Release date & Early Access
1666: Amsterdam Release Date & Early Access Status
This page covers the exact launch time, what the Early Access version includes, the full-release plan, and the game's long road from 2010 to launch day.
Fact-checked Aug 24, 2026 · launches Aug 25, 2026
Early Access is PC-only. PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions are planned after the full 1.0 release — no console platforms or dates have been confirmed.
Exact launch time
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| UTC | Aug 25, 2026 · 19:40 |
| Pacific (Los Angeles) | Aug 25 · 12:40 PM |
| Eastern (New York) | Aug 25 · 3:40 PM |
| British (London) | Aug 25 · 8:40 PM |
| Central Europe (Berlin) | Aug 25 · 9:40 PM |
| Beijing / Singapore | Aug 26 · 3:40 AM |
| Tokyo | Aug 26 · 4:40 AM |
What the Early Access build includes
Panache describes the Early Access version as "the first piece of the campaign, expected to take approximately 15 hours to play through." The studio says completion of the full game is expected to take roughly one year, with multiple major updates adding content at regular intervals. Some launch-week reports quote around 10 hours, so treat 10–15 hours as the working range for the opening chapter.
The road to 1.0
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| ~2010 | 1666 pitched at Ubisoft under Désilets |
| ~2013 | Project shelved during Assassin's Creed production |
| 2016 | Rights revert to Désilets; Panache Digital Games formed |
| 2020 | Full development begins (~70-person studio) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Re-revealed at Summer Game Fest; free Prologue released |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Early Access launches on Steam and Epic (PC) |
| ~2027 | Full 1.0 release expected, then console versions |
Release date questions
When does 1666: Amsterdam release?
Early Access launches on August 25, 2026 at 19:40 UTC on Steam and the Epic Games Store for PC.
What time is the Early Access unlock in my timezone?
19:40 UTC is 12:40 PM PT / 3:40 PM ET on August 25 in North America, and 3:40 AM on August 26 in Beijing time (UTC+8).
Is the full game out yet?
No. August 25 starts Early Access. The full 1.0 release is planned roughly a year later, after multiple major updates.
How long is the Early Access campaign at launch?
Panache says the first piece of the campaign is expected to take approximately 15 hours to play through. Some launch-week reports quote around 10 hours, so treat 10-15 as the working range.
Was the release date delayed?
The June 2026 re-reveal promised Early Access in 2026; the August 25, 2026 date was announced in early August and has not moved.
Will Early Access progress carry over to 1.0?
Not confirmed. Panache has not published a save-progression policy, so treat Early Access progress as potentially temporary.
Is there a free demo?
Yes — the free 1666: Amsterdam (Prologue), a ~30-minute opening chapter, has been available on Steam and Epic since June 5, 2026.
Sources: Steam store page, GameRant — release times, Destructoid — release countdown, Gadgets360 — EA launch report, Gematsu — announcement. 1666: Amsterdam content and assets remain the property of Panache Digital Games.