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Idle of the Dead release date

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A pixel-art idle zombie RPG that lives in a slim strip above your taskbar. Your survivors fight the horde while you work: loot scrap, forge gear, unlock skills, prestige and push through 4 difficulties. Minimize the apocalypse - or go fullscreen when the boss arrives.

Release date
Q4 2026
Developer
Sucata Studio
Publisher
Sucata Studio
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Indie

Release window

Q4 2026

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedAnnouncedSource

Where to pre-order

Pre-orders have not been listed yet.

Release date history

  1. Date announced: Q4 2026. Status: announced — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Idle of the Dead release?

Idle of the Dead is scheduled to release on Q4 2026.

What time does Idle of the Dead 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 Idle of the Dead on?

Idle of the Dead is releasing on PC.

Has Idle of the Dead been delayed?

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

Can I pre-order Idle of the Dead?

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