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Early Access on November 9 — fishing systems, demo walkthrough and trawler upgrades

An unofficial Dreadmoor wiki for the Submerged Lands: how fishing, bait and the dry dock actually work, plus the demo quest chain in order.

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Dreadmoor Beginner Guide: Your First Hour and First ContractStart Dreadmoor with a clear plan: the Essence debt, the Bunkhouse repair, five Snappers, and the errands that unlock the dry dock.Dreadmoor Demo Walkthrough: Snappers to The Throat GateFollow the full Dreadmoor demo quest chain: five Snappers, John's moonshine still, hull protection, the carburetor, and The Throat gate.Dreadmoor Controls: Fishing, Boat and Hook GunEvery Dreadmoor control the demo teaches: casting, reeling against a fish, driving the trawler, the hook gun, and the settings worth changing.Dreadmoor Crafting Guide: Workbench, Recipes and the GrinderHow crafting works in Dreadmoor: the workbench recipe list, what the grinder converts, which materials come from salvage, and what to build first.Dreadmoor Combat Guide: Axe, Harpoon and Boat DefenceDreadmoor combat is real-time on water and land. What the axe and harpoon actually do, how creatures damage the boat, and when fleeing is correct.Dreadmoor Tips: Bait, Hold Space and Night SailingPractical Dreadmoor tips for new anglers: stock bait before every trip, sort the hold, watch hull condition, and know when to sleep instead of sail.

Dreadmoor Guides

First-hour plans, the demo quest chain, controls, and the habits that keep a run alive.

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Dreadmoor Beginner Guide: Your First Hour and First ContractStart Dreadmoor with a clear plan: the Essence debt, the Bunkhouse repair, five Snappers, and the errands that unlock the dry dock.Dreadmoor Demo Walkthrough: Snappers to The Throat GateFollow the full Dreadmoor demo quest chain: five Snappers, John's moonshine still, hull protection, the carburetor, and The Throat gate.Dreadmoor Controls: Fishing, Boat and Hook GunEvery Dreadmoor control the demo teaches: casting, reeling against a fish, driving the trawler, the hook gun, and the settings worth changing.Dreadmoor Crafting Guide: Workbench, Recipes and the GrinderHow crafting works in Dreadmoor: the workbench recipe list, what the grinder converts, which materials come from salvage, and what to build first.

Dreadmoor Fishing

Line tension, fish stamina, bait tiers, species notes, and the torn-page skill tree.

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Dreadmoor Fishing Guide: Tension, Stamina and ReelingHow Dreadmoor fishing actually works: cast into disturbed water, read the tension gauge, pull against the fish, and avoid snapping your line.Dreadmoor Bait Guide: Wound Bait, Worms and LuresMatch bait to the fish you need in Dreadmoor: earthworms for Snappers, wound bait from torn pages, and how the lure icons on a spot work.Dreadmoor Fish List: Snappers, Softgrazers and HarpoonersA working Dreadmoor species ledger: what the demo requires, which catches grind into bait, and how rarity, weight and temperament are recorded.Dreadmoor Fishing Spots: How to Read Water and CastHow to find and read fishing spots in Dreadmoor: bubbles, depth, distance from settlements, the spot panel, and why the same water changes at night.

Dreadmoor Trawler

Dry dock modules, hull protection, fuel runs, and surviving the water after dark.

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Dreadmoor Boat Upgrades: Dry Dock, Hull and EngineEvery trawler upgrade path in Dreadmoor: hull protection, the upgraded engine, propeller, spotlight, afterburner and canister rack at the dry dock.Dreadmoor Hull Repair: Polyps, Damage and Dry Dock UpkeepKeep the trawler alive in Dreadmoor: how polyp growth and hull damage work, what repairs cost, and when to turn back instead of pushing on.Dreadmoor Fuel Guide: Refuelling and RestockingKeep the Dreadmoor trawler moving: where fuel comes from, how refuelling works, and the three supplies to restock before every expedition.Dreadmoor Night Survival: Lantern, Sleep and RiskNight changes Dreadmoor's water: rarer fish, hostile creatures and worse visibility. When to push out, when to sleep, and what to upgrade first.

Dreadmoor World

The collapse, the Sea Blight, the survivors, and what the story leaves unanswered.

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Dreadmoor Lore: The Collapse and the Submerged LandsWhat Dreadmoor actually confirms about the collapse: a climate-control experiment, the fractured crust, drowned coastlines, and the Sea Blight.Dreadmoor Characters: Malcolm, Gill, Bozur and JohnWho you meet in Dreadmoor: Malcolm, the fish-mouthed trader Gill, his partner Bozur, engineer John the Fifth, and the Baron behind it all.Dreadmoor Sea Blight: How Mutation Actually WorksThe Sea Blight is Dreadmoor’s central force: a pre-collapse biological breakthrough that now spreads through water, fog and living tissue.Dreadmoor Settlements: Traders, Tribes and Blight CultsHow society works in Dreadmoor: trading towns, tribal groups, Blight-worshipping cults, why trust is scarce, and what traders actually control.

Dreadmoor Release

Early Access timing, price and Supporter Pack, PC requirements, and the demo.

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Dreadmoor Release Date: November 9 Early Access TimesDreadmoor enters Steam Early Access on November 9, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Check the hour for your region and what the first build includes.Dreadmoor Price: $19.99 and the Supporter PackDreadmoor costs $19.99 in Early Access with an optional $4.99 Supporter Pack. See regional pricing and why the price rises at full release.Dreadmoor System Requirements: Minimum and RecommendedOfficial Dreadmoor PC requirements: GTX 1060 or RX 580 minimum, RTX 4060 recommended, 60 GB of storage, and what the demo actually needs.Dreadmoor Early Access: Scope, Roadmap and 6-12 MonthsWhat Dreadmoor ships with in Early Access, how long Dream Dock plans to stay there, and what the full release is expected to add.

Official media

Trailers and screenshots published by Dream Dock and Digital Vortex Entertainment.

Dreadmoor - Early Access Release Date Trailer · Dream Dock / Digital Vortex EntertainmentWatch on YouTube

Dreadmoor FAQ

When does Dreadmoor come out?

Dreadmoor enters Steam Early Access on November 9, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. That is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles, 8:00 AM in New York, 2:00 PM in Berlin and 9:00 PM in Beijing.

How much does Dreadmoor cost?

$19.99 in the United States, with an optional $4.99 Early Access Supporter Pack. Dream Dock has said the price will rise when the game leaves Early Access.

Is Dreadmoor on console?

No. The Early Access release is Windows PC only, sold through Steam. No PlayStation, Xbox or Switch version has been announced.

Is there a free demo?

Yes. The Dreadmoor demo has been on Steam since October 6, 2026 and contains its own questline set in a remote settlement, ending at The Throat gate.

Does demo progress carry over to the full game?

No. Dream Dock has treated the demo as a separate build, and progress has been wiped after every playtest so far.

Is Dreadmoor a horror game?

It is horror-adjacent rather than a jump-scare game. Dream Dock describes building tension through fog, sound, distance from safety and a day/night cycle rather than constant combat.

Ready to head into the Submerged Lands?

Start with the release times and the demo walkthrough, then read the fishing guide before you spend a single torn page on bait.