Dead Dock Protocol Early Access & Co-Op Demo Launching Soon

Dead Dock Protocol – Early Access Announcement

We want to share an important milestone in the development of Dead Dock Protocol:
we’re planning to launch the game into Early Access alongside the Steam Machine launch.

This announcement is about setting expectations and bringing you into the process early. Dead Dock Protocol is still actively evolving, and Early Access gives us the opportunity to build the game with the community rather than behind closed doors.

Before Early Access, we’ll also be releasing a DDP Co-op Demo. The demo includes the Command Center and the Holodock, which shows how DDP flows moment to moment. You’ll be able to play with up to four players total using Remote Play Together, jumping into the Holodock to fight Zombots and experience the core co-op systems.

Couch Co-op has always been a key pillar of DDP. We’re designing the game around playing with friends, whether you’re on the same couch or connected remotely, and Early Access will help us refine that experience through real player feedback.

Early Access isn’t the finish line for us; it’s the foundation. This phase allows us to:

• Balance combat, progression, and co-op systems

• Expand features like upgrades, unlockables, and the Command Center

• Learn directly from how players interact with the game

We’ll share more details about timing, features, and what’s included as we get closer to launch. For now, thank you for being part of the journey. Your feedback will directly shape the future of Dead Dock Protocol.

Here’s what you can expect when we launch into early access. But certain details can change during development, just a warning.

Upgrade Your Agent with D0K Chips

Progression in DDP is driven by D0K chips' experimental tech that lets you directly enhance your agent.

• Upgrade your core stats

• Customize your playstyle for speed, power, survivability, or support

• Build agents that feel uniquely yours

Every chip choice matters. There’s no single “best” build, only the one that fits how you survive the doks.

Unlock New Weapons with Credits

Combat evolves as you do.

• Earn Credits through missions

• Upgrade to new weapons

• Unlock new guns with different behaviors and strengths

Whether you prefer precision, crowd control, or raw firepower, your arsenal grows with you.

Pick Your Mission

You’re not locked into a single path.

• Choose missions based on your goals

• Replay content to refine builds

• Tackle challenges solo or with friends

Freedom and replayability are core to DDP’s design.

Talk to the General

Need guidance?

The General is always available to:

• Offer tactical tips

• Explain mechanics

• Help onboard new agents

He’s your anchor in a world that’s falling apart.

Not all features will be available at the Early Access launch. The following systems are planned to be added or expanded afterward.

Recruit New Agents

New Agents with New Skills

• Unlock new agents with credits

• Experiment with different playstyles

• Fine the right agent that fits your strategy

Each agent brings new possibilities to the fight.

Codex Collect Log

The world of DDP is full of secrets.

As you play, you’ll unlock entries in the Codex Collect Log, revealing:

• Lore about the world and its Main Characters

• Enemy types and threats

• Technology, locations, and hidden details

If you want to dig deeper into the story behind the chaos, the Codex is your window in.

Command Center Unlockables

Your Command Center is more than a hub; it’s your home away from home.

• Unlockables as you progress

• Fun ways to spend your time with other agents

• Make the space feel earned and personal

As your agent grows, so does your Command Center.

What’s Next?

• DDP Co-op Demo coming soon

• Early Access launch

• More missions, more enemies, more guns, and fun emotes to show off.

This is just the beginning.

Thank you for stepping into the doks with us.

Stay sharp. Trust your Commander. Survive the Protocol.

— The Dead Dock Protocol Team