Security Update: Workshop Mod Exploit Fixed & Additional Improvements

We've released a new patch for Survive the Nights addressing a recently identified security issue involving a malicious Steam Workshop mod, along with several stability and engine improvements.

Player safety is important to us, and we've taken steps to prevent this type of exploit from being used again. This is mainly a security update. We’re currently working on 1.6 which is a bigger quality of life patch with numerous fixes along with some really cool new content. We’ll do a blog shortly with some previews.

Workshop Security

Following recent reports of players being targeted through Steam and Discord invitations, our investigation identified malware in a third-party Workshop mod called Minimap Enhanced (Workshop ID: 3823114511) . The malicious mod was being used to compromise players' computers and has since been banned and reported to Steam. The mod was reported to Steam and immediately removed by James as soon as it was identified as the issue. This update introduces a Workshop mod whitelist. Only mods that have been reviewed and approved by our team will be permitted to run, and future updates to approved mods will also require vetting. This allows us to maintain support for community-created content while introducing additional safeguards against malicious uploads and updates. Unfortunately, malicious Workshop content is not unique to Survive the Nights. Other Steam games, including People Playground and PlateUp!, have recently experienced similar security incidents involving malicious community mods.

• People Playground
• PlateUp! — Workshop Modding Incident, October 2026

We believe community modding is an important part of PC gaming, and we want to continue supporting it while taking additional precautions to protect our players.

As always, we encourage players to be cautious with unsolicited game invitations and unfamiliar mods, even when content is hosted on a familiar platform.

Steam also provides its own account security and malware prevention recommendations .

Important: If you previously installed Minimap Enhanced mod, removing the mod alone may not remove an existing infection. We recommend securing your accounts from a trusted device and thoroughly cleaning the affected computer before using it again.

Unity Engine Security Update

We've updated Survive the Nights to Unity 6000.3.27f2 , incorporating Unity's latest security patches and engine fixes. This follows Unity's recent security advisories and recommendations to update affected Unity versions.

• October 2026 Security Advisory

DirectX 11

Following internal testing and player feedback, we've reverted our experimental DirectX upgrade and returned to DirectX 11 . While the newer rendering path showed promise, it proved less stable across the wider player base. Reliability takes priority, and DX11 has provided a more consistent experience.

We appreciate those who brought the recent security concerns to our attention. Nobody wants to deal with this kind of nonsense, but we're glad we were able to identify the issue and put additional protections in place. Thanks for sticking with us and helping to keep the community safe!

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