Early Access: July 23, 2026 Final open playtest: July 3–6, 2026 | Source: Steam / Games Press | Last checked 2026-07-04
Early Access Release Date
Steam lists a planned Early Access release date of July 23, 2026 for Carnival Hunt. This is corroborated by SteamDB cross-check. The exact unlock hour is not published by A-level sources in this evidence pack.
Confirmed — Steam / SteamDBFinal Open Playtest
Official Steam/Games Press announcements describe a final open playtest running July 3–6, 2026 before Early Access launch. This is the last scheduled playtest before the July 23 release.
Confirmed — Official Steam AnnouncementWhat This Means For You
You Can Use
- Cite July 23, 2026 as the planned Early Access date
- Cite July 3–6, 2026 as the final open playtest window
- Link to the Steam store page as the source
Do Not Assume
- Exact unlock time on July 23 — not published
- Final playtest is currently in-progress or past depending on when you read this
- PS5 or Xbox release on the same date — not confirmed
Source References
Release & Playtest Sources
Steam Store Primary source for Early Access date — Official Platform (A-level)
SteamDB Date cross-check — Database (B/C-level, corroborates Steam)
Steam News / Games Press Final open playtest dates — Official Community / Press Mirror (A/B-level)
Next Steps
Check the Platforms page for confirmed PC/Steam availability, or the Roles page for Bunny and Monster basics.