Silver Pines: Release Date, Price & System Requirements

A new nightmare is sprouting this October. Silver Pines, the survival horror Metroidvania from developer Wych Elm and publisher Team17, has officially locked in its worldwide release for October 8, 2026. It's coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. If you plan to wander into those woods on day one, here's a clean rundown of the release date, global unlock times, pricing situation, and system requirements. No fluff, just the details you need.

 

Silver Pines Release Date and Global Unlock Times

Silver Pines launches worldwide on October 8, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. That's a simultaneous drop across all major platforms. Here's how that translates to local time:

US Pacific	October 8, 9:00 AM
US Eastern	October 8, 12:00 PM
UK	October 8, 5:00 PM
France, Germany, Spain	October 8, 6:00 PM
Singapore	October 9, 12:00 AM
Hong Kong	October 9, 12:00 AM
Japan	October 9, 1:00 AM

One quick note: PC digital platforms will unlock globally at that universal UTC timestamp, so Steam and Epic users can set their clocks accordingly. Console storefront refresh times might shift slightly depending on your region, but Silver Pines is definitely landing on the same day worldwide.

 

Silver Pines Price and Edition Details

Here's some good news if you hate juggling multiple SKUs. Silver Pines is currently offered as a single Standard Edition across all digital stores. There's no Deluxe Edition, no Season Pass, and no bonus tier that locks content behind a paywall. Everyone gets the complete base narrative and gameplay experience from the jump.

As for the price, Team17 hasn't revealed the official MSRP in USD or EUR just yet. The game is available to add to your wishlist, and official prices will be updated closer to launch. And official pricing will be updated closer to launch. If you want to be ready the moment preorders or prices go live, adding Silver Pines to your wishlist is the move.

 

Silver Pines System Requirements

For a game with atmosphere heavy visuals and rotoscoped character animations, Silver Pines keeps its PC demands surprisingly down to earth. Here's what you'll need.

PC Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 (64 bit)	Windows 11 (64 bit)
Processor	Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270X	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 380
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12
Storage	5 GB available space	5 GB available space

Console Requirements

On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, you'll need the latest system firmware updates and roughly 5 GB of internal SSD space. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players should set aside about 5 GB on their device or MicroSD card.

 

Conclusion

Silver Pines brings its survival horror Metroidvania vibe to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. There's only one Standard Edition, so no agonizing over which version to buy. Pricing details are still pending, so wishlisting is your best bet for now. The PC system requirements are refreshingly light, asking for just 5 GB of storage and hardware that won't break the bank. Console players will also need around 5 GB of space. Clear your drive, add it to your wishlist, and get ready to step into the pines.

 

FAQ

Q1: Is there a playable demo available before release?

Yes, a free playable demo is available now on Steam, allowing players to sample the early investigation and puzzle solving mechanics.

Q2: Is Silver Pines verified or playable on Steam Deck?

Yes, the lightweight system requirements and native controller support make the playable demo perform smoothly on Steam Deck.

Q3: Will the game feature physical retail disc/cartridge releases?

Physical editions are currently planned for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch via select retail partners alongside the digital release.