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The Road of Dust and Sorrow release date

The Road of Dust and Sorrow launches on December 3, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. It is developed and published by Painted Black Games.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
Release dateDec 3, 2026
PlatformsPC · PS5 +35 platforms

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31 days to go, as of November 2, 2026.

Key facts

Release date
December 3, 2026
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Developer
Painted Black Games
Publisher
Painted Black Games
Genres
Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Links
Steam
Status

What’s confirmed about The Road of Dust and Sorrow

Confirmed

  • Release dateDecember 3, 2026 (exact day)
  • PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
  • DeveloperPainted Black Games
  • PublisherPainted Black Games
  • Trailer5 videos released (below)
  • PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)

Not confirmed 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

The Road of Dust and Sorrow PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10RecommendedWindows 10
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350RecommendedIntel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
MemoryMinimum4 GB RAMRecommended4 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6570 (1GB)RecommendedNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)
DirectXMinimumVersion 11RecommendedVersion 11
StorageMinimum2 GB available spaceRecommended2 GB available space
Sound CardMinimumHeadphones recommendedRecommendedHeadphones recommended
Additional NotesMinimum16:9 monitor recommendedRecommended16:9 monitor recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (9)
English, Ukrainian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese
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 The Road of Dust and Sorrow

A story-driven, atmospheric thriller with pixel-art graphics and survival-horror elements. Short, intense, and unforgettable.

Screenshots

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FAQ

The Road of Dust and Sorrow: 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 The Road of Dust and Sorrow come out?

The Road of Dust and Sorrow launches on December 3, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is The Road of Dust and Sorrow out yet?

No, not yet. The Road of Dust and Sorrow launches on December 3, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

How many days until The Road of Dust and Sorrow comes out?

As of November 2, 2026, The Road of Dust and Sorrow is 31 days away. It launches on December 3, 2026.

What platforms is The Road of Dust and Sorrow on?

The Road of Dust and Sorrow is coming on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is The Road of Dust and Sorrow on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

What are the The Road of Dust and Sorrow PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Road of Dust and Sorrow as Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6570 (1GB), with 2 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB). The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making The Road of Dust and Sorrow?

The Road of Dust and Sorrow is developed and published by Painted Black Games.

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