Contact Protocol release date
Contact Protocol is expected in Q2 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; no exact date has been announced. It is developed by Cold Zephyr Games and published by Kinetic Publishing.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- Q2 2027quarter announced, no exact date yet
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer
- Cold Zephyr Games
- Publisher
- Kinetic Publishing
- Genres
- Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Indie
- Links
- Official siteSteam
What’s confirmed about Contact Protocol
Confirmed
- Release dateQ2 2027 (quarter only)
- PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2
- DeveloperCold Zephyr Games
- PublisherKinetic Publishing
- Trailer2 videos released (below)
- PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)
Not confirmed yet
- Exact release dayOnly the quarter is announced.
- PriceThe Steam page doesn't list a price yet.
Worked out from IGDB and the Steam store page. “Not confirmed yet” means no announcement in those sources so far, not that it has been ruled out.
Contact Protocol PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 | RecommendedWindows 11 |
| Processor | MinimumCore i5 4690K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | RecommendedCore i3 9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
| Memory | Minimum8 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 460 | RecommendedNvidia Geforce GTX 960 or AMD RX 470 |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 12 |
| Storage | Minimum5 GB available space | Recommended5 GB available space |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (1)
- English
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About Contact Protocol
Contact Protocol is a starship job simulator taking place in a gritty, cassette-future. Humanity has spread throughout the solar system and started extracting its natural resources. You play as the security officer aboard PALE HORSE - a Galileo Corporation vessel carrying miners set for Ganymede, Jupiter's biggest moon. It’s your job to assess the intentions of approaching ships, decide their fate, and keep your crew alive. The company is watching.
Storyline
Investigate ships. Believe it or not, corporate records can be incomplete sometimes. You’ll have to open comms with incoming ships and make sure they’re really who they claim to be. Social deduction and file analysis had best be in your skillset. Make moral choices. Will you destroy unauthorised transport vessels? What if they’re carrying food or refugees? Is respect important to you or do you just want to do your job? Talk to your crew. There’s plenty of… interesting people to chat with onboard. For example, the unqualified wellbeing consultant, the cycloptic engineer, and of course, the ship cat - Ms. Jones. You’re all crew. Not like the miners you’re transporting. Fill out paperwork. Paperwork is vital in making sure GalCo operations run smoothly, so remember to fill out everything correctly. You do remember the company and callsign of that last ship, right? Oh and for God’s sake, don’t get the paper wet! Get to Ganymede. You’re heading to Ganymede, Jupiter’s biggest moon. Just do your job - get the ship there. If you mess up, it's back to the mines. Good luck. You’ll need it.
Screenshots
Contact Protocol: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When does Contact Protocol come out?
Contact Protocol is expected in Q2 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; no exact date has been announced.
Is Contact Protocol out yet?
No, not yet. Contact Protocol is expected in Q2 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; no exact date has been announced.
What platforms is Contact Protocol on?
Contact Protocol is coming on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Contact Protocol on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
What are the Contact Protocol PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Contact Protocol as Core i5 4690K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 460, with 5 GB available space. The recommended spec is Core i3 9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 or AMD RX 470. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Contact Protocol?
Contact Protocol is developed by Cold Zephyr Games and published by Kinetic Publishing.
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