The official Moltyn release date for Steam Early Access is November 12, 2026, launching at a price of $9.99. Developed and published by Australian solo developer Andrew Hingston under Hingston Digital, the superhero destruction physics sandbox debuted its free playable PC demo on October 6, 2026, ahead of an appearance in Steam Next Fest from October 19 to October 26, 2026.
| Milestone | Date | Key Content Included |
|---|---|---|
| Free Steam Demo | October 6, 2026 | 5 story missions, 2 sandbox worlds, sandbox editor |
| Steam Next Fest | October 19–26, 2026 | Public demo showcase period |
| Steam Early Access Launch | November 12, 2026 | US$9.99, first 10 story missions, 6 sandbox worlds, CREATE mode, local PvP |
| Episodic Campaign Updates | Through February | Remaining 8 story missions released in patches |
| Version 1.0 Full Launch | TBA | Complete 18-mission campaign, expanded sandbox, console editions |
Moltyn Release Schedule and Launch Timeline
Moltyn follows a phased release structure on PC via Steam. The title first became publicly playable through a Steam playtest in September 2026 involving roughly 3,500 players. Following playtest feedback, Hingston Digital launched a standalone free demo on Steam on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 AM Pacific (2:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM JST).
The demo remains live through Steam Next Fest, running from October 19 to October 26, 2026. Steam Early Access officially opens on November 12, 2026.
Following the November launch, the developer plans to deliver episodic updates adding the remaining eight story missions through February. Version 1.0 will mark the end of Early Access, bringing the finished five-chapter story campaign, full feature set, and console releases.
Early Access Content vs. Full Release Roadmap
The November 12 Early Access release introduces significantly more content than the initial demo:
- Story Missions: Early Access provides the first 10 of the game's planned 18 campaign missions, including the first city-sized kaiju encounter. The final eight missions will arrive via updates through February.
- Sandbox Expansion: Players gain access to six sandbox environments, with every stage unlocked inside the editor.
- CREATE Mode: A dedicated level editor with Steam Workshop support. It includes terrain, water, and lava painting down to single-pixel brushes, load-bearing stress views for custom structures, trigger/objective scripting, and custom skin creation for Moltyn and enemies.
- Local PvP: Both VS Mode and a shared PvP Sandbox mode arrive on day one of Early Access.
- Full Version 1.0 Goals: The 1.0 release will bundle all 18 missions across five chapters, continue expanding the physics sandbox, and debut on console platforms.
What Is Included in the Free Demo?
Players who want to test the custom physics engine before the November Early Access date can download the free demo directly from Steam. The demo features:
- Five Story Missions: The demo campaign includes "After Hours," "Kaiju Attack!," "Shadow Moltyn," "Starfall," and "The Moon." Missions range from harbour rescues and falling meteor showers to a skyline-scale kaiju fight and an encounter against Shadow Moltyn, an AI clone that mimics your preferred powers and habits.
- Collateral Damage Grading: Rather than failing you outright, missions score your performance based on how much of the city remains standing and the repair bill left behind.
- Two Sandbox Worlds: Includes "The Island" (a volcanic town featuring high-rises, houses, a lighthouse, and a subway system) and "Blank Canvas" (an empty testing area), alongside an interactive tutorial set in a destructible office.
- Powers and Sandbox Spawning: Players can spawn NPCs, materials, vehicles, and enemies, utilizing powers such as flight, laser, lava, water, wind, storm, gravity, freezing, and a nuclear strike.
One of the full game's eight elemental powers, the remaining sandbox environments, and the level editor are excluded from the demo build.
Supported Platforms and System Requirements
Moltyn is currently developed for PC via Steam. While the store lists Windows support natively, the game runs out of the box on Linux distributions and Steam Deck using Proton. The developer has confirmed that a native Linux build is planned, and dedicated console versions will arrive alongside the 1.0 launch.
Because Moltyn relies on a live physics simulation where every pixel of rock, water, ice, metal, and lava interacts in real time, CPU processing power is prioritized over GPU rendering.
Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
- Processor: Quad-core, 2.5 GHz (Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 460 or equivalent (integrated graphics such as Intel UHD 620 supported at lower frame rates)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: 6+ cores, 3.0 GHz (Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 or modern integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
The game includes built-in controller support for Xbox, DualShock, and DualSense gamepads, alongside keyboard-only navigation, adjustable difficulty, photosensitivity safeguards, UI scaling, and color-blind-friendly hazard palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Early Access release date for Moltyn?
Moltyn launches into Steam Early Access on November 12, 2026.
How much does Moltyn cost?
The Early Access release is priced at US$9.99 on Steam. The pre-launch demo is free to download.
Will Moltyn be available on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch?
Console versions are planned to arrive with the full 1.0 release. During Early Access, the game is exclusive to PC on Steam.
Does Moltyn work on Steam Deck?
Yes. The demo and upcoming Early Access builds run on Steam Deck and Linux via Proton, with built-in controller support and adjustable interface scaling. A native Linux version is also planned for the future.
How many story missions are in the full game?
The completed campaign contains 18 story missions across five chapters. Early Access launches with the first 10 missions, with the remaining eight arriving in updates through February.
