Hazard Levels Release Date: 1.0 Out Now on PC and Consoles

The wait is over. The Hazard Levels release date for the full 1.0 launch was November 12, 2026, and the game is now live on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. If you skipped Early Access or have been waiting for the console version so your whole squad could play together, now is the time to head into the rifts under The Fox Hole Arms.

When Did Hazard Levels Come Out?

Wales Interactive's physics-driven co-op survival horror game launched in two stages:

• Early Access (PC): April 30, 2026, on Steam
• Full 1.0 release: November 12, 2026, on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

The console launch was first pitched for Q4 2026. The exact November 12 date was announced on October 7 during the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase. A free demo also went live that day on Steam and PS5, along with a major updated demo on Xbox Series X|S.

Date	Milestone
April 8, 2026	Early Access release date trailer revealed
April 30, 2026	Steam Early Access launch
November 11, 2026	"Twas the Night Before 1.0" recap post
November 12, 2026	1.0 launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X

Platforms, Crossplay and Online Requirements

Version 1.0 supports crossplay across every platform, so Steam, Epic, PlayStation and Xbox players can all share a lobby. Here's how each version breaks down:

Image: Steam / Wales Interactive

• PC: Windows only, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It has full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense, and 45 Steam achievements.
• PlayStation 5: Online play requires PS Plus.
• Xbox Series X|S: The game is Optimized for Series X|S, supports 4K Ultra HD and can be played through Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate. You still need to buy the game. Online multiplayer on console requires one of those Game Pass tiers.

If you plan to play alone, the PC version can be launched and played offline in solo mode. The game is balanced for anywhere from 1 to 4 players and supports both first- and third-person views.

The ESRB rates the game Teen for Blood, Crude Humor and Violence.

Price and Editions

On consoles, the launch price is $12.99 for the base game and $34.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. A launch discount is running right now:

Image: Steam / Wales Interactive

Edition	Launch Price	Current Sale Price	What's Included
Hazard Levels	$12.99	$10.39 (20% off)	Full game
Digital Deluxe Edition	$34.99	$31.49 (10% off)	Full game plus the Dragon, Unicorn, Minotaur, Kelpie and Kitsune Myths & Legends DLC
Demo	Free	—	Trial version

On the PlayStation Store, the discount requires PS Plus and ends November 26, 2026. The Xbox Store has the same 20% cut on the base game. On Xbox, the Dragon and Kitsune packs also sell separately for $4.99 each.

The Kitsune, Kelpie and Minotaur packs are cosmetic sets built around a mask, a suit and a matching scanner skin. If you only want the Dragon or Kitsune pack on Xbox, buying it separately costs less than the Deluxe upgrade.

What's New in 1.0

Returning players will notice plenty of changes in this launch build:

Image: Steam / Wales Interactive

• Rift Surges: Random instability can hit any rift at any time. Your head might triple in size, the floor might turn to ice, or the whole world might flip upside down.
• New trap rooms and more hazards throughout the rifts.
• Post Summary Screen: After each Crawl, you can see your completed challenges, your earnings and the rewards you unlocked.
• Tutorial +: A fully integrated tutorial and extra signage help new players through their first Crawl.
• Throwable drinks: You can throw any Perk Cocktail at a teammate to give them its effect. That includes healing them, or turning them into a toilet.
• Rift Bestiary: This is hidden somewhere in The Fox Hole Arms and catalogs every creature you've encountered.
• Landlord missions: The pig in the corner of the pub has new missions, and there might be a reward in it for you.
• Kitsune DLC: Inspired by the fox spirit of Japanese folklore, it includes a mask, a suit, a scanner skin, a voice line and an audio track.
• Economy rebalance and quality-of-life changes: Creatures have been upgraded, the cosmetics menu now shows a character preview, and yes, you can now sit on the pub toilet.

If you're bringing a friend in for the first time, start them on the new tutorial before the first real Crawl. Then keep an eye out for a Rift Surge, because it can turn a simple loot run upside down without warning.

How the Game Changed Since Early Access

Hazard Levels started out as a gunless stealth horror game. Over the six months of Early Access, it grew into something much more chaotic. These are the major additions that came before 1.0:

Update	Highlights
First content drop	Bar snacks, Hollow Man enemy, Foxy, Supply Crates, Drink Coolers, Equipment Caches
Patch v0.1.2	Tilly enemy, Power Ups, Upgrade Benches (five levels each for the Gravity Gauntlet and scanner)
Major Summer Update	25 Challenges, Wizard enemy, R.A.D.S cocktail, Minotaur DLC, base health raised from 150 to 200
Content drop	Kevin enemy, fire trap room, emotes, individual banked money
"A Wild Gun Appears"	Revolver (£4,000, 12 rounds), The Phantom, Magnetonic cocktail
Aquarium expansion	Underwater facility, Flying Apex enemy, AKM rifle, Kelpie DLC
"It's Brewing Time"	Brewdragon's Secret Brewery and the Brewing Station, new trap rooms

The brewing system now offers more than 70 cocktails. Completing order ledgers levels up your perk drinks so they become more potent. Both the revolver and the AKM are sold on the double decker bus.

Watch out for Kevin. His extendable tongue can steal your equipment, drinks, snacks and anywhere from 20% to 50% of your money.

PC System Requirements

The minimum specs are modest:

• OS: Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R7 260x with 2 GB VRAM
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 15 GB available space

If the game is stuck at 30 FPS on a powerful PC, switch the display mode to Fullscreen under Options > Graphic Options. If it crashes on launch or the cursor doesn't appear, unplug any extra USB controllers or devices.

FAQ

Is there a free demo?

Yes. A free demo is available on Steam and PS5, and Xbox Series X|S has its own updated demo. It's a good way to test the Gravity Gauntlet before you buy.

What languages are supported?

English has full audio. Interface text is available in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Turkish.

Where can I learn more about the game?

Visit the official Hazard Levels website for the roadmap and news, or buy the game on the Steam store page.