Scam With Your Friends release date and Early Access
| Early Access launch | October 2026 (day not announced) |
|---|---|
| How to get in | Buy it on Steam, no signup |
| Full release | Mid-December 2026 (target, may change) |
| Time in Early Access | Roughly two months |
| Platform at launch | Windows on Steam |
| Price | Not announced, same price planned for 1.0 |
What the developers have confirmed
The Steam store page shows a planned release date of October 2026 and marks the game as an Early Access title. In the Early Access notes the developers say they expect it to stay in Early Access for roughly two months, with the full release targeted for mid-December 2026, and that the estimate may shift with player feedback, content progress and stability.
That is a short Early Access period. The team describes it as a way to learn which scenarios players enjoy and where the progression needs work before 1.0, not as a years-long development phase.
How to get Early Access
Early Access on Steam is a public, paid release. When it opens you buy the game on Steam and play. There is nothing to apply for. The people posting clips today are in the separate closed playtest:
| Playtest | Early Access | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Running now | From October 2026 |
| Who can play | Accounts granted access, plus three invited friends each | Anyone who buys the game |
| Cost | Free | Paid, price not announced |
| AI calls | Free credits, optional $8 unlimited | Unlimited, included |
| Signups | Closed for now | Not needed |
The "unlimited, included" line comes from the developers' Unlimited AI page, which says the full game has unlimited AI. We read that as covering the paid Early Access release; the developers have not spelled out Early Access separately. More on the playtest page.
Be ready on day one
- Wishlist the game on Steam so you get the launch email.
- Check your PC against the system requirements: Windows, 5 GB of space and a broadband connection.
- Have a microphone ready. The game is built around talking to callers.
- Line up your team. Co-op works with friends or public lobbies; see co-op.
What the Early Access build includes
According to the developers' Early Access notes, the build has:
- Single-player and online co-op.
- Real-time conversations with AI callers.
- Remote access to callers' computers.
- Daily quotas across workdays that get more chaotic.
- Scam scenarios, workplace disruptions and the boss's performance review.
They also warn to expect bugs, rough edges and balance changes.
What is not confirmed
- The day in October. Neither Steam nor the official site gives one.
- The launch price. See the price page.
- Any release on console, Mac or mobile. See platforms.
- A public demo. None has been announced.
What changes between Early Access and 1.0
According to the Early Access notes, the full version is planned to add or improve:
- More scam scenarios and more fictional callers.
- Deeper workday progression and office interactions.
- A better co-op experience.
- Balance, performance and usability, guided by player feedback.
Timeline so far
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Developers announce 10,000 Steam wishlists |
| September 23, 2026 | Developers announce 100,000 Steam wishlists |
| October 2026 | Planned Early Access launch |
| Mid-December 2026 | Targeted full release |
FAQ
- What is the exact release date of Scam With Your Friends?
- No exact day has been announced. The Steam page only gives a planned release window of October 2026.
- Is the game releasing on November 5, 2026?
- That date circulates in social media posts but does not come from the developers. As of the last check, Steam still lists October 2026.
- How do I get Early Access?
- Buy the game on Steam once Early Access opens. Steam Early Access is a public release: there is no signup, waiting list or key to apply for.
- Is Early Access the same as the playtest?
- No. The playtest is a free, closed test for a limited number of accounts and is running now. Early Access is the paid public launch planned for October 2026.
- How are people already playing it?
- They are in the closed playtest. More than 12,000 people signed up before signups closed, access is granted in waves, and each tester can invite up to three friends.
- Is Early Access free?
- No. It is a paid game. The price has not been announced, and the developers expect it to be the same in Early Access and at full release.
- When is the full 1.0 release?
- The developers target mid-December 2026, about two months after Early Access begins. They say the estimate may change.
- Will Early Access progress carry over to the full release?
- The developers have not said.
