Welcome to Elderfield Release Date: September 10, 2026 on PC
Welcome to Elderfield releases September 10, 2026 on PC via Steam. Review embargo, price status, launch details, and what the full game adds.
Welcome to Elderfield releases on September 10, 2026, on PC via Steam. That date is confirmed by publisher Kwalee's official announcement and the game's Steam page. Here is everything known about the launch, collected in one place.
The confirmed date
- Launch: September 10, 2026, PC (Steam).
- Announcement: Kwalee and solo developer Chris Cote confirmed the date on August 5, 2026.
- Store status: the Steam page lists the game as "coming soon" with the September 10 date; pre-purchase is not currently offered, so wishlisting is the way to get notified.
Review embargo
Kwalee's creator materials state that the embargo for final impressions, review scores, video reviews, and livestreams lifts on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM BST (5:00 PM CEST / 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT). Expect the first wave of verdicts two days before launch.
Price
The official materials and Steam page do not list a launch price as of this writing. We will update this page when the price is confirmed at release.
What the full game adds over the demo
The free demo is roughly one sixth of the final product. Based on the launch announcement and demo coverage, the full game offers:
| Area | Demo | Full game |
|---|---|---|
| Map | Part of town, farm and ranch, first dungeon (the mall) | A map about three times larger |
| Content slice | ~1/6 of the game | Complete farming, combat, social, and mystery loops |
| Planned features | — | Religious alignment with the Old Gods, seasonal events, ancient forests, a police station, furniture shops, and expanded romance dynamics |
Platforms at launch
PC via Steam is the only confirmed platform. No console versions have been announced in official materials. See our platforms page for the details and what that means for Steam Deck players.
Timeline
- August 5, 2026 — release date announced by Kwalee and Chris Cote.
- September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM BST — review and livestream embargo lifts.
- September 10, 2026 — full release on Steam.
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