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1666: Amsterdam launches in Early Access on August 25, 2026, on Steam (PC). A free prologue is already playable. The full 1.0 release date has not been announced.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Reveal (Summer Game Fest) | June 6, 2026 | Done |
| Free prologue demo | Available now | Live on Steam |
| Early Access launch (PC) | August 25, 2026 | Confirmed on the Steam page |
| Full 1.0 release | Not announced | We update this row when it is |
| Console versions | Not announced | See platforms page |
1666: Amsterdam was originally in development at THQ Montréal back in 2012. THQ collapsed, Ubisoft bought the studio, Désilets was dismissed, and the project sat frozen until he won the rights back in 2016. Panache Digital Games — a small independent studio — is releasing in Early Access to fund and shape the rest of development with players. The full saga is covered here.
Early Access begins on Steam (PC) on August 25, 2026. That is a real, playable release you can buy — not a beta signup.
You buy and play the game while Panache Digital Games keeps building it. Content will grow through updates until the full 1.0 release. Expect rough edges and changing systems — that is the deal with Early Access.
Panache has not announced a 1.0 date as of August 24, 2026. We will update this page the moment an official date exists.
Yes — a free prologue is available on Steam. It covers the opening of Noa's story and is the best way to test both the tone and your PC before buying.
Panache has not published an exact unlock hour. Steam releases typically unlock between 10 AM and 1 PM Pacific Time (1-4 PM Eastern). We will post the confirmed time here on launch day.
Sources: Steam store page (release date, Early Access status), Panache Digital Games announcements. Related: Platforms · PC requirements · Walkthrough