Release date and system requirements
Tears of Metal releases July 22, 2026 on Windows. Check the official minimum and recommended PC requirements, languages, controller support, and open questions.
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Release summary
| Release date | July 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Developer and publisher | Paper Cult |
| Platform listed | Windows PC |
| Steam status | Coming soon; categorized as Early Access on July 15, 2026 |
| Players | Single-player and online co-op for up to four players |
| Steam app | App 1913120 |
The official Steam API reports a July 22 date but does not provide a release hour. Store timing can vary by region, so this page will not publish a countdown without an official time.
Minimum PC requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
Recommended PC requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad Core, 3 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 20 Series |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
Requirements sourceBoth tables reproduce the official Steam requirements captured July 15, 2026. “Equivalent” applies only where the publisher uses that wording; this site has not benchmarked alternate GPUs.
Languages and Steam features
The Steam listing currently names English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. The captured API does not distinguish interface, audio, and subtitle support for each language, so check the live store table for the exact matrix.
- Full controller support
- Gamepad recommended
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
What is not confirmed yet
Store details
- Exact release hour
- Launch price and regional pricing
- Early Access roadmap and planned duration
- Any launch discount
Platform details
- Steam Deck verification
- macOS or Linux versions
- Console versions
- Cross-play support
Release questions
When does Tears of Metal release?
The official Steam listing gives July 22, 2026. No exact release hour is included in the data reviewed on July 15.
Is Tears of Metal coming to PC?
Yes. Windows is the only supported platform shown in the current Steam requirements. macOS and Linux requirements are empty.
How much storage does Tears of Metal need?
Both minimum and recommended requirements list 10 GB of available storage.
Does Tears of Metal have controller support?
Steam lists full controller support and recommends a gamepad.
Release day updates will check the live version, price, Early Access wording, Steam Deck status, language matrix, and any changed PC requirements before modifying this page.