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Death by Scrolling release date

Out nowGamePC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

Welcome to Purgatory, now under new management! Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

Release date
October 28, 2025
Developer
Terrible Toybox
Publisher
MicroProse
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo SwitchWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: April 16, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: April 16, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: April 16, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: October 28, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Death by Scrolling release?

Death by Scrolling released on October 28, 2025.

What time does Death by Scrolling 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 Death by Scrolling on?

Death by Scrolling is releasing on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch.

Has Death by Scrolling been delayed?

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

Can I pre-order Death by Scrolling?

Pre-orders have not been listed yet. Stores and prices will appear here once available.