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The Woods is a short first-person horror game emphasizing atmosphere and tension, inspired by games like Slender or Seeking Evil: The Wendigo. Players explore a dark, eerie woods to collect 5 mementos with only a flashlight and limited stamina, all while being hunted by a creature of the forest.

Release date
April 8, 2026
Genre
Indie

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The Woods released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Release date history

  1. Date announced: April 8, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does The Woods release?

The Woods released on April 8, 2026.

What time does The Woods 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 The Woods on?

The Woods is releasing on PC.

Has The Woods been delayed?

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Can I pre-order The Woods?

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