Mistfall Hunter Release Date
Mistfall Hunter launched globally on July 30, 2026 (01:00 UTC) for PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox, with Day One availability on Xbox Game Pass. In North America the launch arrived on July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT, which is why you will see both dates reported. This page gives the exact launch facts, prices, platforms, and what has shipped since.
Last updated: August 5, 2026 — re-verified against the Xbox Wire launch post (July 30), the official Games Press launch release (July 17), and the Steam store listing.

Quick Answer: Release Date & Platforms
Mistfall Hunter is out now. It unlocked simultaneously worldwide on July 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC — that is July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT in North America — on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with Day One access on Xbox Game Pass.
| Platform | Storefronts | Release status |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Steam, Xbox on PC (Microsoft Store) | Live since July 30, 01:00 UTC (Jul 29, 6:00 PM PT) |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store (PS5 Pro enhanced) | Live since July 30, 01:00 UTC |
| Xbox Series X/S | Xbox Store | Live since July 30, 01:00 UTC — Day One on Game Pass |
Release Time by Region
The July 29 vs July 30 difference is purely timezone math: the game went live at the same instant worldwide. If your region is ahead of UTC (Asia, Australia), the unlock was on July 30 local time; if you are behind UTC (the Americas), it was July 29 evening. Key unlock times, per Insider Gaming’s launch-time table (July 2026):
| Region / time zone | Date & time |
|---|---|
| Global unlock (UTC) | July 30, 2026, 01:00 UTC |
| Pacific Time (PT) | July 29, 6:00 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | July 29, 8:00 PM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | July 29, 9:00 PM |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | July 29, 10:00 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | July 30, 2:00 AM |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | July 30, 3:00 AM |
| China Standard Time (CST) | July 30, 9:00 AM |
| Japan / Korea (JST/KST) | July 30, 10:00 AM |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | July 30, 11:00 AM |
| New Zealand (NZST) | July 30, 1:00 PM |
Platforms
- PC (Steam) — the Steam listing (app 3282300) shows the release date as July 29, 2026 (the 6:00 PM PT unlock). See the System Requirements if you are still deciding whether your rig can run it.
- PC (Xbox on PC / Microsoft Store) — same global unlock, covered by Game Pass for PC.
- PlayStation 5 — live on the PlayStation Store and listed as a PS5 Pro enhanced title. Everything PS5-specific (Quality/Performance modes, Pro support, store pricing) is on the PS5 guide.
- Xbox Series X/S — live on the Xbox Store, Day One on Xbox Game Pass (Ultimate/Premium and PC Game Pass). See the Xbox guide for store and Game Pass specifics.
- Crossplay — full online cross-play across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, confirmed in the official launch materials; squad up with players on any platform.
Editions and Price at Launch
| Edition | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $24.99 | Full base game: all six classes, zones, and seasonal content drops |
| Deluxe | $39.99 | Base game + exclusive cosmetics and 2,500 Fate Coins |
| Standard → Deluxe upgrade | $14.99 | Available post-launch on every storefront |
The Digital Deluxe Edition adds the Forsaken Skeleton outfit, the Shipwreck Coast profile background, Web of Fate earrings, the Justice standing pose, Pip’s Daily Life emote set, the Dew avatar, the Light Feather avatar frame, and 2,500 Fate Coins for the cosmetic shop. There is no physical/retail disc edition — all editions are digital-only across Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store, and no pre-download was offered (per the official launch release): the full ~45 GB download started at unlock. Full pricing and buying guidance is on the Price guide.
A 14-day 10% launch discount ran from the July 30 unlock through August 12, 2026 (17:00 UTC) on all platforms and editions. Game Pass subscribers could play on Day One without buying the game — and no free weekend has been announced as of August 5, 2026.
How did launch go?
- Player numbers: more than 100,000 players joined within eight hours of launch, per the developers.
- Steam concurrency: roughly 19,000 concurrent players a few hours after unlock (Steam only), climbing to a launch-week peak of 30,220 on July 31 — see Player Count for the live picture.
- Sales: the game reached 3rd place in global Steam sales on launch day.
- Reviews: the Steam listing shows 69% positive of 2,683 reviews (“Mixed”) as of August 5, 2026, with complaints about solo-queue map access and stutter balanced by praise for the PvP combat.
What has come since launch
- Season 1 “Soul Hunt” shipped at launch with the free battle pass, Polearm & Shield, Holy weapons, and Brandrgarde Cataclysm.
- Soul Harvest mode goes live August 14, 2026 as the mid-season event, alongside the Ancestor Tree mechanic in Hallowgrove.
- Later seasons are planned roughly every three months, adding new classes, zones, and relics. See the Roadmap for the full plan.
- Pure PvE mode is confirmed to be on the roadmap, without a committed date.
FAQ
When did Mistfall Hunter release? July 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC — July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT in North America. The unlock was simultaneous worldwide.
When was Mistfall Hunter released? The global release was July 30, 2026 (01:00 UTC). Storefronts list different dates: Steam shows July 29 (the 6:00 PM PT unlock) while store pages that use the UTC moment show July 30.
What time did Mistfall Hunter launch? The game went live at 01:00 UTC on July 30, 2026 — that is 6:00 PM PT and 9:00 PM ET on July 29, 3:00 AM CEST on July 30, and 10:00 AM JST/KST on July 30.
What platforms is Mistfall Hunter on? PC (Steam and Xbox on PC), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with full crossplay. The PS5 version is listed as a PS5 Pro enhanced title.
Is Mistfall Hunter out on PS5? Yes — Mistfall Hunter released on PlayStation 5 on July 29/30, 2026 alongside PC and Xbox, and is enhanced for PS5 Pro.
Is Mistfall Hunter on Xbox? Yes — it launched on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC on July 29/30, 2026, Day One on Xbox Game Pass.
Is there a physical edition of Mistfall Hunter? No — all editions are digital-only on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. No retail disc edition has been announced as of August 5, 2026.
How much does Mistfall Hunter cost? $24.99 for the Standard Edition, $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition (or a $14.99 upgrade), with a 10% launch discount that ran through August 12, 2026.
Related Pages
- Mistfall Hunter Price — editions, the Deluxe upgrade, and where to buy
- PS5 Guide — PS5 and PS5 Pro performance, modes, and settings
- Xbox Guide — Xbox store, Game Pass, and crossplay details
- System Requirements — minimum and recommended PC specs
- Mistfall Hunter Roadmap — the 2026 plan and post-launch seasons
- Mistfall Hunter Updates — the full announcement timeline
- Player Count — live Steam population and peaks
- Game Pass — how Game Pass versions work
- Season 1 Soul Hunt — the content that shipped on day one
Sources
- Xbox Wire: “Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX” (July 30, 2026) — https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/30/mistfall-hunter-available-now/
- Games Press: official launch release from Skystone Games / Bellring Games (July 17, 2026) — https://www.gamespress.com/en-US/Mistfall-Hunter-Launches-July-29-After-a-Breakout-Open-Beta-Standard-E
- Steam Store: Mistfall Hunter (app 3282300) — https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282300/Mistfall_Hunter/
- Gematsu: “Mistfall Hunter launches July 29” (June 6, 2026) — https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/mistfall-hunter-launches-july-29
- Insider Gaming: release countdown and launch times by region (July 2026) — https://insider-gaming.com/mistfall-hunter-release-date-times/
- Destructoid: release countdown with exact unlock times (July 2026) — https://www.destructoid.com/mistfall-hunter-release-countdown-exact-date-and-time/