The Tears of Metal release date is 22 Jul 2026 on Steam and Xbox Game Preview. As of the 2026-08-03 research date the game is in EA with the developer-quoted 4 to 12 month window before 1.0. The latest published Steam Community patch as of 2026-08-03 is the V0.11.57863 Big Balancing Patch (1 Aug 2026) followed by the V0.11.57874.1 hotfix; the exact 1.0 build is Not announced as of 2026-08-03.
When is the Tears of Metal release date on each platform?
The Tears of Metal release date is 22 Jul 2026 on every confirmed platform. The Steam store page and the Xbox Game Preview listing both record the same launch day, and the IGN game hub and TheSixthAxis launch coverage both confirm the 22 Jul 2026 date. There is no separate PC launch, no separate console launch, and no staggered rollout; the EA window opened on a single day for both storefronts. The game launches on PC via Steam and on console via Xbox Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S. The Steam AppID is 1913120 and the Xbox Game Preview product ID is 9pn8m16gg8m4. PS5 and Switch versions are Not announced as of 2026-08-03. The platforms and crossplay status sits on the Platforms & Crossplay page. The official launch announcement was made by Paper Cult on the studio's X account and the Gamespress news wire, and the date was previewed by TheSixthAxis in their 22 Jun 2026 launch coverage. The launch recap and developer commentary are on the Reviews Roundup page.
What state is the launch build in?
The launch build is in Early Access, not a 1.0 release. The Steam store page tags the title as Early Access and the EA FAQ explicitly quotes a 4 to 12 month developer window before the full release. As of the 2026-08-03 research date the build is stable enough for daily play, the Steam Deck HQ and SmashPad EA reviews both describe it as a working roguelike, and the most recent Steam Community patch is the V0.11.57863 Big Balancing Patch (1 Aug 2026) followed by the V0.11.57874.1 hotfix. The current public build history as of 2026-08-03 is V0.8.57278 (24 Jul 2026), V0.9.57408 (28 Jul 2026), V0.10.57598 (31 Jul 2026 hotfix), V0.11.57863 (1 Aug 2026 Big Balancing Patch), and V0.11.57874.1 (hotfix). V0.10.57598 fixed the Harold boss invincibility bug and the Iseult the Banshee floating glitch, and the V0.11.57863 Big Balancing Patch carried those fixes forward while reclassifying Charm rarity tiers and rebalancing Act 2 captains. The full chronological patch list is on the Patch Notes History page. EA-period stores typically discount at launch and revise prices as content lands. The Tears of Metal launch price was paired with a 10% introductory Steam offer that ran from 22 Jul 2026 through 5 Aug 2026. As of the 2026-08-03 research date the offer was in its final days per the Steam Community "Last Weekend of Launch Discount" post on 1 Aug 2026. The full price and regional breakdown is on the Price & Where to Buy page.
What is the planned 1.0 window for Tears of Metal?
Paper Cult's EA FAQ on the Steam store page quotes a 4 to 12 month EA window. Reading that range literally, the developer is positioning the 1.0 release between late 2026 and mid 2027. The exact 1.0 date, the exact 1.0 content scope, and the exact 1.0 price are Not announced as of 2026-08-03. The roadmap items Paper Cult has confirmed during the EA window are listed on the Roadmap & Upcoming Content page. The canonical sources for any 1.0 announcement are the Steam store page, the Paper Cult X account, and the Steam Community news index. TearsofMetal pro will update the Release Status page and the Roadmap & Upcoming Content page on the same day any official 1.0 timing is published.
Does the demo still work, and what about co-op?
The Steam demo was taken down on 6 Jul 2026, per the TheSixthAxis launch coverage. The demo is no longer available, and the demo-keyed multiplayer questions are answered for the full game on the Co-op & Multiplayer page. The Steam store page confirms 1 to 4 player online co-op and a single-player mode, and the Xbox Game Preview listing confirms 2 to 4 player Xbox co-op with cross-platform co-op parity.
Sources
Steam store page for Tears of Metal: 22 Jul 2026 EA launch date, EA FAQ 4-12 month window. Steam Community news index for Tears of Metal: V0.11.57863 Big Balancing Patch (1 Aug 2026), V0.11.57874.1 hotfix, V0.10.57598 hotfix, V0.9.57408, V0.8.57278 patch notes, Harold and Iseult fixes. Xbox Game Preview listing for Tears of Metal: Xbox launch 22 Jul 2026, 2-4 player co-op, $24.99 Game Preview. TheSixthAxis Tears of Metal EA launch coverage: 22 Jul 2026 launch, demo taken down 6 Jul 2026. dlcompare Tears of Metal EA launch recap: developer commentary on EA roadmap. IGN Tears of Metal game hub: 22 Jul 2026 release date, platforms. Paper Cult X account: launch announcement and developer commentary.
FAQ
Is Tears of Metal fully released?
No. Tears of Metal is in Early Access as of 2026-08-03. The Steam EA FAQ quotes a 4 to 12 month window before the 1.0 release. The full patch history is on the Patch Notes History page.
When is the Tears of Metal 1.0 release date?
The exact 1.0 date is Not announced as of 2026-08-03. The Steam EA FAQ quotes a 4 to 12 month developer window, which would place the 1.0 release between late 2026 and mid 2027. The Roadmap & Upcoming Content page tracks every confirmed EA-window addition.
Can I play the Tears of Metal demo now?
No. The Steam demo was taken down on 6 Jul 2026, two weeks before the EA launch. The Co-Optimus entry confirms the demo is no longer available. The full game is the only way to play, and the Co-op & Multiplayer page covers player count and lobby flow.
Will Tears of Metal leave Early Access before 2027?
Not announced as of 2026-08-03. Paper Cult's EA FAQ quotes a 4 to 12 month window, so a 2026 full release is possible inside the range but is not confirmed. The Release Status page is updated as soon as Paper Cult publishes an official 1.0 date.