Kingmakers Release Date and Countdown – When Can You Play?

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 / CityLocal TimeDate
Los Angeles10:00 AM PDTOct 8, 2025
Mexico City11:00 AM CSTOct 8, 2025
Chicago12:00 PM CDTOct 8, 2025
Bogotá12:00 PM COTOct 8, 2025
New York City1:00 PM EDTOct 8, 2025
Brasília2:00 PM BRTOct 8, 2025
London6:00 PM BSTOct 8, 2025
Paris7:00 PM CESTOct 8, 2025
Warsaw7:00 PM CESTOct 8, 2025
Cape Town7:00 PM SASTOct 8, 2025
Istanbul8:00 PM EESTOct 8, 2025
Cairo8:00 PM EESTOct 8, 2025
Riyadh9:00 PM ASTOct 8, 2025
Dubai9:00 PM GSTOct 8, 2025
Beijing1:00 AM CSTOct 9, 2025
Singapore1:00 AM SGTOct 9, 2025
Seoul2:00 AM KSTOct 9, 2025
Tokyo2:00 AM JSTOct 9, 2025
Sydney4:00 AM AEDTOct 9, 2025
Wellington6:00 AM NZDTOct 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.