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Platforms and Release
April 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Expanded platforms and release coverage with platform table, announcement timeline, Steam features, and unconfirmed details (2026-04-26)
Don't Starve: Elsewhere is confirmed for PC via Steam, with a store page live ahead of launch. The game was unveiled on April 9, 2026 during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase, and developer-publisher Klei Entertainment has not announced any console versions, an Early Access window, a beta sign-up, or a specific release date. This page tracks what is known, what is unconfirmed, and how to follow updates as the launch approaches. For broader background on the game, see the Overview and Getting Started pages.
Only one platform has been officially confirmed at this time. Every other platform listed below is either explicitly unannounced or has been the subject of community speculation that the developer has not endorsed.
Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
PC (Steam) | Confirmed | Steam app 2239770. Store page lists single-player, online co-op, in-game chat, multi-language support, and Steam Family Sharing. |
PlayStation 5 | Not Announced | No official statement. Treat any release date or window as unverified until announced by the developer. |
Xbox Series X|S | Not Announced | No official statement. The previous game in the series did reach console, but that does not guarantee a port for this title. |
Nintendo Switch | Not Announced | No official statement. The original franchise has shipped on Switch in the past, but no equivalent confirmation exists for this entry. |
PC (other storefronts) | Not Announced | Only Steam is currently listed. Availability on other PC storefronts has not been discussed. |
Mobile | Not Announced | Earlier franchise mobile entries were separate spinoffs. No mobile version of this title has been mentioned. |
The reveal followed a short alternate-reality teaser that asked the community to solve a portal puzzle, after which the trailer played as a world-premiere segment during a multi-developer indie showcase.
Date | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
Pre-Reveal | ARG Teaser | An online portal puzzle was shared with the community, hinting that something new was coming. |
April 9, 2026 | Triple-i Initiative Showcase 2026 | World premiere announcement trailer revealed the game's title, art direction, and core themes. |
April 9, 2026 | Steam Page Live | Steam store page published the same day, opening wishlists and confirming PC as the launch platform. |
TBA | Release Window | No release date or window has been provided. |
The Steam store page lists the following supported features at the time of writing. These tags reflect what the developer has tagged on the page rather than detailed feature breakdowns, and the list is expected to grow as more systems are confirmed closer to launch.
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Single-Player | The game can be played solo from start to finish, mirroring the optional solo mode in the previous co-op-focused entry. |
Online Co-Op | Cooperative play over the internet is supported. See the Multiplayer page for what has and has not been confirmed about session size and matchmaking. |
In-Game Chat | Built-in text chat is included for online sessions, removing the need for a third-party voice or chat tool to coordinate. |
Multi-Language Support | The store listing indicates multiple supported languages, in line with the franchise's prior localization footprint. |
Steam Family Sharing | Eligible for Steam's family library sharing, allowing accounts on the same household library to access the game. |
Because the release date and platform list are still in flux, the most reliable way to track the game is through the developer's first-party channels. Three actions cover the most common notification surfaces.
Action | Where | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
Wishlist on Steam | Steam store page (app 2239770) | Steam emails when the game launches, when a demo is published, or when a major page update fires. |
Sign Up for the Klei Newsletter | Klei.com | Studio-wide announcements, including release windows, Early Access news, and franchise updates. |
Follow Official Klei Channels | Klei's official social channels and forums | Real-time updates, dev posts, trailer drops, and community Q&A from the studio. |
The studio has been explicit that this new title is not a replacement for the existing co-op entry. Both games are expected to receive ongoing attention, with each occupying a different design space. The takeaway for players: wishlisting this game does not signal an end to support for the older title, and progress, cosmetics, or accounts from the older title are not expected to carry forward into this one.
Both games will have equal reasons to exist for a long while. That framing comes directly from the studio's own announcement materials, alongside a confirmation that the older title will continue receiving updates and that cosmetics will not transfer because of the entirely new art direction.
A number of release-related questions are commonly asked but have no official answer yet. The list below is what the developer has not announced, presented so readers know which speculation to discount.
Question | Status |
|---|---|
Full Release Date | Not announced. No year, season, or window has been given. |
Console Platforms | Not announced. PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch are all absent from the current platform list. |
Beta or Early Access | Not announced. No sign-up, no test, and no Early Access roadmap has been shared. |
System Requirements | Not announced. Minimum and recommended specs have not been published on the Steam page yet. |
Demo Plans | Not announced. No public demo has been confirmed, and no Steam Next Fest or showcase demo window has been mentioned. |
Pricing | Not announced. The Steam page does not display a price at the time of writing. |
This page will be updated as the developer confirms additional details. For deeper coverage of the systems revealed so far, see the Overview article and the linked subsystem pages on movement, fog, and the multi-tiered world.