We Were Here Tomorrow launches October 20, 2026 on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with full crossplay. Launch time, platforms and price facts.
We Were Here Tomorrow Release Date and Launch Time
We Were Here Tomorrow launches on October 20, 2026 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. SteamDB lists the unlock at 13:00 UTC on launch day, which matches the morning in the US and the afternoon in Europe.
The game is the fifth full entry in Total Mayhem Games' asymmetric co-op puzzle series, and the first built around a retro-futuristic setting: a Norcek Industries facility buried under the ice of Antarctica. If you and a partner are planning a launch-night session, this page collects every confirmed launch fact in one place.
Launch Facts at a Glance
| Fact | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2026 |
| Steam unlock | 13:00 UTC (per SteamDB) |
| Platforms | Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X |
| Developer and publisher | Total Mayhem Games |
| Price | €19.99 / $19.99 / £16.99 |
| Launch discount | 10% off at launch |
| Crossplay | Yes, across all platforms |
| Genre | Asymmetric co-op puzzle adventure, online only |
Official source: We Were Here Tomorrow on Steam
What Time Does It Unlock in Your Region?
SteamDB records the release date as October 20, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Converted, that means roughly:
| Region | Local unlock (October 20) |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | 6:00 AM |
| New York (ET) | 9:00 AM |
| London (BST) | 2:00 PM |
| Berlin / Paris (CEST) | 3:00 PM |
| Tokyo (JST) | 10:00 PM |
Console storefronts usually unlock at local midnight, so PlayStation and Xbox players in most regions can start slightly earlier or later than Steam depending on local store policy. Exact console unlock behavior is worth re-checking on the PlayStation store page and the Xbox store page closer to launch, since neither page currently lists an hour.
Official source: We Were Here Tomorrow on SteamDB
Which Platforms Can You Play On?
The game ships day one on three platforms: Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch version announced, which is a break from the older entries — the first three games in the series also shipped on Switch, but Tomorrow is current-generation only.
Cross-platform multiplayer is confirmed across all three launch platforms, so a PC player can team up with a partner on PS5 or Xbox without restrictions. Read the full breakdown in our crossplay guide.
Official source: We Were Here Tomorrow announcement
How the Release Was Announced
Total Mayhem Games revealed the series' fifth entry in February 2026, ran a surprise one-week demo on Steam in April 2026, and locked the October 20 date with a dedicated release date trailer in September 2026. The launch price of €19.99 / $19.99 / £16.99 with a 10% launch discount was announced alongside the date on the studio's official channels.
The timeline matters for expectations: the April demo covered only the opening Norcek area with three puzzles, so almost the entire game remains unseen. Our full walkthrough hub will start filling in after launch once puzzle solutions can be verified in the live game.
Official source: We Were Here Tomorrow release date trailer
What to Do Before Launch Day
- Wishlist the game on Steam to get notified the moment it unlocks.
- Find your partner now. The game is co-op only, and both players need their own copy. Sorting this out early is covered in how to play co-op with a friend.
- Check your PC against the requirements if you play on Steam — the minimum specs ask for Windows 11 and a GTX 1660Ti. See PC system requirements.
- Test your microphone. Voice communication is mandatory, not optional. Our voice chat setup guide walks through it.
Buy during the 10% launch discount window and confirm both players own the game on platforms that can reach each other — with full crossplay, any combination of Steam, PS5, and Xbox works. Details live on the price and editions page.
FAQ
Is We Were Here Tomorrow out yet?
No. It launches October 20, 2026 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Steam page currently shows no user reviews because the game has not released.
What time does We Were Here Tomorrow unlock on Steam?
SteamDB lists 13:00 UTC on October 20, 2026, which is 9:00 AM Eastern and 6:00 AM Pacific. Console unlock times follow each store's local policy.
Is We Were Here Tomorrow coming to Switch or PS4?
No version has been announced for Nintendo Switch, PS4, or Xbox One. The confirmed platforms are Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Will there be a pre-load before launch?
No pre-load has been announced. The game requires 50 GB of free space on PC, so plan the download ahead of your session. More numbers live in system requirements.
Related Guides
- Price, editions and launch discount — what the game costs and what the Fan Edition adds.
- Crossplay and platforms — how PC, PS5, and Xbox players team up.
- How to play co-op with a friend — invites, copies, and session setup.
- FAQ — quick answers to every common pre-launch question.
More We Were Here Tomorrow Wiki Guides
We Were Here Tomorrow FAQ: release date, price, crossplay, solo, co-op setup, PC specs, languages, story and series order — quick verified answers.
How long is We Were Here Tomorrow? Official length unannounced — honest estimate from series history: Forever took 10-12 hours. What to plan for.
How to play We Were Here Tomorrow with a friend: two copies, invites, microphone and controller setup for online co-op on Steam, PS5 and Xbox.
All 16 supported languages in We Were Here Tomorrow: interface, full audio and subtitles per language, including Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.
Who is Norcek Industries and who is the Director in We Were Here Tomorrow? Every confirmed fact about the facility and its owner, spoiler-free.
We Were Here Tomorrow costs $19.99 with a 10% launch discount. Standard, Soundtrack and Fan Edition contents, and what two players must buy.
No, We Were Here Tomorrow has no single-player mode. It is co-op only and both players need a copy. Options for solo players explained.
The story setup of We Were Here Tomorrow: the Antarctic expedition, the Norcek Industries facility, and the Director. Spoiler-free premise guide.