Tides of Tomorrow Pre-Launch FAQ

Ready for the launch of Tides of Tomorrow ... tomorrow? Still have questions? Check out the FAQ below, in which we have gathered community questions asked since announcement! The answers you are looking for may already be there. If not, feel free to ask us in the comments. We look forward to seeing you on the tides tomorrow!

General Questions

1. When will the game be released? April 22nd, 2026. For the exact release times, check out our launch times post here.

2. Will the game be released on the same date for all platforms? Yes.

3. When will pre-orders be available, and where? Pre-orders are already available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.

4. Will there also be a physical edition? Yes.

5. What languages will the game support? VO: English Text and Subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simpl.), Chinese (Trad.), Russian

6. Which platforms will the game be available on? PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X

7. Will the game come to additional platforms such as PS4, XB1, Android, iOS, Mac or Linux? For the moment, it is not planned to bring the game to additional platforms.

8. Is the Delta Agent Pack bonus only available with digital pre-orders? The Delta Agent Pack is part of the pre-order bonus but can also be purchased separately.

9. Will the official soundtrack be released separately? If so, where? Yes, the soundtrack is available digitally on Steam & GOG.

10. How big is the dev studio that worked on the game? The Team at DigixArt comprises around 30 people.

11. Do boxed editions come with a disc, a code or both? The boxed editions come with a disc.

12. How much does the game cost? €29,99 / $29,99

13. When does the review embargo drop? How can I get reviewer/content creator access? The embargo drops on Tuesday, April 21st 2026, at 17:00 Central European Summer Time. Please contact THQ Nordic content creator management.

14. Will there be custom Steam backgrounds, avatars and game profiles? Will the game have Steam trading cards? Currently not.

15. Will there be microtransactions or other monetization features? No.

16. When will the demo be released on Xbox as well? This is currently not planned.

Technical Questions

1. Is the beta version available only on Steam? We had a closed Beta version available in December, but it is no longer available.

2. Are the controls customizable for both keyboard/mouse and controller? Yes.

3. Are there any other accessibility options? Adjustable text size, subtitle options, colorblind alternatives, camera comfort options, custom volume controls.

4. Are there any plans to support PlayStation controller layouts on PC or will all buttons be displayed as Xbox buttons? XBOX and PlayStation controller layouts are supported.

5. Does the game run on Steam Deck? If so, how well? Is it verified? It is currently listed as playable on Steam Deck, but the team is working on getting it verified for Steam Deck.

6. Does the game support Steam Family Sharing and/or Remote Play? Yes to both.

7. Does the game support ultrawide resolutions? Yes.

8. What are the final hardware requirements on PC? MINIMUM:

   • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

   • OS: Windows 10

   • PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5 4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300U

   • MEMORY: 16 GB RAM

   • GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5700

   • DIRECTX: Version 12

   • AddedSTORAGE15 GB available space

   RECOMMENDED:

   • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

   • OS: Windows 10

   • PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

   • MEMORY: 16 GB RAM

   • GRAPHICS: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or RX 5700XT

   • DIRECTX: Version 12

   • AddedSTORAGE15 GB available space

9. Which engine was used to make the game? Unreal Engine 5.

10. Will the game be always online? / Will it be playable offline? The game is playable offline with premade save games of players to follow.

11. Will the game be limited to one player / save file per account and system? You will have one save file per account.

12. Will the game have 3rd party DRM such as Denuvo? No.

13. Will the game have advanced graphics options on PC such as DLSS, FrameGen and FSR? Not yet, but the team is working on the implementation of DLSS and FSR.

14. Will the game have native VR support or at least be VR compatible? No.

15. Will the game have split-screen or online co-op? No, Tides of Tomorrow is essentially a Single Player game.

16. Will the game let us choose between performance and quality mode on consoles? No, we have one preset, but you can tweak the options.

17. Will we be able to disable motion blur, film grain and other such post-processing effects? No, these options are currently not available.

Content-related Questions

1. What is Online Story-Link and how does it work? The “Online Story-Link” feature allows you to feel the impact of previous players’ choices – and leave your own lasting mark for future players. How it works:

   • Every choice made by every player is recorded.

   • When beginning your run, you select a Tidewalker’s Story-Link to follow — from DigixArt team members, friends, streamers, or random global players.

   • You may visit the same locations, but the events, characters, and outcomes can differ entirely based on the choices made before you.

   • Your own choices will become Story-Links for future players, shaping their world in return.

2. How does single-player mode work? The game works that you play solo, but always follow another player. There are no dedicated modes.

3. Is it possible to play completely without a seed? You will always follow another player. If you're not connected to the internet, you will follow an offline-seed that comes with the game.

4. Is it possible to chose other players even if they are not on my friends list? Yes, you will be able to follow a total stranger thanks to the random selection feature! If you want to follow someone specific who is not on your Friend List, you can use their seed to follow them if they share it with you.

5. Do the choices of my friends or other players affect my game? Yes. Thanks to the Online-Story-Link, your adventure will be shaped by your own choices as well as the choices of the player you decided to follow.

6. What happens if I progress further than the player whose seed I have chosen? At the end of each level, you can select another person to follow. If you progress further than the current player you are following, you must choose another player to follow before continuing.

7. Can we change the player seed we follow mid playthrough? Yes, at the end of each level, you can choose to continue to follow the current player or pick a new player to follow.

8. Can a single player have multiple seeds? Yes. A new playthrough generates a new seed.

9. How do I share my seed with others? You can find your seed on the main menu, pause menu and HUD. On the main menu and pause menu, you can copy your seed (PC only). Otherwise, you can still take a screenshot of the game and share it on social media.

10. How extensive is the character creation? You can select three parameters: Skin, Gender, Voice.

11. How long is the game? We expect an average time of 10-15 hours for one playthrough.

12. Will there be a statistics end screen, or a summary showing which paths I have and haven't taken? At the end of each level, you will see the impact you've made in that level and how it will impact the player who follows you.

13. How many endings/outcomes does the game have? There are 5 major endings.

14. Will the game be open world or linear? The game has non-linear aspects - you can often choose which way to go and play levels in a different order. However, it's not an open-world game.

15. Is the game more action- or narrative-focused? The game is narrative-focused.

16. Will there be any time-limited events? This is currently not planned.

17. Are there any Road 96 easter eggs/references in the game? Yes, there are :)

18. How difficult will it be to earn a Platinum trophy/all achievements? Rather difficult, since it's a lot of collectibles to find and basically max out all choices.