I woke to a Slack ping that pointed me at SteamDB — a tiny timestamp with outsized meaning. You could feel the wait tighten like a coiled spring as the date slid into view. I told myself I’d keep watch so you don’t miss a moment.
I’ll walk you through the exact launch times, what to expect when the servers open in early access, and how to position yourself so this small studio release doesn’t get swallowed on a busy week.
At 6:04am I refreshed SteamDB and saw a clear slot for the launch.
Nested Lands launches in early access on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The studio behind it is 1M Bits Horde and the game will arrive on Steam; the timestamps below reflect the SteamDB entries I checked.
The countdown above uses the following launch times:
- 6:00am PT (Pacific Time)
- 8:00am CT (Central Time)
- 9:00am ET (Eastern Time)
- 2:00pm UTC
- 3:00pm CET
When does Nested Lands release exactly?
It goes live on Feb. 25, 2026 in early access on Steam. I pinned those SteamDB timestamps because small-studio launches can shift; if 1M Bits Horde changes the window I’ll update the guide, but for now that date and those times are the ones to mark on your calendar.
Will Nested Lands be on other platforms or available to buy early?
Right now the Steam page is the hub: you can wishlist the game on Steam but there’s no pre-purchase option listed. If you want the easiest path to get in on day one, wishlist it on Steam and follow the developer channels — Steam, SteamDB, and 1M Bits Horde’s socials are where launch notices land first.
I watched the trailer and a handful of community clips before writing this.
Nested Lands mixes settlement management and multiplayer RPG systems. You start from nothing, assign peasants to tasks, craft gear, and upgrade buildings while the world around you pushes back.
Your peasants gather resources, craft items, and man defenses. Raiders and ravagers don’t wait for you to be ready; they test your layout and your priorities, and a single missing resource can turn a thriving village into ruins — the tension in that loop feels like a slow-burning fuse.
You’ll recruit survivors, set up defenses, and balance production so the settlement keeps breathing. Expect a focus on resource chains, base expansion, and emergent multiplayer moments where other players’ choices affect your survival.
If you want to be first in line: wishlist on Steam, follow 1M Bits Horde on social channels, and keep an eye on SteamDB for any last-minute time changes. This week is light on big releases aside from Resident Evil Requiem, so Nested Lands has a clearer window to find an audience if you watch the clock and act.
Do you think a small studio early access release like this can outshine a marquee launch week if players pay attention?