Carnival Hunt Release Date: July 23, 2026

Steam Early Access: July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET / 5:00 PM CEST. $19.99 USD base price with a limited 10% launch discount (regional pricing applies). Final open playtest ran July 3–7, 2026 and has ended. See Platforms page for PC/Steam confirmation and Roles page for the two playable sides. Verify the live status on Steam at launch.

Early Access Release Date

Official Steam announcement (July 16, 2026) confirms Steam Early Access launch on July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET / 5:00 PM CEST. Base price is $19.99 USD with regional pricing and a limited 10% launch discount. Final local price is determined by Steam at purchase time.

Confirmed — Official Announcement

Final Open Playtest

The final open playtest ran July 3–7, 2026 and has now ended. The developer announced a one-day extension on July 6, moving the end date from July 6 to July 7. Facts from the official Steam Community Tips and Tricks post are labeled as playtest-period information — they do not automatically apply to the Early Access launch.

Ended — July 3–7, 2026

What This Means For You

You Can Use

Cite July 23, 2026 as the planned Early Access date
Cite July 3–7, 2026 as the final open playtest window (includes developer-announced one-day extension on July 6)
Link to the Steam store page as the source

Do Not Assume

Playtest-period mechanics automatically apply to Early Access — facts from the official Tips and Tricks post require independent corroboration
PS5 or Xbox release on the same date — not confirmed
Launch discount availability after the initial launch window — not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly does Carnival Hunt launch?

Steam Early Access launches July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET / 5:00 PM CEST — confirmed by the official Steam announcement on July 16, 2026.

How much does Carnival Hunt cost at launch?

$19.99 USD base price with regional pricing and a limited 10% launch discount. Final local price is determined by Steam at purchase time.

Was there a playtest before launch?

Yes — the final open playtest ran July 3–7, 2026 after a one-day extension announced July 6. It has ended. Facts from the playtest period do not automatically carry over to Early Access.

Is the July 23 date confirmed by multiple sources?

Yes. The Steam store page, SteamDB, and the official Steam announcement (July 16, 2026) all confirm July 23, 2026 for Steam Early Access.

Will the game be available on PS5 or Xbox on July 23?

No A-level source confirms a console release date. See the Platforms page for the full status breakdown.

Can I verify the launch time in my timezone?

Use the confirmed times: 8 AM PT, 10 AM CT, 11 AM ET, 5 PM CEST. On launch day, check the Steam store listing directly to confirm the game is live in your region.

Player Decision Help

What should you do right now?

If you want to play on PC/Steam on July 23: add Carnival Hunt to your Steam wishlist. The official announcement confirms 8:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET / 5:00 PM CEST unlock times.
To verify the launch is live: open Steam and check the store page on July 23 at your local equivalent of 8:00 AM PT.
If you want the best price: the limited 10% launch discount is available at launch — check the Steam store page directly for your regional pricing.
If you are waiting for PS5 or Xbox: no A-level source confirms a console version. Monitor official channels for future announcements.

Source References

Release & Playtest Sources

Steam Official Announcement (July 16, 2026) Official unlock times, price, and launch content outline — Official Community (A-level)

Steam Store Primary source for Early Access date — Official Platform (A-level)

Steam Community (Extension) One-day playtest extension announcement, July 6, 2026 — Official Community (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)