Pool of Madness release date: November 13, 2026 (Steam)
Quick answer
The Pool of Madness release date is November 13, 2026, when it enters Steam Early Access for Windows PC. The official Steam store page lists the planned release as "Nov 13, 2026" and Bit Golem's own Steam announcement from October 16, 2026 confirms Pool of Madness "will be entering Early Access on November 13th this year." IGN's official release date trailer (published October 23, 2026) also states the game is launching November 13 for PC via Steam.
| Planned release date | Nov 13, 2026Pool of Madness on Steam |
|---|---|
| Early Access launch confirmed | November 13 this yearOfficial Steam store page: Pool of Madness |
| Platform | PC (Steam), WindowsPool of Madness - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN |
The Pool of Madness release date is November 13, 2026 on Steam Early Access for PC; the official Steam page and IGN trailer both confirm it.
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The Pool of Madness release date is November 13, 2026, when it enters Steam Early Access for Windows PC. The official Steam store page lists the planned release as "Nov 13, 2026" and Bit Golem's own Steam announcement from October 16, 2026 confirms Pool of Madness "will be entering Early Access on November 13th this year." IGN's official release date trailer (published October 23, 2026) also states the game is launching November 13 for PC via Steam.
Where the date is confirmed
The official Steam page for Pool of Madness shows "Planned Release Date: Nov 13, 2026" and notes the game is "Coming Soon To Early Access." A Steam developer post on the same page (dated October 16, 2026) announced the date directly during the Next Fest demo rollout. The IGN trailer embed repeats "launching on November 13 for PC (Steam)." As of the November 11, 2026 editorial check, the store still showed roughly two days until unlock.
Early Access scope and timeline
Pool of Madness launches as an unfinished Early Access title, not a 1.0 release. Bit Golem says the EA period is targeted to last until roughly Q3 2027, with a lower launch price that will rise after full release. The confirmed November 13, 2026 date applies only to the Steam Windows build; the store lists Windows 10/11 (x64) as the sole platform, with no console version announced.
Next steps
- Pool of Madness demo: try the free Steam demo that ran during Next Fest and Scream Fest before launch.
- Pool of Madness steam: wishlist and platform details for the Steam build.
- Pool of Madness price: Early Access launch price and planned increase.
FAQ
What is the Pool of Madness release date?
It is November 13, 2026, entering Steam Early Access on Windows PC.
Is Pool of Madness a full release on November 13?
No. It is an Early Access launch; Bit Golem plans roughly a Q3 2027 stay in EA before full release.
Will Pool of Madness be on Xbox or PlayStation?
As of November 11, 2026, the official Steam page lists only Windows; no console version has been announced.
Check note: Confirmed via the official Steam store page and the IGN release date trailer on 2026-11-11. The exact launch-hour time and post-EA console plans remain unconfirmed by these pages.
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