Caves of Qud: Diaspora Enters Early Access December 9, 2026
Kitfox Games' first expansion for Caves of Qud launches in early access on Steam on December 9, 2026, adding playable mutant animals and plants.
Kitfox Games announced that Caves of Qud: Diaspora, the first expansion for Caves of Qud, will enter early access on Steam on December 9, 2026, according to pcgamer.com.
Diaspora lets players start a playthrough as a mutated animal or plant, including beginning as a tree and mutating into a man. The expansion also widens the catalog of potential player mutations.
The early access launch seeds new creatures and artifacts throughout Qud. Camelfolk trade caravans receive new content, and Saltback tortoise steeds become mountable for the first time.
Planned additions during early access
Kitfox expects continuing development to last on the order of one year. Planned additions include a new multi-step questline, new factions and underground villages, roaming seasonal mega-caravans, more items, creatures, mutant stocks and new fungal infections.
Caves of Qud was named the best roguelike of 2024 by pcgamer.com.
Quick answers
When does Caves of Qud: Diaspora enter early access?
It launches in early access on Steam on December 9, 2026.
What can players play as in Diaspora?
Players can start as a mutated animal or plant, including beginning as a tree and mutating into a man.
How long will Diaspora stay in early access?
Kitfox expects continuing development to last on the order of one year.