When does Loftia release?

Early Access is targeted for Fall 2026 (Northern Hemisphere). An exact date hasn't been announced — the developer has said they'll share it as soon as they can.

Is Loftia playable yet?

Not yet. A closed beta ran April 22 – May 6, 2026 for Kickstarter backers and giveaway winners, drawing 24,648 players. The next milestone is the Fall 2026 Early Access launch — wishlist on Steam to be notified.

Loftia Release Date — Early Access Tracker (Fall 2026)

Early Access target

Fall 2026

Northern Hemisphere · exact date not yet announced

Wishlist on Steam

New · June 2026

At Wholesome Direct 2026, Qloud Games premiered a new gameplay trailer and confirmed Loftia's plans: Early Access stays on track for Fall 2026, launching on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with Nintendo Switch to follow later. The trailer features closed-beta footage, including community-filmed moments.

When Each Platform Arrives

Platform	Availability
PC & Mac (Steam)	At Early Access — Fall 2026
Epic Games Store	At Early Access — Fall 2026
Nintendo Switch	After Early Access — date TBA
Steam Deck	Not officially supported; likely runs fine
Mobile (iOS / Android)	Named as a post-launch aim — no date
PlayStation 5 / Xbox	Not announced

Steam Deck isn't officially supported but is likely to run fine. Mobile (iOS/Android) has been named by the developer as a post-launch aim; additional consoles were mentioned only in general terms. Neither is a commitment or a date. See the full Loftia platforms guide for a per-platform breakdown, including whether it's coming to PS5, Xbox and Switch.

Road to Release

2023 Kickstarter funded — over US$1.27M from 16,700+ backers.
Jan 2026 Steam page opens; developer reaffirms a 2026 Early Access plan.
Apr 22 – May 6, 2026 First closed beta — 24,648 players, the highest count to date. First look at the Gridfall district.
May 2026 Wins Most Anticipated Game at the Cozy Game Awards 2026.
Jun 2026 At Wholesome Direct, a new gameplay trailer premieres; Fall 2026 window and platforms confirmed.
Jul 2026 Dev update: the team hosts an animation masterclass and previews a first look at upcoming in-game emotes.
Fall 2026 Early Access launch target on Steam & Epic Games Store. Exact date TBA.
TBA 1.0 full release.

Still to Be Confirmed

The exact Early Access launch date within Fall 2026.
The exact price — Loftia is buy-to-play, but the dollar amount hasn't been announced.
The 1.0 full-release date.
Nintendo Switch launch timing — and whether Switch 2 gets a version at all.

Quick Answers

When does Loftia release?: Early Access is targeted for Fall 2026 (Northern Hemisphere). An exact date hasn't been announced — the developer has said they'll share it as soon as they can.
Is Loftia playable yet?: Not yet. A closed beta ran April 22 – May 6, 2026 for Kickstarter backers and giveaway winners, drawing 24,648 players. The next milestone is the Fall 2026 Early Access launch — wishlist on Steam to be notified.
Which platforms does Loftia launch on first?: Early Access launches on Steam and the Epic Games Store (PC & Mac). A Nintendo Switch version is planned for later. PlayStation and Xbox haven't been announced. Steam Deck isn't officially supported but is likely to run fine. Full detail in the Loftia platforms guide.
Will Loftia cost money at Early Access?: Yes — Loftia is buy-to-play. You pay once to access all gameplay, with cosmetic-only microtransactions and no pay-to-win. The exact price hasn't been announced yet. Full detail on whether Loftia is free to play.

Last updated August 2, 2026