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Steel Core release date

Steel Core is expected in Q1 2027 on PC; no exact date has been announced. It is published by Palaye.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
Release dateQ1 2027No exact day announced
PlatformsPC1 platform

Key facts

Release date
Q1 2027quarter announced, no exact date yet
Platforms
PC
Publisher
Palaye
Genres
Strategy
Links
Steam
Status

What’s confirmed about Steel Core

Confirmed

  • Release dateQ1 2027 (quarter only)
  • PlatformsPC
  • PublisherPalaye
  • PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)

Not confirmed yet

  • Exact release dayOnly the quarter is announced.
  • TrailerNo trailer 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

Steel Core PC system requirements

OSMinimum64-bit Windows 10Recommended64-bit Windows 10
ProcessorMinimumi5-10400 (or equivalent)Recommendedi5-13400 (or equivalent)
MemoryMinimum16 GB RAMRecommended32 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumGeforce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM)RecommendedGeforce RTX 3060 (8GB VRAM)
DirectXMinimumVersion 12RecommendedVersion 12
StorageMinimum20 GB available spaceRecommended20 GB available space
Sound CardMinimumOnboardRecommendedOnboard
Additional NotesMinimumRequires a 64-bit processor and operating systemRecommendedRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (7)
English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

About Steel Core

STEEL CORE is a tactical turn-based strategy about giant mechs defending mining outposts on hostile worlds. Build each mech from parts, fortify your base, and survive an escalating roguelite campaign against an overwhelming alien enemy. Frontier work pays well, for those who survive it.

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FAQ

Steel Core: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When does Steel Core come out?

Steel Core is expected in Q1 2027 on PC; no exact date has been announced.

Is Steel Core out yet?

No, not yet. Steel Core is expected in Q1 2027 on PC; no exact date has been announced.

What platforms is Steel Core on?

Steel Core is coming on PC.

Is Steel Core on PC?

Yes. PC is currently its only confirmed platform.

What are the Steel Core PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Steel Core as i5-10400 (or equivalent), 16 GB RAM and Geforce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM), with 20 GB available space. The recommended spec is i5-13400 (or equivalent), 32 GB RAM and Geforce RTX 3060 (8GB VRAM). The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Steel Core?

Steel Core is published by Palaye.

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