Where Every Ardem Fact Here Comes From
Last verified 20 August 2026 against the official Steam store page and playardem.com.
This page lists every load-bearing Ardem fact used across this wiki, the official source it comes from, and the date it was last verified. Anything not on this list and not marked as an estimate should be treated as unconfirmed.
Primary sources
Every factual claim on Ardem Wiki traces back to one of these. All are official Techtive Games channels.
| Source | What it establishes | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ardem Steam store page | Release status, platforms, system requirements, feature list, tags, languages, Early Access statement | 20 Aug 2026 |
| playardem.com | Minnowa, map size, setting, power sources, the restless, persistence | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Official Steam FAQ thread | Consoles, player counts, modding, hosting, enemies, NPCs, inspirations, roadmap | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Official playtest page | Protocol: The Outbreak, 15 October 2026, open-access wording | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Steam Community hub | Announcements, official media | 20 Aug 2026 |
Fact tracker
The load-bearing claims used across this wiki, with their source and status.
| Fact | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Developer and publisher: Techtive Games | Confirmed | Steam |
| Steam App ID 2179480 | Confirmed | Steam |
| Early Access targeted for 2026, no exact date | Confirmed | Steam |
| Early Access period targeted at under two years | Confirmed | Steam |
| Early Access price lower than full release | Confirmed | Steam |
| Actual price | Not announced | — |
| Platforms: Windows, SteamOS/Linux | Confirmed | Steam |
| Console release depends on player base size and success | Confirmed as a condition | Steam FAQ |
| PS5 / Xbox / Switch versions | Not confirmed | — |
| Closed playtest 31 August 2026 | Confirmed | Official site |
| Public playtest 15 October 2026, no invite or waitlist | Confirmed | Official playtest page |
| Previous playtest ran around four months | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Map: Minnowa, 64 km², fully handcrafted | Confirmed | Official site / Steam |
| Setting: American Midwest | Confirmed | Official site |
| Virus RHAB-14; ARDEM = Artificial Demography | Confirmed | Steam FAQ / official site |
| Enemies called “the restless”, emerge at night | Confirmed | Official site |
| Infected variants with varying speed and agility planned | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Boss enemies not planned | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Roaming NPCs not currently planned | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Up to 64 players per server; goal 100+ | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| PvE, PvP, PvPvE and roleplay rulesets, owner-set | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Private hosting; dedicated server files after launch | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Modding via CurseForge; Steam Workshop enabled | Confirmed | Steam FAQ / Steam |
| First and third person, switchable; servers may restrict | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Electricity: generators, solar panels, wind turbines | Confirmed | Official site / Steam |
| Base building: windows, doors, roofs, furniture, farming tools | Confirmed | Steam FAQ / Steam |
| Vehicles: repair, upgrades, modules, attachments | Confirmed | Steam |
| Farming, hunting, fishing | Confirmed | Steam |
| Temperature and clothing simulation | Confirmed | Steam |
| Weapon attachments and modifications | Confirmed | Steam |
| Minimum spec: i7-7700K / R5 1600X, 16 GB, RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT, 50 GB, DX12, internet required | Confirmed | Steam |
| Recommended: i7-12700K / R7 7800X3D, 32 GB, RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT | Confirmed | Steam |
| 31 supported languages | Confirmed | Steam |
| Inspirations: DayZ, Project Zomboid, SCUM | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Large main city not in Early Access | Confirmed | Steam FAQ |
| Long-term: boats, aircraft, seasons, skill system, world expansion | Confirmed as goals | Steam FAQ |
| Game engine | Not confirmed | — |
| Named weapon / vehicle / item lists | Not published | — |
| Minnowa map image or coordinates | Not published | — |
| Playtest wipe and carry-over policy | Not stated | — |
Open questions we are tracking
These would each change several pages on this wiki. Any movement is logged on the news page.
- An exact Early Access date → rewrites release date and the homepage.
- A price announcement → rewrites price and part of is Ardem free.
- Any console statement → changes platforms, PS5, Xbox and crossplay together.
- A published Minnowa map → turns the location tracker into a real map.
- Playtest wipe policy → changes the advice on the public playtest page.
- Engine confirmation → resolves a recurring question on Techtive Games.
How these tiers are applied is set out in the editorial policy.
Key takeaways
- Everything on this wiki traces to five official Techtive Games sources.
- The fact tracker lists each load-bearing claim with its source and status.
- Items marked not confirmed are as important as the confirmed ones.
- Six open questions are being tracked, including price, an exact date and any console statement.
- All entries were verified on 20 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Why does every Ardem page here show a date?
Because Ardem's status is actively changing — two playtests are scheduled, no price is announced and no release date exists. A dated claim tells you how much to trust it.
Can I cite Ardem Wiki?
You can, with attribution and a link — but for factual claims it is usually better to cite the primary source, which this page names for every load-bearing fact.
What happens when a fact changes?
The affected pages are rewritten, their verification dates updated, and the change logged on the news page with what changed and when.