Kingmakers is currently one of the most wishlisted titles on Steam, and it’s easy to see why. The concept of modern combat set in a medieval world is both hilarious and exciting, and every bit of gameplay shown so far suggests it could be one of the most entertaining releases of 2025.
If you’re eagerly awaiting its early access debut, here’s everything you need to know about the exact release time—along with a countdown clock so you can track the final moments.
Kingmakers Release Date and Countdown
Kingmakers will launch in early access on October 8, 2025, at 10 AM PDT, with a simultaneous worldwide release. Depending on where you live, the date may shift to October 9.
Here’s the countdown timer for the global launch:
Kingmakers Release Countdown
07 days : 07 hours : 49 minutes : 17 seconds
And here’s when the game goes live across major regions:
Region / City | Local Time | Date |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 10:00 AM PDT | Oct 8, 2025 |
Mexico City | 11:00 AM CST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Chicago | 12:00 PM CDT | Oct 8, 2025 |
Bogotá | 12:00 PM COT | Oct 8, 2025 |
New York City | 1:00 PM EDT | Oct 8, 2025 |
Brasília | 2:00 PM BRT | Oct 8, 2025 |
London | 6:00 PM BST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Paris | 7:00 PM CEST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Warsaw | 7:00 PM CEST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Cape Town | 7:00 PM SAST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Istanbul | 8:00 PM EEST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Cairo | 8:00 PM EEST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Riyadh | 9:00 PM AST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Dubai | 9:00 PM GST | Oct 8, 2025 |
Beijing | 1:00 AM CST | Oct 9, 2025 |
Singapore | 1:00 AM SGT | Oct 9, 2025 |
Seoul | 2:00 AM KST | Oct 9, 2025 |
Tokyo | 2:00 AM JST | Oct 9, 2025 |
Sydney | 4:00 AM AEDT | Oct 9, 2025 |
Wellington | 6:00 AM NZDT | Oct 9, 2025 |
Is Kingmakers on Xbox Game Pass?
No—Kingmakers will not be available through any tier of Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Confirmed Platforms
At release, Kingmakers will be available only on PC via Steam in early access. Consoles are not supported at launch, though the developers have said they hope to bring it to other platforms after the 1.0 release.
Final Thoughts
Since the game is built on Unreal Engine 5, there are some concerns about how well it will run in early access. That said, if the launch delivers on its outrageous premise, Kingmakers could easily become one of the most fun and unique gaming experiences of the year.