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Step into an atmospheric 1990s police archive. Inspect, classify, and organize 3,360 unique criminal dossiers, crack safes, and uncover crime syndicates in this immersive first-person archival detective simulator.

Release date
November 2026
Developer
Desk Lamp
Publisher
Desk Lamp
Genre
Puzzle, Simulator, Indie

Release window

November 2026

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedAnnouncedSource

Where to pre-order

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: November 2026. Status: announced — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Chief? About That File... release?

Chief? About That File... is scheduled to release on November 2026.

What time does Chief? About That File... unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Chief? About That File... on?

Chief? About That File... is releasing on PC.

Has Chief? About That File... been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Chief? About That File...?

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