Find The Needle launch time on Steam

Early Access date

Early Access is November 6, 2026. The full-game store page shows a live countdown for that unlock. Install from app 5160800 once the listing marks the build as available.

A finished countdown does not always mean the build is downloadable yet — check the store again before you give up on launch night.

How to prepare

1. Wishlist or follow app 5160800 so Steam notifies you.
2. Confirm hardware against system requirements.
3. Play the free Demo (app 5165210) if you want the loop before launch day.
4. Read the Early Access plan for pile sizes, the 24-needle ending and the planned price rise after EA.

Time zones

Use the countdown on the Steam store page. It follows the unlock, so there is no separate clock to convert. For regional pricing, use the buying guide.