Release & Access
Hearth and Hamlet Release Date
Quick Answer
Hearth and Hamlet released on Steam on August 19, 2026. SteamDB records the unlock at 16:00:12 UTC — the same moment as midnight on August 20 in Beijing time, which is the date the Steam store page displays in Chinese regions.
The publisher’s press release announced the game “will launch on Steam on August 19th, 2026”, and the official community post confirmed “August 19th, 17:00 UTC+1” (equal to 16:00 UTC).
Ahead of launch, the free demo passed 100,000 players and the game reached more than 150,000 wishlists, both from official announcements.
Release Date and Unlock Time
| Source | Stated date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Games Press press release | August 19th, 2026 | — |
| Official community post | August 19th, 2026 | 17:00 UTC+1 (= 16:00 UTC) |
| SteamDB | 19 August 2026 | 16:00:12 UTC |
| Steam store (Chinese regions) | 2026年8月20日 | 00:00 Beijing time |
These all describe the same moment in different time zones. Chinese-language announcements use the Beijing-time date, which is why some outlets and videos cite August 20.
Launch Milestones
- Free demo passed 100,000 lifetime unique players (official press release, 2026-08-10)
- More than 150,000 wishlists before release (official announcement, 2026-08-13)
- Launch Trailer published on release day, embedded on the Steam store page
- Steam is the launch platform; no other store release was announced
What Has Not Been Announced
No console or mobile release dates exist because no console or mobile versions have been announced. Any future platforms are unconfirmed.
This page is a day-after-launch snapshot (checked 2026-08-20). Player counts, ratings and sale dates change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Hearth and Hamlet release?
August 19, 2026, at 16:00 UTC (SteamDB unlock: 16:00:12 UTC). In Chinese regions the store shows August 20 because of the time zone.
Is Hearth and Hamlet out on Steam?
Yes. Steam is the launch platform, and the game unlocked on August 19, 2026.
Why do some pages say August 20?
That is the same moment in Beijing time (00:00 on August 20). Chinese store text and announcements use that date.
Will it release on consoles?
No console versions have been announced. See the platform pages for details.
Sources
Information checked: 2026-08-20