PAO PAO Release Date — Early Access on October 26, 2026

PAO PAO enters Early Access on **October 26, 2026** on PC via Steam. The official Release Date Trailer is out (via IGN), and a free demo with over 200 player reviews at 92% positive is already live — this is one of the most wishlisted cozy co-op games of the season.

Quick answer: PAO PAO releases October 26, 2026, in Early Access on Steam (PC). Free demo available now.

Confirmed release facts

Developer ArtDock and publisher Dreland Enterprises have set PAO PAO's Early Access launch for October 26, 2026, on Steam. The official Early Access Release Date Trailer dropped in mid-October via IGN and has already gathered hundreds of thousands of views.

The game has more than 11,500 SteamDB followers about a month before launch — a strong signal for an indie cozy title, and its demo is one of the best-reviewed pre-launch demos in the genre right now.

Early Access — what to expect

Early Access means the seaside town, its recipes, shops and activities will keep growing through updates. Cozy life sims in Early Access typically add residents, dishes and seasonal events over time.

The Steam page already lists Steam Achievements and full controller support, with 13 languages localized including English, Portuguese-Brazil, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian and both Chinese scripts.

  • Confirmed: PC / Steam, Early Access, October 26, 2026
  • Confirmed: free demo live with 92% positive reviews
  • Confirmed: solo or online co-op for up to 4 players
  • Not yet announced: price, console versions, post-launch roadmap

FAQ

When does PAO PAO release?

October 26, 2026, in Early Access on Steam for PC.

Is PAO PAO coming to Switch, PS5 or Xbox?

Switch and console searches are popular, but the developer has only confirmed PC/Steam so far. We'll update this page the moment console versions are announced.

Can I play PAO PAO before October 26?

Yes — the free demo on the game's Steam page has been played by thousands, with 92% positive reviews.

How much will PAO PAO cost?

Early Access pricing hasn't been announced. Wishlist the game to be notified.

Is PAO PAO single-player?

Yes — you can play solo, or in online co-op with up to 4 players total.