Well Dweller Release Date: Out Now on All Platforms
Release timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Early press coverage of the reveal trailer (GamingOnLinux) |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Demo date announced during the Top Hat Studios Spring Showcase |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Free Steam demo released |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Demo patch: crash fix, easier bubble aiming, extra healing timing window |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Demo update adds the postbox letters and time-trial replays |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Demo v1.031: bubble rooms reworked, extra healing spots near optional challenges |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Steam Next Fest |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Release date announced: September 22 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Full release on PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox / Game Pass |
Launch-day prices
Every version costs $19.99, and all stores ran a 15% launch discount ($16.99). On PlayStation the discount is for PS Plus members and runs until October 7, 2026. Full breakdown on the price page.
Is there more coming?
No DLC or roadmap has been announced. After launch the developer's Steam posts have been about the release itself; players on the forum are asking for an unlocked frame rate, ultrawide support and a soundtrack release. We add any patch notes to the updates page the day they are posted.
Release questions
When did Well Dweller come out?
September 22, 2026, on every platform at once. The PlayStation and Xbox stores list 15:00 UTC (8 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. ET).
Is Well Dweller out on Switch?
Yes. It released on the Nintendo Switch eShop on September 22, 2026, and runs enhanced on Switch 2.
When is Well Dweller coming to PS5?
It is already out: the PS5 version launched the same day as every other version, September 22, 2026.
Is Well Dweller early access?
No. It launched as a full 1.0 release; the only early build was the free demo from April 2026.
Dates checked:
Sources: Steam news feed for app 3699590, store pages (release timestamps), and the developer's Aug 24 announcement on r/metroidvania.