Dark and Darker Server Status – Maintenance Schedule and Downtime

Dark and Darker is a multiplayer extraction dark fantasy video game that gained instant fame as soon as it Steam. The developers release regular updates to uplift the game experience, including hotfixes and updates. When the Dark and Darker servers undergo maintenance, the players may get errors when logging into the game. Knowing if the servers are down will prevent you from spending time troubleshooting the error. Keep reading, and we will share the game’s current server status and verify the status of the Dark and Darker servers yourself.

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A large number of reports usually means that the servers are down. The vote is reset every hour to reflect the current server status. The Baseline Reports are 3. Reports exceeding the baseline by a huge margin indicate an issue with the servers.

Are the Dark and Darker Servers Down

18 April

Dark and Darker servers are down for Early Access Hotfix #83 rollout. They will go down starting Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM and remain down for 2 hours. Check the times in various time zones below.

Maintenance Start Time

Early Access Hotfix 83 Patch Notes

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where channeled spells cast using the artifact weapon Illusory would not break invisibility while channeling.

• Fixed an issue where Warlock’s transformation into Demon form via Blood Pact could cause abnormal shield animations.

• Fixed an issue where movement could become slowed during gameplay.

• Fixed an issue where Wisp Nightmare would not lure nearby monsters after death, contrary to design.

• Fixed an issue where Cockatrice Nightmare’s attack pattern might not affect the player.

• Fixed an issue where Demon Fly Nightmare could become stuck when unable to find a target.

• Fixed an issue where Demon Imp could heal player-summoned minions.

• Fixed an issue where Demon Imp’s heal could apply through walls.

• Fixed an issue where Demon Imp’s healing effect appeared at the target’s feet.

• Fixed an issue where Dreadspine’s attack patterns could appear in the air instead of on the ground.

• Fixed an issue where Druid could move outside the map using animal form in the Ice Cavern Bridge module.

• Fixed abnormal ore spawn rates in the Goblin Mine module.

• Fixed an issue where the torch in Goblin Cave – Cave Altar A module could appear floating in the air.

• Fixed an issue where skeletons could spawn stuck in walls in the Ruins Forest B module.

• Fixed an issue where players could receive debuffs and damage in Inferno Bloody Falls even when the waterfall was not present.

• Fixed an issue where some blood pools placed in Inferno did not deal damage when touched.

• Fixed an issue where only the initial hit damage from the Flame Spout Trap would be applied.

• Fixed an issue where using Wizard’s Invisibility or Potion of Invisibility within the Ghostdust Pouch area would result in no afterimage VFX.

• Fixed an issue where only the Breath of the Deceased boss trigger prop contained AP values.

• Fixed an issue where movement keys and camera rotation might not function properly after resting.

• Fixed an issue where switching held items could cause the previous item to visually overlap.

• Fixed an issue where the Darkgrove Robe might not display correctly when sitting, dying, or performing certain actions.

• Fixed an issue where the helmet might not display correctly after being removed and re-equipped on a dead player wearing Gjermundbu, or when looting it from a Gilded Skeleton.

• Fixed an issue where unequipping certain weapons could momentarily obscure the screen.

• Fixed an issue where weapons might appear abnormally equipped in Spectator Mode inventory view.

• Fixed an issue where crashes could disconnect players and prevent reconnection.

• Adjusted Lobby Skin ambient sound volume.

• Adjusted egg-laying timing of the goose in Exquisite Treasury.

• Fixed an issue where the Expressman’s item delivery alert UI might not function correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the Output Device option was missing from the Audio > Device Settings menu.

• Fixed untranslated text in the description for OPTIONS > Audio > Send Mode.

• Restored lost Gold Coin Bags for affected DLC users.

Game Updates

• New Artifacts Added: Bloodthirst, Catice

• New Artifact should now drop from the bosses and the special rooms. Catice from the Lich, Bloodthirst from the Warlord.

• Removed Fog of War (FoW) from all dungeons.

• Increased the movement speed reduction when transforming into Bear Form as a Druid from 25% to 30%.

• Changed Panther’s attack animations and combo actions.

• Improved damage application details for Flame Spout Trap.

• Reduced the damage of certain Ghost King attack patterns.

• Polished VFX for Demon Fly

• Improved the drop rates for the the High-Roller Lich, Warlord, Ghost King, and Frost Wyvern.

• Adventure mode Ore nodes can only be mined once now. Changed from 1 to 2 → just 1.

• Reduced the drop rate of Gold Coin Chest but added the Gold Coin Bag to drop from the hoards.

• Adjusted the Merchant affinity required to craft Boss Trigger Props.

IRONMACE’s Comments

18 April

“This update prepares for the start of the new adventure rank season. We have also decided to remove the Fog of War to enable players to make more high-level strategic decisions weighing the risks and rewards of POIs and extraction points. Although we enjoyed the feelings of exploration added by the Fog of War, the feature led to lowered engagement from newer adventurers who we had hoped to protect with this mechanic. We’ve also added two new artifact weapons, the Catice and Bloodthirst which introduces some spectacular new effects. Now that we have our main game modes set, we plan to focus on adding more content for the dungeons in the upcoming season. We thank you and see you in the dungeons!”

How to Check the Dark and Darker Server Status

Unlike most games, there are few ways to check the Dark and Darker server status. Here are all the ways you can know if the servers are down.

1. Dark and Darker Discord – You can visit the game Discord Channel and go to the second “Server Status” to find out the current server status of the game.
2. Follow us on X – You can also follow us on X. We share the details of maintenance and server downtime regularly.
3. Reddit—If there is downtime or other issues with the servers, you will find posts from other users. When too many people have the same errors, it’s usually the servers’ fault.

Fix Dark and Darker Server Errors

If the fault is not at the server end, the issue may lie with your internet connection. You will need to resolve the issue on your end to play Dark and Darker. Here are some fixes you can try to resolve server connectivity issues.

1. Reboot the device after getting the error and try playing the game again.
2. Reset the router/modem.
3. Try using a mobile hotspot to connect to the game or use another ISP.
4. Do not use a VPN.
5. Clear the Steam Download Cache.
6. Install the latest version of the game, or update the game.
7. Verify the game files.
8. Reinstall the game.