Back From the Grave and Better Than Ever! STAY DEAD Rises Again at GDC 2025!

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Carla Valdés

Lead Writter

Stay Dead - Blog #28

Join the Zombie Resistance – Find Us at Booth #P3007.

Vancouver, BC. Canada

The undead are invading GDC again—and this time, they’ve got new tricks, new tech, and even more attitude. We’re bringing Stay Dead back to GDC Play, and you can get your hands on our latest build at Booth #P3007!

Last Year, You Loved It. This Year, We’re Going Bigger.

At GDC 2024, we introduced Stay Dead to the world, and people were dying to play more. Seeing players fall in love with our undead family, laugh at our ridiculous world, and actually fight to stay dead made us more determined than ever to take this game to the next level. (ICYMI, you can check out last year’s recap here).

Since then, we’ve been hard at work reanimating every part of the game—and trust us, you’re going to want to see what’s new.

What’s New in Stay Dead? A Lot.

Since our last GDC appearance, Stay Dead has undergone some major upgrades. Here’s what’s fresh from the crypt:

  • From Mobile to Steam Deck & PC – We’ve leveled up from mobile to Steam Deck & PC, giving you a richer, more immersive experience with even snappier combat.
  • New Mechanics, Same Chaotic Fun – Our tag-team combat system lets you swap between playable family members, each with unique abilities to create strategic combos.
  • A More Twisted & Expanded Story – We’ve deepened the lore, sharpened the humor, and uncovered the sinister forces behind the invasion. Enter C.A.R.E., a shady health-tech giant with a cure no one asked for. Their Cure Bots are just the beginning—this year, you’ll get a closer look at the corporate overlords who think ‘fixing’ zombies is good for business.

 

Porto Morto Just Got Bigger – The world is more interactive than ever, with new areas to explore, new NPCs to meet, and new ways to help restore your zombie community. Rebuild, reconnect, and remind the living why zombies do it better.

Meet the Undead & Play the Latest Build!

We’re bringing Stay Dead to Booth #P3007 at GDC Play, and we want YOU to come hack, slash, and fight for your afterlife in our latest demo.

Want exclusive updates? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Discord for all the latest undead news, behind-the-scenes peeks, and maybe a few surprises.

See you at GDC 2025—no heartbeat required.

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