Annihilated Release Date and Launch Details
Annihilated unlocks November 10, 2026 on Steam at $16.99 with a 10% launch discount. Release times, demo carryover, languages and launch-day facts.
Quick answer: Annihilated releases on November 10, 2026 for PC via Steam. The game unlocks at 08:00 UTC (12:00 AM PST, 09:00 CET, 17:00 JST) and costs $16.99, with a 10% discount during the first two weeks. It ships in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
Three things matter on launch day:
- The demo's cleared save is designed to carry into the full game, so finish The Outcast first if you have not.
- Only one partner can leave the dungeon with you, so your first route locks you out of three others until a new run.
- The soundtrack releases the same day as a 27-track album by NINOMIYA Yuji.
When does Annihilated unlock in your timezone?
The store lists a single worldwide unlock moment rather than a rolling midnight release. That moment is 08:00 UTC on November 10, 2026.
| Region | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| US West (PST) | 12:00 AM, November 10 |
| US East (EST) | 3:00 AM, November 10 |
| UK (GMT) | 8:00 AM, November 10 |
| Central Europe (CET) | 9:00 AM, November 10 |
| Japan (JST) | 5:00 PM, November 10 |
| Australia (AEDT) | 7:00 PM, November 10 |
Steam occasionally needs a client restart before a newly unlocked game appears. If the store page still shows a countdown after the hour passes, close Steam completely and reopen it before you start troubleshooting anything else.
How much does Annihilated cost?
The base price is $16.99. A 10% launch discount runs for two weeks, which puts the game at roughly $15.29 before tax. The discount window is the cheapest the game is likely to be for a while, because a four-person debut studio working with a small publisher rarely joins deep seasonal discounts in the first quarter.
The soundtrack is sold separately. The CD edition is available for pre-order from NINOMIYA Yuji's shop, and the album includes 27 tracks. Buying the game does not include the OST.
What is included in the 1.0 release?
The full game contains four complete partner routes, each roughly six hours long, for a script of more than 200,000 words. The store also confirms:
- 100+ weapons and items that can be stolen, broken and converted into Curses.
- 400+ hand-drawn illustrations.
- Two battle styles, timing-based and probability-based, both able to finish the game.
- Multiple endings that depend on how the relationship with your chosen partner develops.
There are no announced expansions, season passes or microtransactions. Annihilated is a single-player game with no online component.
Is the demo still available on launch day?
Yes. The demo is a separate Steam app (app ID 4099940) and covers the dungeon up to the first boss, The Outcast, with all four partners playable. It returned on October 23, 2026 after its February Steam Next Fest run, with rebalanced combat, UI and music.
Clearing the demo unlocks a short teaser for the full game. That teaser is exclusive to the demo. Players who save after beating The Outcast are expected to be able to continue that save in the full release, though the store phrases this as an expectation rather than a guarantee, so keep the demo installed until your save imports cleanly.
The demo is the cheapest way to test whether the timing cursor or the Dead or Alive wheel feels better in your hands. Both styles finish the game, so pick the one you enjoy rather than the one that looks stronger on paper.
Official source: Annihilated on Steam ↗
Which platforms and languages are supported?
Annihilated is a Windows PC release on Steam. The store lists no macOS, Linux or console versions, and Death Kumiai has not announced a console port. Steam Deck compatibility has not been rated at the time of writing, so treat handheld play as unverified.
Interface and subtitle languages are English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. The store's language table does not separate interface from audio, so check it before buying if you need a specific voice track.
Who made Annihilated?
Death Kumiai is a four-person Japanese studio that describes itself as making games related to death. Annihilated is its first title, developed over nearly four years. Flashlight Games co-publishes. The composer is NINOMIYA Yuji, and the illustrator credited on the store is Sabotenshi.
The game built a 200,000+ wishlist following before launch, up from 100,000 in the preceding months, which is unusually large for a debut self-published RPG. That attention is why launch-day server-free single-player games still see store page traffic spikes.
What should you do first after installing?
Start with the demo save if you have one, then play the tutorial floor with the partner you intend to carry. Do not spend Curses on small rerolls in the first hour. Curses are the only resource that survives death in a meaningful way, and the first boss checks whether you understand when to break a weapon on purpose.
If you are starting fresh, the beginner route is the first-run checklist→, which covers the three decisions that shape the rest of the run.
If you are deciding whether to start with the demo, the demo guide→ covers what carries over; the review→ explains what the launch build is aiming for.
FAQ
Is Annihilated available on PlayStation or Switch?
No. The only announced platform is Windows PC via Steam. There is no console version and no cloud version.
Does Annihilated have multiplayer or co-op?
No. It is a single-player RPG. The partner is an AI-controlled story character, not a second player.
Is the launch discount worth waiting on?
No. The 10% discount is live for the first two weeks. Waiting only risks missing it and gains nothing, since the game has no pre-order bonus.
Can I play the full game without the demo?
Yes. The demo is optional. It exists to test the battle styles and to unlock a teaser, not to gate the story.