The countdown is on—we are officially 10 days away from the release of DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE!

Here is the global release schedule for players all around the world:

⏰ Global Release Times

🚪 Reworked Tutorial Stage & Full Localization

We’ve fully reworked and localized the initial tutorial stage ("Apartment"), which was held back from the demo to avoid early spoilers!

【STORY】

Meet our protagonist, Archie L. Dice, who just woke up late on the day of the most important meeting of his career.

Can he make it to the office in just 20 minutes? His fate is entirely in your hands!

But oversleeping is just the start of his "Unluckiest Day." It feels like every building, hazard, and object in the entire city is orchestrated to stop him from attending that meeting.

Dodge every absurd disaster with style and get him to work at all costs—or else, he'll be DEAD BEFORE WORK!

🛠️ Major Level Editor & Steam Workshop Upgrades

The LEVEL EDITOR (which was locked during the Steam Next Fest Demo) has been massively upgraded!

Thanks to invaluable feedback from our community on Reddit and beyond, we’ve added:

• Trap category toggle switches

• Enhanced UI and icon clarity

These improvements make it easier than ever to build anything from chill, casual obstacle courses to absolute nightmare stages.

Even better: when you generate a map code while connected to Steam, you can upload your creation to the Steam Workshop with a single click!

(Note: Default visibility is set to 'Friends Only.' If you want to share it with the world, simply switch it to 'Public' before posting!)

🎥 For Content Creators & Streamers

Our Level Editor automatically generates a unique Map Code whenever a stage is saved:

• Share with Viewers: Simply copy and share your code during live streams, and viewers can paste it into their game to instantly challenge your exact level with built-in scoreboards and time trials!

• Play Community Maps: You can also easily jump into viewer-created stages by pasting their codes or subscribing via Steam Workshop—making it perfect for interactive streams!

• 100% Stream-Friendly Music: All in-game tracks have been replaced with original compositions, making the game 100% DMCA/Stream-Friendly! Feel free to stream without mute anxiety. (Please refrain from redistributing soundtrack files separately).

We are working down to the wire to polish every single detail so we can deliver the best possible experience for all of you. Thank you for your amazing support!

POZZANGHERA 33

Mastashio.M (Programmer / Level Designer / Artist etc..)

Thank you so much for all your support for DEAD BEFORE WORK: THE COMMUTE!

To focus entirely on final polish ahead of our full release on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT (August 8, 1:00 AM JST), we are ending the availability of the playable demo today.

We have been hard at work making massive upgrades across the board—including enhanced graphics, smoother controls, refined physics, and exciting new stages!

As a developer, my top priority is to deliver the absolute best version of the game to you. I can’t wait for you all to experience the finished product.

Please stay tuned for the full release on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT (August 8, 1:00 AM JST)!

Thank you again for your incredible support!

POZZANGHERA 33

Mastashio.M