Deep Rock Galactic Season 6 Release Date Revealed

Deep Rock Galactic players have uncovered the release date for the upcoming Season 6 update. Promotional art posted on the game's Discord server contained hidden numbers that pointed to January 29, 2026. Observant fans identified a '29' in the webbing, a '01' carved on an alien skull, and a '26' on a rocket booster. When combined in day/month/year format, the clues reveal the exact launch date within the previously announced first-quarter window for 2026.

Season 6 has been developed in collaboration between Ghost Ship Games and Copenhagen-based Invisible Walls, while Ghost Ship focuses on its roguelike spinoff, Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core. The update promises significant content, including new xenobugs, a skeleton-filled biome, and a mineral extraction mission type. The promotional artwork depicts dwarves navigating a cavern, one caught in the teeth of an alien creature, with laser-equipped rocket thrusters hauling a large rock.

The reveal shows how quickly the community can interpret hints embedded in visual media. Within minutes of the artwork's posting, users on the Discord server decoded the numbers and shared the result. The approach highlights the active engagement of Deep Rock Galactic’s player base and their attentiveness to small details in promotional material.

The new season will mark the first major update since mid-2024. Developers have emphasized that Season 6 will expand core gameplay with missions that require both strategic planning and fast-paced action. Players can expect new enemy behaviors, environmental hazards, and the challenge of navigating the updated biome.

Deep Rock Galactic has maintained a pattern of seasonal updates that mix exploration and combat, and this release continues that trend. The collaboration between studios ensures that while the main game grows, spinoff projects also progress, keeping both experiences distinct.