Abiotic Factor is nearing its full release, and with the 1.0 update titled Cold Fusion, scheduled for July 22, 2025, it will include a new story, traders, an upgrade system, and crossplay, wrapping up the early access phase that started in May 2024.
Deep Field Games has been steadily improving this Half-Life-inspired survival crafting game, adding features and content over the past year. The 1.0 update will mark a milestone by potentially concluding the story and adding new gameplay layers.
Release Times for Abiotic Factor 1.0 Cold Fusion
The update will be launched at 10:00 a.m. PDT (West Coast, US) on July 22, 2025. Here are some other release times worldwide:
- 1 pm EDT (East Coast US)
- 2 pm BRT (Brazil)
- 6 pm BST (UK)
- 7 pm CEST (Europe)
- 2 am JST, July 23 (Japan)
- 3 am AEST, July 23 (Australia)
Console players may have to wait longer, as platform holders control their update schedules. If you plan to jump in right away on PC, keep an eye out for starter guides and tips from me and my colleagues.
For those who already have a save file, Deep Field Games has shared a guide on Steam explaining how to upgrade your existing save to the new version without having to start over. You can check it out here.
If you enjoy survival crafting games with a bit of an ethical twist and a Half-Life feel, Abiotic Factor’s upcoming update might be worth watching. Honestly, I can’t believe how smoothly the early access has gone so far, pretty rare, right? Will the story deliver a satisfying conclusion? We’ll find out soon enough!
