DREADMOOR
All DREADMOOR Guides
DREADMOOR guides for PC: fishing technique, the confirmed fish list, boat upgrades, the Slough map, demo walkthrough and story explainers.
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DREADMOOR Release Date, Price and Early Access
DREADMOOR launches in Early Access on 9 November 2026 for PC at $19.99. Release date, price, demo status and language support explained.
DREADMOOR Demo: Content, Length and How to Play
The DREADMOOR demo is a free 3–4 hour standalone slice with its own questline, dry dock and island region. What it includes and how to install it.
DREADMOOR Early Access: What's Included at Launch
DREADMOOR Early Access starts 9 November 2026 with the full core loop and one major region. What is in the build, how long it will last and whether to buy.
DREADMOOR Beginner Guide: First Hours Walkthrough
A spoiler-light DREADMOOR beginner guide: what to do first, which materials to grab, how to fish, and the mistakes that waste your opening hours.
Fishing
DREADMOOR How to Fish: Line Tension and Reeling
DREADMOOR fishing explained: cast into splash zones, hold tension in the green, pull against the fish and use a slow lure retrieve for Harpooners.
DREADMOOR Fish List: Every Species Confirmed So Far
Every fish confirmed in the DREADMOOR demo, with bait, habitat and use: Snapper, Softgazer, Shovel Nose, Sharp Fin, Sturdy Crawler and Harpooner.
DREADMOOR Bait and Lures: Recipes and When to Use Them
DREADMOOR bait and lure recipes: free earthworms, Wind-Up Tin, Rainbow Fin and predatory bait, plus which fish each one actually catches.
Boat & Survival
DREADMOOR Boat Upgrades: What to Buy First
Every DREADMOOR boat module confirmed in the demo, what it does, and the upgrade order that gets you past the Throat without wasting scrap.
DREADMOOR Dry Dock: How to Repair and Upgrade Your Boat
How to unlock the DREADMOOR dry dock, repair the trawler step by step, and install your first engine and hull upgrades without wasting materials.
DREADMOOR Crafting and Blueprints Explained
How DREADMOOR crafting works: the workbench, blueprint research, scraps of knowledge, material sources and the recipes worth making first.
DREADMOOR Money and Trading: How to Earn Coins
How to earn coins in DREADMOOR: which fish to sell, what the traders buy, why dangerous catches pay more, and what you should never sell.
DREADMOOR Night Guide: Surviving After Dark
What happens at night in DREADMOOR, how to prepare the boat, when to sleep and how to fish safely after dark without losing your hull.
World & Story
DREADMOOR Map and Locations Guide
Every DREADMOOR location confirmed in the demo, from the Slough and Angler's Island to the Throat, plus how the map and fast travel work.
DREADMOOR The Throat: Gate Puzzle Walkthrough
How to open the Throat gate in DREADMOOR: start the generator, repair the water wheels, solve the flow control panel and finish the demo.
DREADMOOR Characters: Every NPC in the Demo
Who's who in DREADMOOR: Malcolm, Colin, Gil, Boza, John the Fifth, Betsy, Keeper Lilo and the Baron, and what each one does.
DREADMOOR Monsters and Bosses: What We Know
Every creature confirmed in DREADMOOR so far, from ghouls and Harpooners to the tentacles that attack your boat, plus the boss question.
DREADMOOR Ending and Story Explained
What happens at the end of the DREADMOOR demo, what the Throat gate implies, and which story questions Early Access still has to answer.
Walkthrough & Tech
DREADMOOR Demo Walkthrough: Full Story Route
A complete DREADMOOR demo walkthrough: the radio, five Snapper, John's still, the dry dock, the engine and the Throat gate puzzle, step by step.
DREADMOOR Controls: PC and Controller Guide
DREADMOOR controls for PC and controller: movement, fishing, boat handling, inventory and the keys the demo does not explain clearly.
DREADMOOR System Requirements for PC
DREADMOOR needs a GTX 1060 6GB and 8GB RAM at minimum, with 60GB storage and DirectX 12. Full minimum and recommended PC specs.
DREADMOOR Steam Deck: Playable but Not Verified
DREADMOOR is playable on Steam Deck but not Verified. What that means for controls, performance and the settings to change before you sail.
Platform & Verdict
DREADMOOR PS5 and Xbox: Console Release Status
DREADMOOR is a PC-only release on 9 November 2026. No PS5, Xbox or Switch version has been announced, and there is no console store listing.
Is DREADMOOR Co-Op or Single-Player Only?
DREADMOOR is single-player only. Steam lists no co-op or multiplayer mode, and the boat, story and economy are built around one angler.
DREADMOOR Review: A Strong Demo, Not a Verdict
Hands-on with the DREADMOOR demo: the fishing tension works, the boat loop is compelling, but combat and performance still need work before launch.