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The Skin Stapler is a retro-styled PSX grindhouse horror adventure set in the rotting, crime-soaked sprawl of Carrion City. Players follow jaded detective Dick Slater and his eager rookie partner Robbie Knox as they hunt a mysterious serial killer known only as The Skin Stapler.

Release date
August 6, 2026
Developer
Tainted Pact Games
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Genre
Indie

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
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Release date history

  1. Date announced: August 6, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does The Skin Stapler release?

The Skin Stapler released on August 6, 2026.

What time does The Skin Stapler unlock?

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Which platforms is The Skin Stapler on?

The Skin Stapler is releasing on PC.

Has The Skin Stapler been delayed?

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Can I pre-order The Skin Stapler?

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