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Socket release date

Socket does not have a release date yet; it has been announced on PC.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
Release dateTBA
PlatformsPC1 platform

Key facts

Release date
TBA (not announced)
Platforms
PC
Genres
Simulator, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Links
Steam
Status

What’s confirmed about Socket

Confirmed

  • PlatformsPC
  • TrailerReleased (below)
  • PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)

Not confirmed yet

  • Release dateNo date or release window has been announced.
  • DeveloperNo studio is listed yet.
  • 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

Socket PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10RecommendedWindows 10
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i5RecommendedIntel Core i5
MemoryMinimum8 GB RAMRecommended16 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumGTX 960RecommendedGTX 980
DirectXMinimumVersion 10RecommendedVersion 10
StorageMinimum1 GB available spaceRecommended1 GB available space
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (2)
English, Russian
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 Socket

A first-person psychological horror game where you play as a social worker who obeys a wall socket. Follow its instructions, explore the city’s last inhabited apartment building, and pry secrets from its residents. All to fulfill the terms of the contract.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Socket: 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 Socket come out?

Socket does not have a release date yet; it has been announced on PC.

Is Socket out yet?

No, not yet. Socket does not have a release date yet; it has been announced on PC.

What platforms is Socket on?

Socket is coming on PC.

Is Socket on PC?

Yes. PC is currently its only confirmed platform.

What are the Socket PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Socket as Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM and GTX 960, with 1 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5, 16 GB RAM and GTX 980. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

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