GPTRACK50, NetEase Set Stupid Never Dies for Oct. 22 on PS5 and PC

Q: Why does Stupid Never Dies have different October 21 and 22 release dates, and what else do the trailer and deluxe edition reveal?

The differing dates are a regional timing issue, not a staggered launch. GPTRACK50 says *Stupid Never Dies* releases worldwide on October 21, 2026, but Japan and some selected regions will see it on October 22 because of time-zone differences. The release-date trailer also reveals more than just the launch window. It spotlights Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers, described as a mysterious “cosmic custodian” or entity whose allegiance is unclear, reinforcing the game’s surreal, exaggerated tone. Broader promotional material tied to the announcement also highlights the game’s systems, including Style Eat, which lets protagonist Davy steal monster abilities, and Body Hack, which allows body modification and growth. A newly shown key visual presents Davy’s 11 combat styles, including Zombie, Werewolf, Harpy, Golem, Vampire, Will-o’-the-Wisp, Cyclops, Snow Fairy, Merfolk, Lich and Demon. The deluxe version, called the *Glorious Idiot Edition*, is priced at $59.99, compared with $49.99 for the standard edition. It includes the base game and the DLC pack *TickTock Teddies: Nonsense Overload Pack*. That add-on contains five cosmetic and audio modifiers: Big Head, Chirp Chirp, Festival, Romantic and Splash. These change effects such as Davy’s head size, footsteps, hit sounds during Davy Burst, burst visuals, level-up effects, and several music tracks, including arranged battle and home themes and even the game’s main theme during Davy Burst.

3 articles · Updated · Gamesurf · Jul 30

October 22, 2026 is the launch date GPTRACK50 and NetEase announced for Stupid Never Dies, bringing the action RPG to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
GPTRACK50 paired the date reveal with an offbeat teaser that matches the game's deliberately absurd tone.
Davy, a zombie roaming a shopping mall, drives the story after falling for Julia's frozen corpse and gaining powers to fight monsters in hopes of reviving her.
The Japanese studio's game is set in a world where monsters have replaced humanity, framing the release as a stylized, unserious action outing.