Akashic Slingshot

Akashic Slingshot is set to release on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, exclusively on PC through Steam, according to its official store page. A free demo covering the opening regions is already available on Steam.

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Release date
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Platforms
PC
Price
TBA
Pre-order
Not open (wishlist on Steam)
Last verified
July 7, 2026

Akashic Slingshot is a skill-driven action game set in a strange world called the Third, where your only weapon is a slingshot and a single hit can end your run. There are no power-ups, upgrades, or leveling systems, so progression comes entirely from mastering enemy patterns and your own aim. Across seven regions, from sprawling cityscapes to desolate wastelands, players face inventive foes and towering machine bosses whose weak points and attacks constantly shift.

Developer Jayden Everest has dated the launch for December 2, 2026, as listed on the game's Steam store page and highlighted during the Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcase. The game is confirmed for PC via Steam, with no other platforms announced so far. A free demo that covers the opening regions is already live on Steam for anyone who wants to test the mechanics before release.

The one-hit, no-upgrade design has caught the attention of players who enjoy precision action and challenge-focused games, framing Akashic Slingshot as a pure test of reflexes rather than gear. Its wide enemy variety and shape-shifting boss fights give each of the seven regions a distinct identity. With the demo already out and a firm December date on the calendar, anticipation is steadily building toward the full launch.

Global unlock times

When the countdown hits zero, here is the local time in cities around the world.

CityLocal unlock time
Los Angeles UTC-84:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
New York UTC-57:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
São Paulo UTC-39:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
London UTC+012:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Berlin UTC+11:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Paris UTC+11:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Istanbul UTC+33:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Riyadh UTC+33:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Dubai UTC+44:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Cairo UTC+22:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Mumbai UTC+5:305:30 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Bangkok UTC+77:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Jakarta UTC+77:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Hanoi UTC+77:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Manila UTC+88:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Kuala Lumpur UTC+88:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Singapore UTC+88:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Tokyo UTC+99:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Seoul UTC+99:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Shanghai UTC+88:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Taipei UTC+88:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Karachi UTC+55:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Dhaka UTC+66:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Mexico City UTC-66:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
Bogotá UTC-57:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
Buenos Aires UTC-39:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
Santiago UTC-39:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
Chicago UTC-66:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
Toronto UTC-57:00 PM · Tue, Dec 1 *
Madrid UTC+11:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Rome UTC+11:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Moscow UTC+33:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Warsaw UTC+11:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Lagos UTC+11:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Johannesburg UTC+22:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Sydney UTC+1111:00 AM · Wed, Dec 2 *
Auckland UTC+131:00 PM · Wed, Dec 2 *

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Frequently asked questions

When does Akashic Slingshot release?
The Steam store page lists Wednesday, December 2, 2026. One Australian outlet cited December 3, most likely a timezone difference, but the first-party Steam date is December 2, 2026.
Which platforms is Akashic Slingshot on?
It is confirmed for PC via Steam. No other platforms have been announced by the developer at this time.
How much will Akashic Slingshot cost, and are there editions?
A standard-edition price has not yet been listed on the Steam store page, so it is currently to be confirmed. Only a single standard edition is known, and a free demo is available on Steam.
Can I pre-order Akashic Slingshot?
There are no pre-orders. Steam uses wishlists for upcoming titles, so you can wishlist the game and try the free demo while waiting for launch.
Is Akashic Slingshot coming to Game Pass or PS Plus?
No. The game has not been announced for any subscription service, and it is currently listed only for PC on Steam.
What is the gameplay like?
You fight using only a slingshot in a world where a single hit can kill you, with no power-ups or leveling systems. Skill is the only progression as you clear seven regions filled with unique enemies and machine bosses that shift their weak points and attack patterns.
Akashic Slingshot
Wednesday, December 2, 2026