The horizon goes orange over a small island and someone on your team swears they saw movement in the tree line. You check the clock and realize the launch is less than a week away — and missing this window feels like missing a train. I’ve been watching Paper Cult’s rollout closely; you should know exactly when to press Play.
I noticed a calendar full of release dates before I wrote this — Tears of Metal release countdown
The map on my calendar has one date circled in red: Wednesday, July 22. That’s when Tears of Metal goes live worldwide.
The countdown above runs to the official launch times below. I’m not expecting delays at this stage, but keep an eye on Paper Cult’s Twitter and the Steam page for last-minute notes. The clock on this one feels like a ticking clock in your pocket — you’ll want to be ready when it hits zero.
- 8am PT
- 10am CT
- 11am ET
- 3pm UTC
- 4pm BST
- 5pm CET
When does Tears of Metal release?
Exact date: Wednesday, July 22. That’s the global day Paper Cult confirmed. If you follow the developer on Steam or join the game’s Discord, you’ll get immediate updates and patch notes the moment servers flip.
What time does Tears of Metal go live in my timezone?
Use the list above or sync the Steam store timer to your machine. If you’re shopping on Steam, Steam Deck, or checking on GeForce Now, the store page will display your local launch timestamp.
I heard players shouting strategy into Discord last night — What to expect from Tears of Metal
You drop into play with a battalion of fighting Scots and a campaign that stitches missions into a single island push. You can go it alone, but this is built for four-player co-op; the writer in me notices how design nudges you toward shared tactics.
Mechanically, expect class-like soldier roles, persistent hero progression, and more than 100 artifacts to tinker with. Each artifact behaves like a locked vault of secrets waiting for a decisive hand; the more you test combos, the stronger your builds become.
Soldiers gain permanent skills over time, your heroes level up across campaigns, and shops populate with upgrades as objectives fall. Cosmetics and new combo options are tied to mission completion, so there’s reward for replay and experimentation.
Is there a demo for Tears of Metal?
Yes — a demo exists. Try it on Steam to sample combat and progression before launch. If you want the full release, add it to your Steam wishlist or follow Paper Cult on Twitter for launch-day bundle and discount news; if priced at $19.99 (€19), that’ll be an easy impulse buy for many players.
I recommend queuing your crew on Discord and assigning roles ahead of launch; you’ll save the first frantic hour for strategy and momentum, not setup. I’ll be watching the community channels and the Steam discussions — are you picking Rogue, Support, or heavy-fire on day one?