The answer first
As last successfully checked on 2026-07-20, two official Steam surfaces listed different planned release dates: July 22 on the Steam store and July 23 in the official Steam Community announcement published June 14. Current release status, demo availability and post-launch updates require a fresh successful first-party check. This guide does not choose between the two dates.
Last checked: 2026-07-20 · PTF-S01 (Steam store) and PTF-S02 (Steam Community hub)
What this page covers
Track official release dates, the current date conflict, and official update timeline.
Release-Date Conflict — check both sources
As last successfully checked on 2026-07-20, two official Steam surfaces listed different planned release dates. Both are first-party surfaces. This guide does not choose between them — verify directly on Steam for the authoritative current listing.
Official Update Timeline
Official Update Timeline
Official launch announcement — Steam Community
PlayMud Studio published the official launch announcement confirming July 23, 2026 release, demo content scope (4 characters), and full-release additions: stages, chapters, bosses, difficulties, Pearls, Relics, a revamped Forge, Weapons and Weapon Parts.
Source: PTF-S02
Demo scheduled offline — June 21
The official announcement said the demo was scheduled to go offline on June 21, 2026. Current live demo availability requires a fresh official check and is not confirmed.
Source: PTF-S02
Sources: PTF-S01 (Steam store) and PTF-S02 (Steam Community hub). Both are official first-party surfaces. Verify directly on Steam for the authoritative current listing.
What is verified
- Steam store listing (observed 2026-07-20): launch planned for July 22, 2026.
- Official Steam Community announcement (published June 14): launch planned for July 23, 2026.
- The official announcement said the demo was scheduled to go offline on June 21, 2026.
- The full release adds stages, chapters, bosses, difficulties, Pearls, Relics, a revamped Forge, Weapons and Weapon Parts beyond the demo.
What needs more evidence
- Not confirmed — A single definitive release date while the official conflict exists.
- Not confirmed — Current live demo availability without a fresh official check.
- Not confirmed — Patch notes content not sourced from the official Steam Community hub.
Common player questions about release
Which date should I use for my calendar?
Check both the Steam store page and the Steam Community hub directly. As of the last successful check on 2026-07-20, both dates were still listed. Use whichever date the Steam store shows at the time you check — this guide does not choose between them and will update after a confirmed official change.
Is the demo still available?
The official announcement said the demo was scheduled to go offline on June 21, 2026. Current live demo availability requires a fresh official check and is not confirmed.
What changed from the demo to full release?
The official announcement confirms: stages, chapters, bosses, difficulties, Pearls, Relics, a revamped Forge, Weapons and Weapon Parts are added in the full release beyond what the demo offered.
Will there be post-launch updates?
This guide hub tracks official announcements. After launch, the Updates page will reflect new official patches and announcements as they are published.
Where can I get the official announcement?
The official Steam Community hub for Pass the Fear (app 3561220) is at steamcommunity.com/app/3561220. The June 14 launch announcement is published there.
Pre-launch verification checklist
- Check the current Steam store listing directly at store.steampowered.com
- Check the official Steam Community hub at steamcommunity.com/app/3561220
- Note which date the store currently shows — it may have changed since 2026-07-20
- Recheck both sources on or after July 22, 2026 to confirm the actual launch date
- Subscribe to the Steam Community hub for the authoritative announcement
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the release date conflict?
The Steam store listing (PTF-S01) says July 22, 2026. The official Steam Community announcement (PTF-S02, published June 14) says July 23, 2026. Both are first-party official sources and are shown here with their links and last-check times.
Which date should I use for my calendar?
Check both the Steam store page and the Steam Community hub directly. The conflict has not been resolved as of the last check on 2026-07-20.
Is the demo still available?
The official announcement said the demo was scheduled to go offline on June 21, 2026. Current live demo availability requires a fresh official check and is not confirmed either way.
What changed from the demo to full release?
The official announcement confirms: stages, chapters, bosses, difficulties, Pearls, Relics, revamped Forge, Weapons and Weapon Parts are added in the full release beyond what the demo offered.
Source scope and verification
All facts are traced to PTF-S01 (Steam store) and PTF-S02 (Steam Community hub). Direct source links: Steam store — https://store.steampowered.com/app/3561220/Pass_the_Fear/ | Steam Community — https://steamcommunity.com/app/3561220
Source IDs on this page: PTF-S01, PTF-S02