Direct answer
Fatal Claw leaves Early Access as version 1.0 on August 26, 2026 at 07:00 UTC, according to the official Steam news feed. That is August 26 at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time, 8:00 a.m. in the UK, and 5:00 p.m. AEST in eastern Australia.
| Question | Current answer |
|---|---|
| Game | Fatal Claw |
| 1.0 launch date | August 26, 2026 |
| Official launch time | 07:00 UTC |
| US Eastern time | 3:00 a.m. EDT on August 26 |
| US Pacific time | 12:00 a.m. PDT on August 26 |
| UK time | 8:00 a.m. BST on August 26 |
| Australia east coast time | 5:00 p.m. AEST on August 26 |
| Developer | NDEV GAMES |
| Publisher | Com2us Holdings |
| Platform listed by Steam | Windows PC |
| Steam status before 1.0 | Early Access, originally released November 18, 2025 |
Use the official Steam page for the live buy button, local price, discount, and review count. Steam may still show the earlier November 18, 2025 release date in some places because that was the Early Access release, while the August 26 date is the 1.0 launch.
What is confirmed
Steam, the official Steam news feed, and the official Fatal Claw site confirm these points:
- The Steam store page says Fatal Claw is leaving Early Access on August 26, 2026.
- The official Steam news feed lists the 1.0 launch time as August 26 at 07:00 UTC.
- The same launch-time post says the 1.0 release has a 20% launch discount for two weeks.
- Steam lists NDEV GAMES as developer and Com2us Holdings as publisher.
- Steam lists the game as single-player with Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing.
- Steam lists 10 interface languages, including English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Portuguese-Brazil.
- Steam lists 51 achievements.
- Steam lists a Windows 10 64-bit minimum requirement, 4 GB RAM, DirectX 10, and 3 GB storage.
- The official site describes the game as a non-linear underworld adventure with hand-drawn 2D art, varied regions, themed monsters, and multiple ending paths.
- The 1.0 pre-release post says save data from the Early Access version carries into the pre-release, and pre-release save data remains compatible with the official August 26 release.
Steam’s Popular Upcoming Releases page also surfaced Fatal Claw around the August 26 launch window, and the Steam community hub showed current launch-week posts and player questions during this check.
What is still unknown
Some details can only be checked reliably on Steam after the 1.0 switch happens for your account and region:
- The exact discounted price in every country.
- Whether the store label changes immediately from Early Access to full release everywhere.
- Whether a day-one patch appears after the launch-time post.
- How recent Steam reviews change once more players reach version 1.0.
- Whether the official site updates its platform or store links after launch.
- Whether any console versions are announced later. Steam is the confirmed public PC listing checked here.
Early Access vs 1.0
The main confusion is the date. Steam lists November 18, 2025 as the original release date because that was when the game entered Early Access. The same Steam page now says it is leaving Early Access on August 26, 2026.
| Date | What it means |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | Original Steam Early Access release |
| August 19, 2026 | 1.0 pre-release branch opened for players who already owned the game |
| August 26, 2026 at 07:00 UTC | Official 1.0 launch time |
| September 2, 2026 | End date listed for the community supporters event |
The 1.0 update is not a separate sequel or DLC in the checked sources. It is the full-release version of the same Steam game.
For broader update context, see Game Patch Notes Explained. If a Steam page or community post fails to load, use How to Check If a Website or App Is Down.
What kind of game is Fatal Claw?
Fatal Claw is a 2D Metroidvania about Kisha exploring an underground world, gaining abilities, rescuing survivors, and fighting infected creatures. Steam tags it as Metroidvania, 2D platformer, exploration, action, hand-drawn, single-player, nonlinear, story rich, and action-adventure.
| Feature | What it means for players |
|---|---|
| Metroidvania structure | Expect ability-gated exploration and backtracking |
| Single-player | No co-op or PvP mode is listed by Steam |
| Steam Cloud | Saves should sync through Steam when enabled |
| 51 achievements | Completion players have a long checklist |
| Multiple ending paths | The official site says choices can affect the changed world after an ending |
| Early Access history | There are existing reviews and community posts from before 1.0 |
The game includes combat and dark fantasy elements, but the checked pages do not present it as a gore-focused release. If you are sensitive to combat or intense fantasy themes, check the Steam trailer and user tags before buying.
PC requirements
Steam lists only Windows requirements in the checked public page.
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1 GB | GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Steam does not list macOS, Linux, or Steam Deck verification in the checked page. If you are buying for a handheld PC, wait for Steam Deck reports or test inside Steam’s refund window.
Save data and pre-release branch
The official 1.0 pre-release post says existing Early Access save data can be carried into the 1.0 pre-release. It also says pre-release save data remains compatible with the official August 26 launch.
Before switching branches or installing the update, close the game normally, let Steam Cloud finish syncing, and avoid moving save folders unless the developer tells you to.
For general install caution, see How to Check If an App Is Safe Before Installing It. If you are comparing other recent Steam launch pages, see Sludgineers and Combolands.
Buying checklist
Before buying or returning to the game for 1.0:
- Open the official Steam page and confirm your local price.
- Check whether the 20% launch discount is active in your region.
- Confirm the page is for Fatal Claw by NDEV GAMES and Com2us Holdings.
- Read recent Steam reviews after the 1.0 launch, not only older Early Access reviews.
- Check the Windows requirements against your PC.
- Avoid unofficial installers, “free download” pages, or reposted builds.
If you already own the game, check the official Steam news feed before changing beta branches or reporting a save issue.
Official sources
Steam’s official Fatal Claw page confirms the developer, publisher, Early Access status, August 26 leaving-Early-Access date, Steam features, language list, achievements, price display, gameplay description, and Windows requirements.
The Steam Community Fatal Claw news feed confirms the August 26 at 07:00 UTC launch time, the 20% launch discount, the 1.0 launch trailer post, the pre-release branch instructions, save-data compatibility notes, and launch-week event dates.
The official Fatal Claw site confirms the official game site, Steam wishlist link, Discord, Kickstarter, X, YouTube link, hand-drawn underworld art direction, non-linear exploration, varied ending paths, and current NDEV GAMES ownership footer.
FAQ
When does Fatal Claw 1.0 release?
Fatal Claw 1.0 releases on August 26, 2026 at 07:00 UTC, according to the official Steam news feed.
What time is Fatal Claw 1.0 out in the US?
The official 07:00 UTC launch time converts to August 26 at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Why does Steam show an older Fatal Claw release date?
Steam shows November 18, 2025 as the original release date because that was the Early Access launch. The August 26, 2026 date is the 1.0 full-release date.
Does Fatal Claw have a launch discount?
Yes. The official Steam launch-time post says Fatal Claw will have a 20% launch discount for two weeks. Check Steam for the exact local price.
Does Fatal Claw save data carry over to 1.0?
The official pre-release post says Early Access save data can be carried into the 1.0 pre-release, and pre-release save data remains compatible with the official August 26 release.
Is Fatal Claw on Steam Deck, Mac, or Linux?
Steam lists Windows requirements in the checked public page. It does not list macOS, Linux, or Steam Deck verification in the checked source, so verify handheld reports before buying for those setups.