Moonfrost Release Date — October 12, 2026 Early Access ($14.99)
Moonfrost launches into Steam Early Access on **October 12, 2026 at $14.99**, per Oxalis Games' official announcement. The Steam store page has not displayed pricing yet — the $14.99 figure comes from the developer's own launch announcement, so treat the store page as the final word if they ever differ.
The Confirmed Timeline
- Jul 2026 — Japanese localization ships; iterco partnership announced
- Sep 29, 2026 — Early Access date announced: October 12 at $14.99
- Oct 5, 2026 — free demo playable on Steam (app 4684100)
- Oct 12, 2026 — Early Access launch (PC, Steam)
What's in Early Access at Launch
- Around 50% of the main storyline
- The Temple, up to level 19, with new puzzles
- 11 villagers to meet and befriend — friendship up to level 3
- Village rebuilding: clearing leaves, rubbish and grime; repairing damaged streets
- Farming, crafting and the life-sim loop
Requirements (Light — Any Recent PC Runs It)
Official minimum requirements from the Steam page — there is no separate recommended tier listed. Any desktop or laptop from the last several years clears this easily; the game is a handcrafted pixel-art-to-3D title, not a GPU showcase.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 |
| CPU | 2 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | 3 GB video memory |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
Verified Facts & Sources
- Last verified: October 5, 2026 — applies to the pre-launch store page
- Date, $14.99 price and EA scope: official announcement 'Moonfrost enters Early Access on October 12th!' (Sep 29, 2026), Steam Community Announcements
- Demo, single-player tag, requirements, languages: Steam store page (app 2561630), checked via Steam API October 5
- Unconfirmed: exact unlock hour on Oct 12; regional pricing; console versions (none announced); post-EA roadmap dates
FAQ
When does Moonfrost release?
October 12, 2026, into Steam Early Access. Oxalis Games announced the date on September 29, 2026.
How much will Moonfrost cost?
$14.99 for Early Access, per the official launch announcement. The Steam page had not displayed the price yet as of October 5 — if the store page and this figure ever differ, trust the store page.
Is Moonfrost multiplayer?
No. The Steam listing categories it as Single-player. It is a farming/life sim with full controller support.
What's in Moonfrost at Early Access launch?
Per the official announcement: about 50% of the main story, the Temple up to level 19, 11 villagers to befriend (friendship up to level 3), and the village rebuilding system — clearing debris and repairing streets.
Can I play Moonfrost before October 12?
Yes — a free demo is available on Steam right now. See the demo guide for what's in it.