DREADMOOR enters Steam Early Access on Monday, November 9, 2026, and the Steam page counts down to about 1 PM UTC (5 AM Pacific, 8 AM Eastern). The Steam page showed no price at 05:40 UTC, but developer Dream Dock’s launch post lists a planned price of $19.99 for the base game and $4.99 for an optional Supporter Pack. The game is Windows-only and single-player.
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Quick answer: DREADMOOR release time and price
- Release date: November 9, 2026, in Early Access on Steam (Dream Dock is the developer, Digital Vortex Entertainment the publisher).
- Unlock time: about 1 PM UTC / 5 AM PT, per Destructoid’s countdown. At 05:40 UTC the Steam page said the game “plans to unlock in approximately 7 hours”, which fits that time.
- Price: $19.99 planned (US), plus a $4.99 Supporter Pack. The store page itself had no buy button or price yet when we checked, so confirm the figure on Steam at launch.
- Platforms: Windows only on the Steam page (Mac and Linux are not listed). No console version is mentioned there.
- Early Access length: the developers expect 6 to 12 months before the 1.0 release.
The trawler you start with is worn out and gets upgraded over time. Image: Dream Dock
What time does DREADMOOR unlock on Steam?
Dream Dock’s own announcement says Early Access begins on November 9 and promises “a map showing exactly when DREADMOOR enters Early Access across the world”, but that map is an image, and the post’s text gives no hour. The hour comes from Destructoid’s DREADMOOR release countdown (published Nov 8, updated the same day), which gives 5 AM PT, 7 AM CT, 8 AM ET, 1 PM UTC and 2 PM CET. Steam’s countdown on the store page (checked 05:40 UTC) is consistent with it. The rest of the table below is our own conversion of 13:00 UTC; Steam can shift an unlock time, so treat the local row closest to you as the expectation, not a promise.
| Region | Local time on Nov 9 |
|---|---|
| US Pacific (PST) | 5:00 AM |
| US Mountain (MST) | 6:00 AM |
| US Central (CST) | 7:00 AM |
| US Eastern (EST) | 8:00 AM |
| Brazil (BRT) | 10:00 AM |
| UK (GMT) | 1:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | 2:00 PM |
| UAE (GST) | 5:00 PM |
| India (IST) | 6:30 PM |
| China, Singapore | 9:00 PM |
| Japan, Korea | 10:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 12:00 AM, Nov 10 |
Because the date is a Steam “Planned Release Date”, a sudden delay would show on the store page first. Wishlisting the game, as the developers suggest, is the simplest way to get the launch notification.
How much does DREADMOOR cost?
The base price comes from Dream Dock’s Steam announcement “Get Ready for Early Access!” (Oct 19): “The game will launch with a base price of $19.99 USD, alongside an optional Early Access Supporter Pack for $4.99 USD.” The post calls these “the planned launch prices” and says each local Steam store will show the final price for that region. The Supporter Pack’s contents are not described in the post, so we cannot say what it includes.
| Region | Early Access price | Supporter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| United States ($) | 19.99 | 4.99 |
| Canada (C$) | 23.99 | 6.29 |
| United Kingdom (£) | 17.75 | 4.19 |
| Germany (€) | 20.49 | 4.89 |
| Brazil (R$) | 67.99 | 17.99 |
| Australia (A$) | 28.50 | 7.05 |
| Japan (¥) | 2,600 | 705 |
| China (¥) | 77 | 19 |
| Russia (₽) | 855 | 245 |
| Kazakhstan (₸) | 5,720 | 1,490 |
The Steam page’s Early Access notes add that the game “will be offered at a lower price during Early Access” and that the developers plan to raise it when the full release arrives. That is a reason to buy early if you were going to anyway, and a reason to wait if you would rather see how the first reviews go.
What is in DREADMOOR Early Access?
According to the developers’ Steam notes, the Early Access build has “a complete core gameplay loop, one major region, the original story, and a wide variety of fish species and mutations”. After the story content ends, players can keep exploring, fishing, collecting rare specimens and upgrading the boat. The game is a first-person fishing adventure set in a flooded world: you captain a fishing trawler, catch fish to trade and craft with, scavenge wrecks and buildings, and fight mutated creatures on the water and on land.
The developers’ dev diaries explain a few design points that the store text only hints at:
- Fishing is a fight, not a break. Dev Diary #2 says even ordinary fish resist the reel, rarer fish test your gear and timing, and some species only appear at certain places or times of day.
- Night is the dangerous part. The game has a full day/night cycle, and creatures are more active and visibility is lower after dark.
- The trawler is the progression track. The store text lists engine and propeller upgrades, a hull reinforcement, a canister rack for spare fuel, a spotlight and an afterburner.
- Fish become materials. Catches are processed into components, bait and tools. The store’s content notes add that you can dissect fish to harvest organs and body parts for lures and gear.
Crafting uses scavenged materials and fish parts. Image: Dream Dock
What is planned for the 1.0 release?
Dream Dock says the full version is planned to add new game areas with new adventures, more fish species, new fishing mechanics and further boat upgrades. In the meantime it plans “smaller content updates” alongside balance, stability and polish work. The developers say they want feedback on fishing, exploration, progression, difficulty, the economy, night expeditions, controls, accessibility and performance, through Steam Discussions, their Discord and in-game feedback tools. Because the roadmap is a plan, not a commitment, expect it to move.
DREADMOOR system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD RX 580 (8 GB) | Nvidia RTX 4060 / AMD RX 7600 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
The 60 GB install is large for an indie Early Access game, so clear space before launch day. Specs are from the Steam store page (checked 05:40 UTC).
Is there a DREADMOOR demo, and does it work on Steam Deck?
Dream Dock released a demo on October 6 and promoted it during Steam Next Fest (see our Steam Next Fest October 2026 guide). At 05:40 UTC the store page for the full game did not show a demo download, so check the page before you plan around it. On Steam Deck, the developers said in the demo announcement that the demo could be played on the handheld but that DREADMOOR “has not yet received an official Steam Deck Verified Rating”. Nothing on the store page changes that yet. If you are shopping for the handheld, see our Steam Deck Black Friday 2026 prices.
Night expeditions are riskier, according to the developers. Image: Dream Dock
Content warning
The Steam page’s mature-content description lists horror and disturbing themes (an oppressive atmosphere, grotesque mutated creatures, tense moments) and gore and dissection of fish. It states there is no sexual content or nudity. The game supports 12 languages, with professional voice acting in English and Russian.
If you want a free fishing or horror game while you wait
We keep a running list of free games for November 2026 and this week’s free Steam games. For something scarier on a budget, try our free horror games list, or for a very different take on fishing, our Fisch codes page covers the Roblox game.
FAQ
Is DREADMOOR on PS5, Xbox or Switch?
The Steam page lists Windows only, and Dream Dock’s launch posts we read mention no console version. If that changes, the developer’s channels would be the place it appears first.
Is DREADMOOR multiplayer?
No. Steam lists it as single-player only.
Will the price go up after Early Access?
The developers say so: the game is “offered at a lower price during Early Access” and the price is planned to increase at the full release.
Sources: DREADMOOR on Steam (checked 05:40 UTC, Nov 9), Dream Dock’s Steam announcements “DREADMOOR Is Coming to Early Access on November 9th!” (Oct 15) and “Get Ready for Early Access!” (Oct 19), Destructoid (Nov 8). Images: Dream Dock.
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