Blight: survival's shock revival ignites 1.5m steam wishlists

Published on 13/03/2026 08:15 in entertainment • Éilis Cronin

Blight: Survival has resurfaced with a new gameplay trailer, sparking massive interest from gamers worldwide. Since its 2022 announcement, the medieval co-op action horror game has garnered an astonishing 3.9 million views on IGN's YouTube channel alone.

From obscurity to viral sensation

Following the trailer's viral success, Blight's developers, Behaviour Interactive and Haenir Studio, have been working tirelessly to rebuild the game's core systems from scratch. With a whopping 1.5 million Steam wishlists fueling the hype, the pressure is on to deliver a top-notch experience.

According to Ashley Pannell, senior creative director at Behaviour Interactive, the team is determined to rise to the challenge.