No Rest for the Wicked Early Access — What's Included and What's Coming in 1.0
Updated 2026-06-03
No Rest for the Wicked entered Steam Early Access on April 18, 2024, with the first two of five story chapters. Over the following two years, Moon Studios released major content updates that expanded the world, added new enemies, introduced the co-op system, and refined the combat balance. As of June 2026, the game is content-complete and in final polishing for the October 1.0 launch.
What Early Access includes
- Chapters 1–2 of the main story (The Arrival, The Pestilence).
- Three weapon types: swords, hammers, bows.
- First major region of Sacrament fully explorable.
- All NPC questlines available in the Early Access area.
- Together Co-op Update: full campaign co-op for 1–4 players.
Major updates during Early Access
| Update | Date | Key Content |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Apr 2024 | Chapters 1–2, basic combat, opening region |
| Weapon Expansion | Aug 2024 | Bows added, combat balance overhaul |
| Sacrament Depths | Mar 2025 | New underground zone, 3 new bosses |
| Together Co-op | Jan 2026 | Full co-op, shared progression, new loot system |
| Final Polish | Jun 2026 | Performance optimizations, 1.0 prep |
What 1.0 adds
The full 1.0 release in October 2026 completes the story with chapters 3–5, adds the Sunken Cathedral region, introduces polearms, greatshields, and dual blades, and includes the full endgame loop. All Early Access owners receive this update for free.
See the Release Date guide for launch timing, the Price guide for cost info, and the Update History for patch notes.
FAQ
- Can I play the full campaign in Early Access?
- No. Only chapters 1–2 are available. Chapters 3–5 arrive with the 1.0 release in October 2026.
- Will my Early Access character carry over?
- Yes. Moon Studios confirmed all save data transfers to the 1.0 version.