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Official Worldwide Release
September 29, 2026
15:00 UTC / 3:00 PM UTC (Simultaneous Worldwide)
Lead platforms: PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) · Price: $24.99 (-10% Launch Week: $22.49).
✓ Post-Launch Verified: Released globally on September 29, 2026. Post-launch patches Update #1 (Sept 30) and Update #2 (Oct 2) are active with performance tuning and staff improvements.
1. Global Unlock Schedule & Timezone Matrix
Nivalis Nights unlocked worldwide simultaneously on September 29, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The exact local times across major regions are outlined below:
| Timezone / Region | Local Unlock Time | Calendar Date | Storefronts |
|---|---|---|---|
| US West (PDT) | 08:00 AM | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| US East (EDT) | 11:00 AM | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Universal (UTC) | 15:00 UTC | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| UK (BST) | 16:00 (4:00 PM) | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 17:00 (5:00 PM) | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| China / Singapore (CST) | 23:00 (11:00 PM) | Sept 29, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Japan / Korea (JST) | 00:00 (Midnight) | Sept 30, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
| Australia (AEST) | 01:00 AM | Sept 30, 2026 | Steam / Epic / GFN |
- PC (Steam): The lead platform, featuring cloud saves, achievements, and full controller support.
- PC (Epic Games Store): Unlocked simultaneously on September 29 alongside Steam.
- Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Mac and Linux: No version has been announced. ION LANDS confirmed that PC remains the immediate priority. Any console release date circulating online is speculation — see the Platforms page for details.
2. Full 1.0 Commercial Launch (No Early Access)
A frequent question within the Steam Community was whether Nivalis Nights would enter Steam Early Access. ION LANDS launched directly as a complete 1.0 commercial title:
- Complete Narrative Scope: Full release with no Early Access, a defined storyline with a specific ending, and 100 quests involving the city's corporations, curfew, and a serial killer.
- Full Story, No Episodic Gating: Complete main storyline available from day one.
- 130+ Voiced Citizens: The extensive cast of fully voiced NPCs with daily schedules and relationship quests is fully playable.
3. Title Renaming: From Nivalis to Nivalis Nights
Initially revealed in 2021 under the working title Nivalis, developer ION LANDS officially renamed the project to Nivalis Nights in June 2026. The rebrand reflects the creative evolution of the game:
- Shifting from a purely commercial management sandbox toward an intimate slice-of-life simulation.
- Spotlighting the city's atmospheric day-to-night transformation, nocturnal clubs, street nightlife, and curfew hazards.
4. Storefront Availability & Post-Launch Support
Official store and post-release support status:
- Immediate Commercial Availability: Nivalis Nights is live on Steam and Epic Games Store at $24.99 USD ($22.49 with 10% launch discount).
- Active Post-Launch Hotfixes: ION LANDS has already deployed Update #1 (Sept 30) for boat camera motion and tutorial clarity, followed by Update #2 (Oct 2) introducing light culling sliders and 10-level staff task prioritization.
- Official Storefronts Only: Beware of unauthorized grey-market sites offering unauthorized reseller keys. Steam and Epic Games Store are the verified purchase destinations.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When did Nivalis Nights officially release and unlock?↓
Nivalis Nights officially launched worldwide on September 29, 2026 at 15:00 UTC (8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT / 17:00 CEST / 23:00 CST / 00:00 JST Sept 30) on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as confirmed by developer ION LANDS and publisher 505 Games.
Is Nivalis Nights launching in Early Access or as a full release?↓
Nivalis Nights launched directly as a complete 1.0 commercial release with no Early Access phase. Players receive the complete narrative campaign, full district roster, 130+ voiced characters, and fully simulated economy from day one.
Will Nivalis Nights launch on the Epic Games Store?↓
Yes. ION LANDS confirmed PC via both Steam and the Epic Games Store: "we're working towards launching on PC (Steam and Epic Games)." Both platforms unlocked simultaneously on September 29, 2026.
Why was the title renamed from Nivalis to Nivalis Nights?↓
ION LANDS announced the title change to Nivalis Nights in June 2026 to highlight the game's core day-and-night slice-of-life cycle, neon nocturnal aesthetics, and after-hours curfew mechanics.
Where can I buy Nivalis Nights right now?↓
Nivalis Nights is currently available for purchase directly on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $24.99 USD, with an active 10% launch week discount ($22.49 USD) during its first week of availability through October 6, 2026.