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Release and Platforms
May 26, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Initial version (2026-05-27)
Tears of Metal entered Early Access in Spring 2026. The game is available on PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store, and on Xbox Series X|S through the Xbox digital storefront and the Microsoft Store. The game launched as part of Game Pass on Day One of its Early Access release.
Platform | Storefront | Notes |
|---|---|---|
PC (Windows) | Steam | Early Access |
PC (Windows) | Microsoft Store | Early Access |
Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store | Early Access, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S |
Xbox Series X|S | Game Pass | Available from Day One of Early Access |
The Xbox announcement was made during the ID@Xbox Showcase in April 2026. The Xbox version supports Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning a single purchase on the Microsoft Store provides access on both PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game is rated TEEN by the ESRB for Violence and Blood.
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Summer 2024 | Game announced at Summer Game Fest 2024 |
April 2025 | Open beta during Triple-i Initiative Showcase |
October 2025 | Demo released during Steam Next Fest; Early Access delayed to 2026 |
February 2026 | Ruadh Stonecrusher revealed; Spring 2026 Early Access window confirmed |
April 2026 | Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass release announced at ID@Xbox Showcase |
Spring 2026 | Early Access launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S |
Paper Cult has stated that Early Access will last between 4 and 12 months, depending on feedback. The price of the game is expected to increase when it exits Early Access and moves to full release. No specific full release date has been announced.
The game supports nine languages at launch: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America).
