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Early Access is live

GRAVHOUNDS release date

As of 3 Nov 2026 the game is available. The official launch date is 2 Nov. Xbox metadata gives 17:00 UTC (01:00 on 3 Nov in UTC+8), while the Steam launch post appeared at 17:04 UTC. These records do not establish one exact unlock minute for every platform.

Gravhound crew around a holographic planet table inside the mining ship
© Octopus Panic. Steam store screenshot.

Unlock time by zone

US daylight saving ended on 1 Nov 2026, so 2 Nov uses PST and EST. Europe left daylight saving on 25 Oct, so CET is UTC+1. Australia was already on AEDT.

Xbox catalog reference time, converted to local clocks (1 source)
ZoneLocal timeDate
PT (UTC−8)09:002 Nov 2026
MT (UTC−7)10:002 Nov 2026
CT (UTC−6)11:002 Nov 2026
ET (UTC−5)12:002 Nov 2026
UTC17:002 Nov 2026
CET (UTC+1)18:002 Nov 2026
UTC+801:003 Nov 2026
KST (UTC+9)02:003 Nov 2026
AEDT (UTC+11)04:003 Nov 2026

Timestamp records stay separate

2 Nov 2026 UTC records; each is one source for its own timestamp
RecordTimeMeaning
Xbox catalog17:00 UTCCatalog entry time
Steam launch announcement17:04:53 UTCPublication time
SteamDB app record17:51 UTCThird-party release-date record

Playtest, demo, then Early Access

The open playtest ran 23–28 Sep 2026 (PDT). The demo announcement on 7 Oct set the demo for 12 Oct, with two systems, seven planets, and four characters. Early Access replaced that window on 2 Nov.

The launch post lists seven systems, 25 planets, five playable Gravhounds, 22 turrets and deployable systems, four weapon platforms plus the Grav Beam, and 60 mods including 12 Showstoppers. Media stories that say 21 defenses are kept on the defenses page, not averaged into 21.5.

A dropship on a desert planet with purple crystal outcrops
© Octopus Panic. Steam store screenshot.

FAQ

Is the release date 2 Nov or 3 Nov?

The official launch date is 2 Nov. The Xbox metadata time converts to 01:00 on 3 Nov in UTC+8. The live Steam page displayed 3 Nov during this check, while Steam’s product data said 2 Nov; both displays are recorded rather than forcing one store display date.

Was there a GRAVHOUNDS beta?

Octopus Panic did not name a beta. There was an open playtest on 23–28 Sep 2026 and a demo on 12 Oct 2026, then Early Access on 2 Nov.

How long will Early Access last?

The developer FAQ says about six months, and it may run longer. Progress from Early Access is planned to carry into 1.0. The price is expected to rise before 1.0.

Can I play right now?

Yes, on Steam and on Xbox Game Preview, including with Game Pass. See the download page for the current prices.

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