Nivalis Nights Release Date & Global Launch Times (2026)
The definitive official status on when Nivalis Nights launches on PC, verified directly against developer ION LANDS and publisher 505 Games announcements.
Lead platforms: PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) · Price: $24.99 (-10% Launch Week).
✓ Officially Developer Confirmed: On September 24, 2026, ION LANDS officially locked in the synchronized global release time at 3:00 PM UTC / 11:00 PM HKT / 8:00 AM PST.
1. Global Unlock Schedule & Timezone Matrix
Nivalis Nights unlocks worldwide simultaneously on September 29, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The exact local times across major regions are outlined below:
| Timezone / Region | Local Unlock Time | Calendar Date | Storefronts |
|---|---|---|---|
| US West (PDT) | 08:00 AM | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| US East (EDT) | 11:00 AM | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Universal (UTC) | 15:00 UTC | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| UK (BST) | 16:00 (4:00 PM) | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 17:00 (5:00 PM) | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| China / Singapore (CST) | 23:00 (11:00 PM) | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Japan / Korea (JST) | 00:00 (Midnight) | Sept 30, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Australia (AEST) | 01:00 AM | Sept 30, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
- PC (Steam): The lead platform, and the only one with a store page and a confirmed date. Community features, Steam Cloud, achievements and full controller support are listed on it.
- PC (Epic Games Store): Confirmed by developer ION LANDS alongside Steam: "we're working towards launching on PC (Steam and Epic Games)."
- Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Mac and Linux: No version has been announced. ION LANDS have said only that PC is the priority. Any console release date you see circulating is speculation — see the Platforms page for the full clarification.
Correction: an earlier version of this page stated that console editions were "officially announced" and that NVIDIA GeForce NOW support was confirmed at launch. Neither is supported by any official announcement. Both claims have been removed.
2. Full 1.0 Commercial Launch (No Early Access)
A frequent question within the Steam Community is whether Nivalis Nights will launch into Steam Early Access. ION LANDS has explicitly clarified that the game is launching as a complete 1.0 commercial title:
- Complete Narrative Scope: The developer confirms a full release with no Early Access, a defined story with a specific ending, and 100 quests. The plot involves the city's corporations, the curfew, and a serial killer.
- Full Story, No Episodic Gating: The developer confirms a complete release rather than Early Access, a defined main story with a specific ending, and 100 quests. Specific district names beyond the confirmed set are not documented.
- 130+ Voiced Citizens: The extensive cast of fully voiced NPCs with daily schedules and branching relationship quests is fully implemented at launch.
3. Title Renaming: From Nivalis to Nivalis Nights
Initially revealed in 2021 under the working title Nivalis, developer ION LANDS officially renamed the project to Nivalis Nights in June 2026. The rebrand reflects the creative evolution of the game:
- Shifting from a purely commercial management sandbox toward an intimate slice-of-life simulation.
- Spotlighting the city's atmospheric day-to-night transformation, nocturnal clubs, street nightlife, and curfew hazards.
4. Pre-Order & Demo Availability
To protect players from third-party key speculation, note the following verified facts:
- No Pre-Orders Live: Pre-orders are currently unavailable on any official retailer. Beware of unauthorized grey-market sites advertising pre-order keys.
- No Public Demo: A public demo has not been released on Steam. All hands-on gameplay shown to date originates from closed developer builds.
- Wishlist Functionality: The official Steam store page is active for Wishlist registration, ensuring immediate notification when the game unlocks at 15:00 UTC.