Platforms and Technical Details

Platforms

Blight: Survival will launch on three platform families. Console support was officially confirmed at the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 on March 12, 2026.

Before the March 2026 confirmation, the developers had described console support as something they wanted but could not promise, since it required establishing partnerships with Xbox and PlayStation. The Future Games Show appearance upgraded both to confirmed platforms.

Controller support

Full controller support is confirmed. The game is designed to be played with either keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Both Xbox controllers and PlayStation DualSense controllers are supported. The directional combat system, which uses 5-directional melee attacks, has been developed with controller input in mind alongside traditional mouse and keyboard controls.

Cross-platform play

Cross-platform play has not been officially confirmed at launch, but the developers have expressed clear intent. When asked about cross-play, the developers stated they would "definitely want cross-play" if the game launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Since both consoles are now confirmed, cross-play is a likely post-launch addition if not available at launch.

The Steam store page includes a "Cross-Platform Multiplayer" tag, though this may reflect planned functionality rather than a confirmed launch feature. The exact status of cross-play between PC and consoles will likely be clarified closer to release.

System requirements

The Steam store page lists minimum specifications. The developers have stated these are placeholders: "Steam system requirements are definitely subject to change." For a detailed breakdown and analysis, see the System Requirements article.

These minimum specs are surprisingly modest for an Unreal Engine 5 title and likely reflect early placeholder values. An SSD is not listed as required but is recommended for UE5 games to reduce load times and improve texture streaming.

Console performance

No performance targets (resolution, frame rate) have been announced for Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5. Since the game is still in active development and the console announcement is recent, specific console optimization details will likely come closer to launch.

Engine and technology

Blight: Survival runs on Unreal Engine 5. Key technologies used include Quixel Megascans for photorealistic environmental textures, MetaHumans for character creation and customization, and World Partition for managing the large-scale environments of No Man's Land. Co-founder Mads Christensen also highlighted One File Per Actor (OFPA) for collaborative large-map development. For a detailed look at the visual approach, see Art and Visuals.

Network and multiplayer

The game supports 1 to 4 players in co-op PvE. A broadband internet connection is required for online play. An offline mode is confirmed for solo players who want to play without an internet connection. The PvE-only design means there is no player-versus-player combat; all multiplayer is cooperative.

Content rating

Steam lists Blight: Survival with a mature content warning for frequent violence, gore, and general mature themes. The game features dismemberment, visceral combat finishers, and medieval execution devices. An official ESRB or PEGI rating has not been assigned yet.

Language support

The Steam page lists 16 supported languages: