Tenebris Somnia Release Date: October 16, 2026
Tenebris Somnia launches on October 16, 2026. The date was announced by New Blood Interactive in a Steam community post and a dedicated Release Date Trailer, and SteamDB records the exact unlock time as 16 October 2026, 17:00:00 UTC.
Confirmed Release Date
Tenebris Somnia is confirmed for October 16, 2026. The Steam store page lists the game as not yet available with "Planned Release Date: Oct 16, 2026", and SteamDB records the unlock timestamp as 16 October 2026, 17:00:00 UTC. At the time of writing the release is roughly three weeks away.
The announcement came from New Blood Interactive with a Steam community post that read simply: "TENEBRIS SOMNIA / Retro horrors. Real life nightmares. / October 16th". A dedicated Tenebris Somnia Release Date Trailer was released alongside it and has around 50,000 views on the New Blood Interactive YouTube channel.
Platforms
The Steam page itself lists Windows only (Mac and Linux are marked false), and the game is a single-player title with full controller support and Gamepad Recommended listed as categories. A PlayStation Store listing for Tenebris Somnia exists, published by "New Blood Interactive LLC", currently showing the status "Announced" with "Offline play enabled", "1 player" and "Remote Play supported".
Wikipedia states the game is set to release for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S. Retail pre-orders back this up: a GameStop search for Tenebris Somnia returns three physical video game pre-orders, one each for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, all under the brand "Lost In Cult" and priced in the $25 to $50 bracket.
One discrepancy worth knowing: as of September 2026 the PlayStation Store page still reads "Release date to be determined." while Steam, SteamDB and Wikipedia all state October 16, 2026. We treat October 16, 2026 as the confirmed date for the PC release.
Is there a demo?
Yes — and it is free. "Tenebris Somnia Demo" exists on Steam as a separate free demo app (appid 2578120) with its release date listed as September 6, 2023. The main store page still offers it directly with a "Download Tenebris Somnia Demo" button, so the demo is live as of September 2026. A Tenebris Somnia Demo listing also exists on GOG.
The demo has been updated repeatedly based on player feedback. One update was timed for Steam Next Fest 2025, and the original September 2023 demo release shipped alongside a trailer that the developer said went viral on Twitter. If you want to judge whether the live-action cutscenes work for you, the demo is the cheapest way to do it before spending money at launch.
Release Timeline So Far
- Mid 2022 — Andrés Borghi and Tobías Rusjan first come up with the idea for the game
- September 2023 — first demo released together with a new trailer
- October 2023 — Borghi and Clara Kovacic explain the concept and story on the Press Over podcast
- 2023 — the game wins the biggest game prize in Argentina; first definitive shooting sessions for the cinematics
- 2024 — the game appears at EVA in Argentina, where another trailer is released
- October 2024 — New Blood Interactive becomes publisher and Airdorf joins, announced with a new demo and new trailer
- 2025 — demo updated for Steam Next Fest; Trailer 2 and Trailer 3 released
- 2026 — shown at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto (first Japanese demo), Gamescom LATAM in São Paulo and Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles
- 2026 — Release Date Trailer confirms October 16, 2026; trailer featured at Day of the Devs 2026
- October 16, 2026 — global release
FAQ
When does Tenebris Somnia come out?
Tenebris Somnia releases on October 16, 2026. SteamDB lists the exact unlock time as 16 October 2026, 17:00:00 UTC.
Is there a Tenebris Somnia demo?
Yes. "Tenebris Somnia Demo" is a free separate app on Steam (appid 2578120) that arrived on September 6, 2023, and it has been updated several times since. It is still downloadable from the main Steam store page, and a demo listing also exists on GOG.
What platforms is Tenebris Somnia on?
The Steam page lists Windows only. Wikipedia states the game is set to release for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S, and GameStop lists physical pre-orders for Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X, so console versions are planned alongside PC.
Is Tenebris Somnia on PS5?
A PlayStation Store listing for Tenebris Somnia exists under publisher "New Blood Interactive LLC", so a PS5 version is planned. As of September 2026 that listing still says "Release date to be determined.", while the confirmed October 16, 2026 date is the Steam/PC date.
Who is making Tenebris Somnia?
It is co-created by Andrés Borghi and Tobías Rusjan in association with Saibot Studios, developed in Argentina, and published by New Blood Interactive.
How much will Tenebris Somnia cost?
No price has been announced. The Steam API returns no price data and the store page shows only a wishlist button. Physical retail pre-orders at GameStop are listed in the $25 to $50 bracket, which suggests a similar digital price band, but nothing official has been confirmed.