Near the Sun: Chapter 1 release date
Near the Sun: Chapter 1 is expected in 2026 on PC; no exact date has been announced. It is developed and published by Nonlinear.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- 2026year announced, no exact date yet
- Platforms
- PC
- Developer
- Nonlinear
- Publisher
- Nonlinear
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Links
- Official siteSteam
What’s confirmed about Near the Sun: Chapter 1
Confirmed
- Release date2026 (year only)
- PlatformsPC
- DeveloperNonlinear
- PublisherNonlinear
- TrailerReleased (below)
- PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)
Not confirmed yet
- Exact release dayOnly the year 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.
Near the Sun: Chapter 1 PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 11 | RecommendedWindows 11 |
| Processor | Minimumintel Core i3 | Recommendedintel Core i5+ |
| Memory | Minimum8 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNvidia GeForce GTX 950 | RecommendedNvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| Storage | Minimum8 GB available space | Recommended8 GB available space |
- Languages (5)
- Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- 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 Near the Sun: Chapter 1
God's punishment burns the earth to ashes, and eventually consumes the underground world as well. A stylish 2D stealth action game where how you explore determines your fate. A boy carries his sister on his back and races through the underground world.
Screenshots
Near the Sun: Chapter 1: 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 Near the Sun: Chapter 1 come out?
Near the Sun: Chapter 1 is expected in 2026 on PC; no exact date has been announced.
Is Near the Sun: Chapter 1 out yet?
No, not yet. Near the Sun: Chapter 1 is expected in 2026 on PC; no exact date has been announced.
What platforms is Near the Sun: Chapter 1 on?
Near the Sun: Chapter 1 is coming on PC.
Is Near the Sun: Chapter 1 on PC?
Yes. PC is currently its only confirmed platform.
What are the Near the Sun: Chapter 1 PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Near the Sun: Chapter 1 as intel Core i3, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 950, with 8 GB available space. The recommended spec is intel Core i5+, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Near the Sun: Chapter 1?
Near the Sun: Chapter 1 is developed and published by Nonlinear.
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