for a limited time.
SteamAdjustments to Crystal-Crested Buzzardsbalance changeMade adjustments to Crystal-Crested Buzzards.
SteamYear of the Clockwork Knight Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe 'Year of the Clockwork Knight' event is now available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
SteamEquinor Survivors Chest, Part I Releasednew contentNew skins for Maxwell, Webber, Willow, Wilson, and Winona available for purchase.
SteamNew Stage Play: My Knights Four and Inew contentAdded a new Stage Play titled 'My Knights Four and I'.
Steam - 22 eventsFixed regrowth of Boulderboughs in retrofitted worldsbug fixSteamVarious animation and Scrapbook fixesbug fixSteamEvergreen Regrowth, Twiggy Tree Regrowth and Reeds Regrowth settings available in Caves World Settingsnew contentSteamFixed bugs with Knabsack damage not updating correctlybug fixSteamFixed bug where Wolfgang did not gain mightiness when clearing Lunar Hail buildupbug fixSteamDried Forget-Me-Lots can be used for Beefalo Treatsnew contentSteamFixed bug with Pearl’s Umbrella behaviour not accounting for head slotbug fixSteamFixed possible crashes when hammering down burnt Jubilantern Posts or Light Postsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed bug causing Pearl to try investigating Lureplants that are not within her rangebug fixSteamFixed possible corrupt save data when Wendy interacts with Pipspookbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed crash when a Shattered Spider spawns out of a Sea Strider Nestbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed bug causing Pearl to try feeding unreachable crittersbug fixSteamFixed corpses not dropping Winter Feast’s Lootsbug fixSteamFixed bug preventing Lureplants from spawning in some biomesbug fixSteamFixed bug where Tea was removed when fed to another playerbug fixSteamFixed issue where Pearl’s decoration scoring did not activate if her house was relocated before upgradingbug fixSteamFixed bug causing Pearl to sometimes change facing while fishingbug fixSteamAdded World Generation and World Setting regrowth options for Boulderboughsnew contentSteamFixed rare case of worlds being unable to save due to Bearger spawn timer being 0bug fixMilestoneSteamGiant Whirlpool’s map icon shows only when the Whirlpool is opennew contentSteamFixed all characters being able to use character specific items like Abigail's Flowerbug fixSteamFixed crash with Webber’s Bedazzle and Webby Whistle effectsbug fixMilestoneSteam