After 12 long years in Early Access, 7 Days to Die is finally set to release its much-anticipated 1.0 update on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The journey has been filled with ups and downs, but for one father and his daughter, the wait has been worth every moment spent together in this zombie-infested sandbox.
A recent post on the r/7daystodie subreddit by u/Mean_Rule9823 has captured the hearts of the community, reminding us all of what gaming should truly be about in an era where competition and speed running often take center stage.
A Father’s Love for 7 Days to Die
In the heartwarming post, the father recounts his experience playing 7 Days to Die on PS4 with his daughter over the years:
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Despite the game’s then-less-than-stellar graphics and occasional jank, this father-and-daughter duo found endless joy in exploring the world of 7 Days to Die together. They laughed at the game’s quirks, shared strategies, and made inside jokes that only they understood.
As the years went by and the game’s development seemed to stall, they would return to it every so often, always finding new reasons to love it.
The father’s nostalgic post is a poignant reminder of what gaming should always be about: the connections we forge, the laughter we share, and the nostalgic moments we cherish for years to come!
The Long and Winding Road to 1.0
The journey to the game’s 1.0 release has been anything but smooth. The 7 Days to Die console version, in particular, has faced numerous challenges and setbacks over the years.
In 2016, Telltale Publishing took over the publishing rights for the game’s console ports. However, following Telltale’s closure in 2018, the future of the console version was thrown into uncertainty.
The Fun Pimps eventually regained the publishing rights, but the console version remained stuck on Alpha 15, while the PC version continued to receive updates.
And now, after 12 years of development, 7 Days to Die is finally ready for its 1.0 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The news has been met with excitement from fans old and new — but perhaps none more so than the fathers who have been playing the game with their children for years.
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For fathers like Mean_Rule9823 and The_Calarg, as well as their gaming companions, the 1.0 release is more than just an update; it’s a celebration of the memories they’ve made and the anticipation of new adventures to come.
As we now count down the mere hours until 7 Days to Die‘s v1.0 release, let us celebrate not only the game itself, but also the incredible community that has grown around it.
Here’s to the fathers, the daughters, and all the gamers who have found a home in the unforgiving world of Navezgane!
What are your fondest memories of surviving with friends or family? Have you been waiting for 7 Days to Die‘s 1.0 release on console? Share your stories with us in the comments below.
