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Platforms and Release
July 4, 2026 at 09:57 PM
Clarified that the Steam Next Fest demo was playable on both GeForce NOW and Boosteroid
Embers of the Uncrowned is launching on PC via Steam, with NEXON as both developer and publisher. The game was revealed on April 23, 2026, and a free playable demo ran during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, 2026. A full release date has not been announced.
Only one platform is confirmed at announcement: PC via Steam. The Steam page lists Windows 11 (64-bit) as the required operating system, and there is no listing on any other storefront or console marketplace.
Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
PC (Steam) | Confirmed | Windows 11 64-bit. See System Requirements. |
PlayStation 5 | Not confirmed | No public commitment. |
Xbox Series X|S | Not confirmed | No public commitment. |
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | Not confirmed | No statement from the studio. |
Steam Deck | Pending | No verification badge issued yet. |
macOS / Linux | Not supported | Steam page lists Windows only. |
Some early coverage flagged a console version as a 'possibility' for the future, but the studio has made no public commitment. There is no announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo release. Treat any console talk as speculation until the studio says otherwise; players who want to play at launch should plan for a Windows 11 PC.
NEXON has indicated that cloud gaming support is in preparation, naming the NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Boosteroid streaming services. During Steam Next Fest, the free demo was made playable through both GeForce NOW and Boosteroid, so people could try it without a local install. Cloud support has not been locked in as a permanent option for the full release, and no streaming service has published a launch-day commitment. Anyone planning to rely on cloud streaming should treat it as intended rather than guaranteed until the studio confirms it closer to launch.
Two dates are firm: the April 23, 2026 reveal and the Steam Next Fest demo from June 15 to June 22, 2026.
Date | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
April 23, 2026 | Official Announcement | Reveal cinematic, Steam store page live. |
June 15 to 22, 2026 | Steam Next Fest Demo | Free demo. See Steam Next Fest Demo. |
TBA | Further Tests | None announced beyond Next Fest. |
TBA | Full Launch | No year, quarter, or window confirmed. |
Six supported languages are listed at announcement: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. English is the only language with full audio support; the other five are text-only. Region locks have not been disclosed; the title is currently visible globally on Steam as 'Coming Soon'.
Full launch date or release window.
Pricing model. A non-pay-to-win philosophy has been signalled but free-to-play, buy-to-play, or subscription has not been confirmed.
Console plans on any platform.
Server regions and matchmaking pools at launch.
Closed alpha or beta tests between Next Fest and full launch.
macOS, Linux, or Steam Deck support.
If you are new to the project, the Getting Started guide covers what is currently playable.