How Long Does Dark and Darker Maintenance Last?

So you're all hyped for another run in the dungeons of Dark and Darkerwhen you're met with the dreaded maintenance message. The servers being down on an online-only game is never fun. As Dark and Darker is still in early access, it's to be expected that the developers over at Ironmace would be keen to supply hotfixes to stabilise technical performance and improve combat balance as much as they can. Still, for those who can't get enough of playing the game, you might also be wondering how long maintenance is actually going to last so you can get back to playing straight away. For those with a burning desire to know how long you have to wait, read on!

14 September 2023 - Page updated with the latest news and information.

How Long Are Dark and Darker Servers Down?

Dark and Darker has received five hotfixes since it entered early access in early August. These are usually announced with around 30 minutes notice via Ironmace's Twitter and the Dark and Darker Discord.

The average downtime during maintenance is two hours. It's very rare that downtime lasts any longer than that. In cases where the developers need more time than anticipated to work on the patch, they make a habit of notifying players of that through their social media. The good news is you won't be left in the dark about it (ba-dum-tsk).

When is Dark and Darker Back Online?

Refer to the pattern of how long maintenance usually takes to give you an approximation of when you can get back online. For example, the arrival of Hotfix #5 was announced on Twitter and Discord around 7:30pm (BST) on 18th August. Servers went down shortly after at 8pm but the game was back online by 10pm that night. 

Beyond that, all you can do is be patient and keep a close eye on Ironmace's social channels for any further updates. Normally these announcements are made on the official Discord channel before anywhere else, so we would start there.

While you're waiting, consider honing your game knowledge with some of our Dark and Darker guides and tutorials.