Revision 3

Growth

The community's growth happened in distinct waves. The first notable moment was Haenir Studio's first TikTok on April 16, 2022, which generated 1.3 million views and over 10,000 Steam wishlists from a single post.

But the real turning point was the November 2022 gameplay reveal trailer. Before the trailer, Blight: Survival was an unknown indie project. After, it was one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. The trailer generated 1.25 million Steam page visits in three days. The IGN YouTube upload alone reached 3.9 million views.

Growth continued steadily through 2023 and 2024 as the team shared development updates and engaged with fans on social media. By early 2026, the game crossed 1.5 million Steam wishlists, a milestone celebrated at the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 on March 12, 2026.

Community stats (March 2026)

Discord community

The official Discord server is the primary community hub. With over 45,000 members, it hosts discussion channels, fan art sharing, lore speculation, and direct developer interaction. The Discord also serves as the recruitment pool for closed playtests: testers are selected from the server and provide feedback that directly shapes development.

Community members have produced fan art, 3D models, and content creation around the game's medieval horror aesthetic. The developers have shown appreciation for community creations and regularly engage with fan theories about the Blight's origin.

Playtest community

The closed playtest program began in late 2025 with small-scale sessions. Players selected from Discord get early access to development builds and provide direct feedback to the team. The developers describe this as giving players the chance to "directly influence ongoing development." Public playtests are planned for later in 2026.

Community concerns

The most common community concern has been the long development timeline. Blight: Survival was first revealed in 2022, and as of March 2026 there is still no release date. Some fans have expressed skepticism about whether the final product will match the impressive trailers. Senior Creative Director Ashley Pannell addressed this directly at the Future Games Show 2026: "We understand the heightened expectations of what we are being asked to deliver upon here." She added that the studio's goal is to "prove that we are making a real game, that it is awesome."

The Behaviour Interactive partnership also generated mixed reactions. Some players worried about potential monetization changes. The developers have confirmed that the game will be a boxed-price purchase with no microtransactions or battle passes.