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Paperhead release date

ConfirmedGamePC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

PAPERHEAD is a fast-paced FPS game set in a world where everything is made out of cardboard and paper but is infested with horror! Use a pencil as a weapon and explore what exactly went wrong in the secret research facility and why suddenly papercut people were able to...bleed. Paperhead's Main Features - Cardboard cute style with a horror twist. Cute but horrifying! - Brutal and fast-paced combat. Slide to throw enemies in the air, kick explosive barrels into them (or enemies themselves!), and jump onto them Mario-style. - Use a Pencil as a weapon. Draw a bomb to explode enemies! - Use a Pencil as a reality-warping puzzle-solving tool. Not sure how to get through? Try to draw a door on the wall! WHY WOULD PAPER...BLEED?

Release date
October 9, 2026
Developer
Paperhead te4m
Publisher
HypeTrain Digital
Genre
Shooter, Indie

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource

Where to pre-order

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Steam
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Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: October 9, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: October 9, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: October 9, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Paperhead release?

Paperhead is scheduled to release on October 9, 2026 (confirmed).

What time does Paperhead 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 Paperhead on?

Paperhead is releasing on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S.

Has Paperhead been delayed?

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

Can I pre-order Paperhead?

Yes. The pre-order table above lists stores, editions and prices for your region.