Tears of Metal Release Date and Launch Prices
When does Tears of Metal launch?
Steam Early Access is scheduled for July 22, 2026. No exact unlock time has been published; regional settings may affect when the store page updates.
| Item | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| PC / Steam | Confirmed | July 22, 2026Early Access listed on Steam store page — TOM-001 |
| Exact unlock time | Check first | Not publishedNo verified local unlock time has been published. The official announcement has a regional map — TOM-013. |
Official launch prices
These prices come from the official July 15 announcement — TOM-012. A 10% discount applies for the first two weeks.
| Item | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| US$ | Confirmed | $24.99Official July 15 announcement — TOM-012 |
| CA$ | Confirmed | $29.99Official July 15 announcement — TOM-012 |
| EUR | Confirmed | €25.49Official July 15 announcement — TOM-012 |
| GBP | Confirmed | £22.49Official July 15 announcement — TOM-012 |
| Discount | Confirmed | 10% off first two weeksOfficial July 15 announcement — TOM-012 |
What platforms have confirmed release dates?
PC via Steam is confirmed for July 22. Xbox day-one Game Pass is confirmed but the exact Xbox release date is not yet listed — TOM-014. PlayStation has no confirmed date.
| Item | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox release date | Not confirmed | Not confirmedXbox Wire confirms day-one Game Pass — TOM-014. A specific date is not listed. |
| PS5 release | Not confirmed | Not confirmedNo official PS5 version has been announced in the sources used here. |
How do I prepare for launch day?
Use this checklist to confirm availability and avoid relying on outdated information.
Player checklist
- Open the official Steam store page for Tears of Metal and confirm the Early Access listing.
- Check whether the 10% launch discount is still active.
- Check your region—some games unlock at different times depending on region settings. The official July 15 announcement has a regional map — TOM-013.
- If the game is not yet available, wait for the developer's launch-day update post on the Steam Community page.
- Check the Demo page separately—the Demo is not a substitute for the full Early Access build.
- Return to this page and compare what you find with the status matrix above.
This guide tracks status. It does not host live store data.
Player questions — quick answers
- When does Tears of Metal launch?
- Steam Early Access is July 22, 2026 — TOM-001. No exact unlock time has been published; recheck the store page on that day.
- Is the July 22 date confirmed by the developer?
- Yes. The official Steam store page lists the Early Access date as July 22, 2026 — TOM-001.
- How much does it cost at launch?
- 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.
- What platforms launch on July 22?
- PC via Steam is listed for July 22 — TOM-001. Xbox has no confirmed date in the current evidence — TOM-014. PS5 is not confirmed — do not assume.
- Can I pre-order or wishlist now?
- The Steam store page accepts wishlists. Launch prices are published — TOM-012 — but always check for the active discount on launch day.
- Will the demo still be available after launch?
- The demo was still showing a Free Demo install action on July 20, 2026 — TOM-015. Recheck the Demo page after launch day for any official update.
- What time zone does the July 22 date use?
- Steam dates are typically UTC-based. The official July 15 announcement included a regional launch-time map; exact time-zone values are image-only — see the official announcement for your region — TOM-013.
- Will launch include all planned features?
- The developer announced a full progression loop for launch: three Acts, three Heroes, Village upgrades, Emblems, Equipment, and Companions — TOM-003. Additional content is roadmap-only — TOM-004.
Why trust this?
Official sources, plain boundaries
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.