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The planned Early Access date, your local launch time, what the developers have confirmed, and what could still change.

Last reviewed: July 10, 2026

The current Steam date is July 30, 2026. SteamDB currently records an unlock time of 17:00 UTC. Treat the exact hour as provisional until the store countdown reaches zero.

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Confirmed: This is an Early Access launch, not the completed full release.

Launch facts at a glance

Planned dateJuly 30, 2026
Current recorded time17:00 UTC (SteamDB; re-check on launch day)
Launch stageEarly Access
StoreSteam
Developer estimateRoughly six months in Early Access; not a promise or fixed full-release date
Pricing directionThe developer says the price may increase as content and features are added

What the developer says the Early Access build represents

The Steam Early Access section says the initial build will closely mirror the demo’s core feature set, while performance polish and content expansion continue throughout Early Access. The stated goal is a larger and deeper full version.

Do not rely on old guide dates. Some third-party sites still show March or Q2 dates. The current Steam listing and publisher announcement both point to July 30, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Is July 30 the full release?

No. It is the currently planned Early Access launch.

Is the exact unlock hour guaranteed?

No. SteamDB currently lists 17:00 UTC, but store unlock timing can move. The date is supported by both Steam and the publisher announcement.

Will progress carry through Early Access updates?

This has not been confirmed in the sources reviewed for this page. We will test and document save behavior after launch.