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Platforms and Release
April 25, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Trimmed platforms and release page to target length while preserving timeline and platform tables.
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 runs during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, 2026. A full release date has not been announced. This page tracks every confirmed platform, every dated milestone, and the open questions about console availability.
Only one platform is confirmed at announcement: PC via Steam. The Steam page lists Windows 11 (64-bit) as the required operating system. There is no separate listing on any other storefront or console marketplace, and macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck verification have not been addressed.
Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
PC (Steam) | Confirmed | Windows 11 64-bit. See System Requirements for full specs. |
PlayStation 5 | Not confirmed | No public commitment from the studio. |
Xbox Series X|S | Not confirmed | No public commitment from the studio. |
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | Not confirmed | No statement from the studio. |
Steam Deck | Pending | No Verified, Playable, or Unsupported badge issued. |
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. Until the studio confirms a console version with a dedicated announcement, treat any console talk as speculation. Players who want to play at launch should plan for a Windows 11 PC. The kernel-level anti-cheat used on PC would also need to be reworked or replaced for any console port, which is one practical reason a simultaneous multi-platform launch was never likely.
Two dates are firm: the April 23, 2026 reveal and the Steam Next Fest demo window from June 15 to June 22, 2026. Everything else, including the full launch window, remains to be announced.
Date | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
April 23, 2026 | Official Announcement | Reveal cinematic, Steam store page live, developer greeting post. |
June 15 to 22, 2026 | Steam Next Fest Demo | Free playable demo. Participants are slated to receive in-game cosmetics at launch. See Steam Next Fest Demo. |
TBA | Closed Beta or Further Tests | No additional test phases have been announced beyond Next Fest. |
TBA | Full Launch | No release year, quarter, or window has been confirmed by the studio. |
The Steam page lists six supported languages at announcement: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Whether each language ships with full audio or only text and subtitles has not been clarified, and additional languages may be added before launch. Region locks have not been disclosed; the game is currently visible globally on Steam as a 'Coming Soon' title.
Full launch date or release window.
Pricing model. A non-pay-to-win design 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, what is only described in marketing material, and which combat and progression systems to watch for during the demo.