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

Price, edition structure and demo status (not announced).

Gameplay & reference

Gameplay

Four eras, the Manifestor, and the lighthouse endings.

FAQ

Launch-window questions answered with dated sources.

Updates

News

Official Steam news index for AppID 3983860.

Recent updates

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.Nightwater Platforms and Storefront AvailabilityConfirmed Windows + Steam storefront for the September 2026 launch. Console, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck verified status are not announced.Nightwater Price and Editions: Status, Demo, and WishlistStatus page for Nightwater price, edition structure, demo, and preorder — all not announced on the Steam page as of 2026-09-16.
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 launch and what is its status?Confirmed September 18, 2026 launch on Steam, with hour-of-release, price, and preorder status flagged as not announced.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 system requirements: what PC specs are needed to run it?Official Windows minimum and recommended PC specifications from the Steam page, with macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck status 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.

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?

Multiplayer support is not announced as of 2026-09-16. The official Steam page describes a single-player factory and automation campaign.

What platforms will Nightwater be on?

Windows PC and Steam are the only confirmed Nightwater platforms as of 2026-09-16. Console editions, macOS support, Linux ports, and Steam Deck verified status are not announced.

Is there a Nightwater demo?

Not announced as of 2026-09-16. The official Steam page does not list a demo, public playtest, or limited beta for Nightwater.

How much does Nightwater cost?

Not announced as of 2026-09-16. The official Steam page does not list a price, currency, or regional price tier for Nightwater. Add the game to your Steam Wishlist to be notified when a price is added.