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Release timing, launch prices, demo status, Steam features, Xbox listing with Game Pass, and listed co-op information from official store and developer sources.
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Tears of Metal
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Confirmed Steam Early AccessSteam lists the Early Access date for PC. July 22, 2026TOM-001 Confirmed Launch priceOfficial July 15 announcement — TOM-012. From US$24.99 (10% off first 2 weeks)TOM-012 Check first Demo statusDeveloper says the older demo does not represent the current game. Available — outdated build noteTOM-005 / TOM-009 / TOM-015 Confirmed Steam PCThe official Steam store page is the source. ListedTOM-001 Confirmed Xbox Series X|S & PCXbox Wire confirms day-one Game Pass and Play Anywhere — TOM-014. Day-one Game Pass + Play AnywhereTOM-014 Confirmed Online co-opXbox lists online co-op for 2–4 players. Listed on Steam and XboxTOM-006 / TOM-010 Not confirmed PS5Do not treat search demand as a platform announcement. Not confirmed yetHOLD
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Getting started with Tears of Metal
Steam Early Access launched July 22, 2026. Use this checklist to find the right starting point and verify current status before relying on specific details.
Player checklist
- Open the Steam store page and confirm the Early Access listing shows the game is available to purchase and play.
- Check the current launch prices and confirm the 10% first-two-weeks discount is still active — TOM-012.
- Check whether the Demo page has been updated or removed from the store.
- Visit the Xbox listing to confirm it still shows PC and Xbox Series X|S with Play Anywhere and day-one Game Pass.
- For what is currently live versus planned, see the Early Access page — TOM-016, TOM-020.
- For official updates and patch notes, check the Updates page — TOM-021.
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Future content and features
Additional heroes, Emblem expansions, Equipment, Charms, Village content, and balance work are listed as roadmap plans. No specific dates are published.
Detailed gameplay facts
Hero names, weapon lists, boss strategies, build rankings, map routes, walkthrough steps, and specific performance data are not covered. This guide tracks official source status — not live gameplay detail.
Player questions — quick answers
- Is Tears of Metal now available?
- Yes. Tears of Metal entered Steam Early Access on July 22, 2026 — TOM-016. The current build is live.
- Is the demo still available?
- Yes. The official Steam Demo page still showed a Free Demo install action on July 20, 2026 — TOM-015. The developer says the older demo does not represent the current game — TOM-009.
- What platforms is Tears of Metal available on?
- PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Play Anywhere are officially listed. Xbox Wire confirms day-one Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC — TOM-014. PS5 is not confirmed in the current evidence.
- Can I play co-op with friends?
- Steam lists online co-op and the Xbox listing names online co-op for 2–4 players — TOM-006, TOM-010. Cross-platform co-op beyond the Xbox ecosystem is not confirmed — TOM-011.
- Does Xbox Play Anywhere apply?
- Yes. The official Xbox product page explicitly names Xbox Play Anywhere — TOM-010. Xbox Wire also confirms it — TOM-014.
- What does the current Early Access build include?
- The current official Steam description supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players, Emblem synergies, more than 100 artifacts, permanent skills between campaigns, settlement shops and permanent upgrades, unlock challenges, and more than 45 handcrafted environments — TOM-017, TOM-018, TOM-019. The announced launch scope described three Acts, three playable Heroes, Village upgrades, Emblems, Equipment, and Companions — TOM-024. Additional Heroes, Emblem family, Equipment, Charms, and Village content are listed as future plans — TOM-004.
- Will my demo save carry over to the full release?
- No. The developer has stated demo saves will not carry into the full release — TOM-009.
- How much does the game cost?
- Official launch prices are US$24.99, CA$29.99, EUR25.49, GBP22.49 with a 10% discount for the first two weeks — TOM-012. See the Release Date page for the full price table.
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Official status timeline
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Steam Early Access confirmed live
Tears of Metal entered Steam Early Access on July 22, 2026. Current official Steam description confirms solo play and online co-op for up to four players, Emblem synergies, more than 100 artifacts, permanent skills between campaigns, settlement shops and permanent upgrades, unlock challenges, and more than 45 handcrafted environments. The announced launch scope described three Acts, three playable Heroes, Village upgrades, Emblems, Equipment, and Companions — TOM-024. Four-to-twelve-month EA window is an estimate, not a guarantee — TOM-020. Balance and stability work continues — TOM-021.
- Official update
Steam Early Access launched
Steam Early Access is now live. Launch prices US$24.99 / CA$29.99 / EUR25.49 / GBP22.49 with 10% discount first two weeks. Demo still available but outdated.
- Official update
Launch prices and global times announced
Official announcement gave launch prices and a regional launch-time map. Exact time-zone values are image-only — link to the official announcement.
- Official update
Demo remains available
Developer said the demo had reached 250,000 players and would stay available.
- Official update
Early Access scope announced
Developer separated planned launch content from future additions.
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We use store pages and developer announcements for status facts. If a platform or gameplay detail is not listed there, this guide marks it as not confirmed.