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Paper Shredder release date

Paper Shredder is expected in Q4 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S; no exact date has been announced. It is developed and published by Embers.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
Release dateQ4 2026No exact day announced
PlatformsPC · Xbox Series2 platforms

Key facts

Release date
Q4 2026quarter announced, no exact date yet
Platforms
PC, Xbox Series X|S
Developer
Embers
Publisher
Embers
Genres
Simulator, Indie
Links
Steam
Status

What’s confirmed about Paper Shredder

Confirmed

  • Release dateQ4 2026 (quarter only)
  • PlatformsPC and Xbox Series X|S
  • DeveloperEmbers
  • PublisherEmbers
  • 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.

PC specs

Paper Shredder PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10 or Windows 11RecommendedWindows 11
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i5-3330 3.0 GHz, AMD FX-8300 3.3 GHzRecommendedIntel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
MemoryMinimum8 GB RAMRecommended12 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970RecommendedNvidia GeForce GTX 1070TI or AMD Radeon RX 580
StorageMinimum5 GB available spaceRecommended8 GB available space
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (14)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
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 Paper Shredder

Paper Shredder is an incremental game where a sheet-after-sheet grind scales into mass document destruction. Shred, sweep, upgrade, and cut down tower-high piles of confidential records to uncover what’s buried beneath.

Storyline

You take on a prestigious entry-level office job where your task is to shred an overwhelming mountain of confidential paperwork. As you upgrade your equipment and dig deeper through endless stacks of documents, hidden corporate secrets begin to emerge.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Paper Shredder: 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 Paper Shredder come out?

Paper Shredder is expected in Q4 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S; no exact date has been announced.

Is Paper Shredder out yet?

No, not yet. Paper Shredder is expected in Q4 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S; no exact date has been announced.

What platforms is Paper Shredder on?

Paper Shredder is coming on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Is Paper Shredder on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Xbox Series X|S.

What are the Paper Shredder PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Paper Shredder as Intel Core i5-3330 3.0 GHz, AMD FX-8300 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, with 5 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz, 12 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070TI or AMD Radeon RX 580. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Paper Shredder?

Paper Shredder is developed and published by Embers.

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