Hellraiser: Revival Release Date & Unlock Time by Region
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Release at a glance
| Release date | October 8, 2026 (announced June 16, 2026) |
|---|---|
| PS5 / Xbox Series X|S | 12:00 UTC per store trackers, same moment worldwide |
| PC (Steam) | Date confirmed; hour not announced (expected 5–9 AM PT) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Date confirmed; Deluxe Edition listed on the US eShop; hour not announced |
| Price | $39.99 standard · $49.99 Deluxe |
| Developer / publisher | Saber Interactive (collector's boxes by Boss Team Games) |
12:00 UTC in your city
If the console unlock lands at 12:00 UTC as tracked, this is when it opens where you live. Daylight saving is still on in the US and Europe on October 8; Sydney and Auckland have already switched to summer time.
| City | Local unlock |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Thu Oct 8, 5:00 AM |
| Denver (MDT) | Thu Oct 8, 6:00 AM |
| Chicago (CDT) | Thu Oct 8, 7:00 AM |
| New York (EDT) | Thu Oct 8, 8:00 AM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | Thu Oct 8, 9:00 AM |
| London (BST) | Thu Oct 8, 1:00 PM |
| Paris / Berlin (CEST) | Thu Oct 8, 2:00 PM |
| Moscow (MSK) | Thu Oct 8, 3:00 PM |
| Mumbai (IST) | Thu Oct 8, 5:30 PM |
| Beijing / Singapore | Thu Oct 8, 8:00 PM |
| Tokyo / Seoul | Thu Oct 8, 9:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Thu Oct 8, 11:00 PM |
| Auckland (NZDT) | Fri Oct 9, 1:00 AM |
Why Steam has no hour yet
Saber's own announcements only ever give the date. Console stores carry a fixed unlock moment in their listings, which is where the 12:00 UTC figure comes from; a Steam page shows the date alone until the developer releases the build. That is why launch-week coverage gives a window (5 to 9 AM Pacific) rather than a minute for PC. We will replace the estimate with the real time on launch morning.
Can you play it in your region?
Most regions get the game on time. Two exceptions came up during pre-orders: the German Steam store stopped selling it in September because it has no USK age rating, and the developers said Japan did not issue a rating either. Details are on the uncut and blocked regions page.
How we got here
- July 22, 2025: announced with Doug Bradley returning as Pinhead.
- November 20, 2025: first gameplay trailer; PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC confirmed.
- June 16, 2026: October 8 release date and red-band trailer.
- August 19, 2026: pre-orders and the Deluxe Edition contents.
- September 17, 2026: free Steam demo and the Scarlet Church trailer.
- September 24, 2026: Saber confirms the Switch 2 version is uncut.
Release questions
What time does Hellraiser: Revival release?
Console store trackers list 12:00 UTC on October 8, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox, which is 5 AM Pacific, 8 AM Eastern and 1 PM in London. Saber has not announced an hour for Steam or Switch 2; launch-week coverage expects the PC unlock between 5 and 9 AM Pacific.
Can I pre-load Hellraiser: Revival?
Steam shows the game as a pre-purchase, and players were asking about pre-download on the Steam forum in launch week. Saber has not posted a pre-load date. Budget 80 GB of SSD space on PC either way.
Is there early access for Deluxe Edition owners?
No. The Deluxe Edition adds the Nailer, three skins, a weapon charm, the '80s filter, an art book, the soundtrack and a novella. No store listing or Saber post mentions early access.
Was the Hellraiser: Revival release date delayed?
No. The October 8, 2026 date was announced on June 16, 2026 with the release date trailer and has not moved since.