Fans of the survival game 7 Days to Die are being rewarded for their patience, as the game is exiting Early Access and getting a full release in the months ahead. As someone who has played 7 Days to Die since it was first released to Alpha in August 2013, I came to terms with the feeling the game might never leave its Early Access state. Then out of nowhere, boom, developer The Fun Pimps hits us with an announcement; after nearly 12 years in development (and almost 11 in Early Access!), 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Alpha for a full release. That means one more of the longest-running Alpha tests in gaming history ends, leaving Star Citizen alone at the top. When does 7 Days to Die release The full release of 7 Days to Die will occur in June instead of the previously planned Alpha 22 update. It will launch with new features, like new animals, a Challenge system, updated graphics, and multiple optimizations. Post-launch, the first major update will see the full release come to consoles, and features discussed for the Alpha 22 build will come as the major planned updates shown in the roadmap above. However, due to the technical differences of the released version of the game, console players will need to purchase a new version of 7 Days to Die to enjoy the full release. If you currently own the digital release of 7 Days to Die for console, The Fun Pimps…7 Days to Die nears release after nearly 12 years of development