Nightwater

Launch hub

Nightwater game: launch hub for Studio Ashty's Sep 18 release

Nightwater launches on Steam on September 18, 2026. This hub gives launch-window readers the confirmed release window, official PC specs, storefront scope, and the four-era factory loop that ends in lighthouse endings.

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Nightwater is a 2026 Steam factory and automation game developed by Studio Ashty and published by Studio Ashty and Irox Games. It releases on Steam on September 18, 2026 for Windows. The campaign runs across four technology eras (Sticks & Stones, Bronze, Industrial, Future), uses the Manifestor to clear fog and expand the island biome-by-biome, layers five minigame systems, and ends at the lighthouse through multiple possible endings.

Release date
September 18, 2026 (Steam AppID 3983860)
Developer
Studio Ashty
Publisher
Studio Ashty, Irox Games
Platform
Windows + Steam storefront
Genre
Factory / automation / resource progression
Last verified
2026-09-16

Identity & launch

Overview

Developer, publisher, genre, setting and lighthouse endings.

Release date

Confirmed September 18, 2026 launch window.

Steam page

Canonical anchor for every Nightwater fact.

Hardware & access

System requirements

Minimum and recommended Windows PC specs.

Platforms

Windows + Steam storefront, console status not announced.

Price & editions

$14.99 base, $13.49 intro offer ending Oct 2, three launch bundles.

Gameplay & reference

Gameplay

Four eras, the Manifestor, and the lighthouse endings.

Technology eras

Era order, role, and the lighthouse culmination.

Achievements

40 Steam Achievements and milestone categories.

FAQ

Launch-window questions answered with dated sources.

Updates

News

Official Steam news index for AppID 3983860.

Recent updates

Nightwater Steam Achievements: 40 achievements and milestone categoriesLaunch-window reference for Nightwater's 40 Steam Achievements: milestone-category breakdown (Bronze entry, Industrial foothold, Lighthouse narrative, minigame completions) plus the two community-reported reliability issues (Rock Crusher milestone and final-achievement threads).Nightwater Price, Introductory Discount, and Steam BundlesNightwater base price is $14.99 on Steam with a $13.49 introductory discount (10% off) ending October 2, 2026. Three launch bundles pair it with partner games; demo depot remains available (AppID 4576520).Nightwater Gameplay: Loop, Eras, and Lighthouse EndingsHow Nightwater plays: the factory loop, four technology eras, Manifestor biome expansion, five minigame systems, and the lighthouse endings.Nightwater news: where to read official Steam updatesNightwater news is published exclusively through the official Steam news feed for AppID 3983860; third-party outlets are not used as primary sources.What is the Nightwater game, who makes it, and what kind of game is it?What Nightwater is, who develops and publishes it, what genre and setting define it, and how the lighthouse endings frame the campaign.
What is the Nightwater game, who makes it, and what kind of game is it?What Nightwater is, who develops and publishes it, what genre and setting define it, and how the lighthouse endings frame the campaign.Nightwater release date: when does it unlock in your timezone?Confirmed September 18, 2026 launch on Steam with the official PDT/EDT/BST/CEST/JST unlock table (08:00 PDT = 15:00 UTC). Price and preorder remain unannounced.Nightwater Gameplay: Loop, Eras, and Lighthouse EndingsHow Nightwater plays: the factory loop, four technology eras, Manifestor biome expansion, five minigame systems, and the lighthouse endings.Nightwater technology eras: Sticks & Stones, Bronze, Industrial, FutureLaunch-day framework reference for the Nightwater technology era progression: canonical era order, the role of each era, the manual-to-industrial arc, the Sticks & Stones starting toolkit, and Future as the lighthouse culmination.Nightwater system requirements: official Steam Windows minimum and recommended specsOfficial Windows minimum and recommended PC specifications from the Steam page, with the explicit 64-bit processor and OS requirement and macOS / Linux / Steam Deck status still flagged as not announced.Nightwater Steam store page and Steam Community Hub anchorsCanonical anchors for the Nightwater Steam store page, Steam Community Hub, and the Steam news index.Nightwater Steam Achievements: 40 achievements and milestone categoriesLaunch-window reference for Nightwater's 40 Steam Achievements: milestone-category breakdown (Bronze entry, Industrial foothold, Lighthouse narrative, minigame completions) plus the two community-reported reliability issues (Rock Crusher milestone and final-achievement threads).Nightwater Price, Introductory Discount, and Steam BundlesNightwater base price is $14.99 on Steam with a $13.49 introductory discount (10% off) ending October 2, 2026. Three launch bundles pair it with partner games; demo depot remains available (AppID 4576520).

FAQ

When does Nightwater release?

Nightwater releases on September 18, 2026 on Steam, per the official Steam store page for AppID 3983860. The release date was verified on 2026-09-16.

Is Nightwater multiplayer?

No. The Steam store page lists Single-player as one of Nightwater's Steam Features, so the campaign is single-player only. There is no co-op or multiplayer mode announced as of 2026-09-18.

What platforms will Nightwater be on?

Windows PC and Steam are the only confirmed Nightwater platforms as of 2026-09-18. Console editions, macOS support, Linux ports, and Steam Deck verified status are not announced.

Is there a Nightwater demo?

Yes. The Nightwater Demo is available on Steam as a separate depot under AppID 4576520. Add it to your library from the demo store page; it downloads through the Steam client. Demo progress does not carry over to the full game.

How much does Nightwater cost?

$14.99 USD on Steam with a $13.49 introductory discount (10% off) ending October 2, 2026. The base price is the regular Steam price; the $13.49 intro offer is the lowest confirmed launch-window price. After October 2, the price returns to the $14.99 base unless a separate Steam sale begins. See the price-and-editions page for the current price and bundle table.