Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, the first-ever outpost builder set in the Star Trek universe from Magic Fuel Games and publisher Playstack, unlocks on Steam on October 20, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, per the Steam store countdown. That is 9:00 AM Pacific on the US West Coast, 12:00 PM Eastern on the US East Coast, 5:00 PM BST in the UK, and 6:00 PM CEST in Central Europe. Japanese players get it at 1:00 AM JST on October 21 and Australians at 3:00 AM AEDT that day. UK and EU clocks do not fall back until the last Sunday of October (October 25), so launch day is still on summer time on both sides of the Atlantic; the US changeover does not happen until November 1.
This page covers the Steam unlock moment in every major time zone, the price, file size, languages, and what to expect from the launch build. For everything else on the launch, see the Steam store page and the Playstack page as launch approaches.
Quick answer
The game unlocks on Steam at 16:00 UTC on Tuesday, October 20. In the US, that means 9:00 AM Pacific Time and 12:00 PM Eastern Time. UK players get it at 5:00 PM British Summer Time, with Central Europe an hour further at 6:00 PM CEST. Japan sees it at 1:00 AM JST on October 21, and Australia follows at 3:00 AM AEDT the same morning. The platform is Steam / PC only, with no preload, no early access, and no console version announced.
Steam unlock time by region
The Steam countdown is set to 16:00 UTC on October 20, 2026, per the Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Steam page. Steam counts down to a precise moment, so this is the official unlock moment for every region.
| Region | Unlock moment (Oct 20-21, 2026) |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET on Oct 20 |
| United Kingdom | 5:00 PM BST on Oct 20 |
| Central Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Italy) | 6:00 PM CEST on Oct 20 |
| Brazil (Brasília) | 1:00 PM BRT on Oct 20 |
| Japan | 1:00 AM JST on Oct 21 |
| Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) | 3:00 AM AEDT on Oct 21 |
| New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington) | 5:00 AM NZDT on Oct 21 |
The unlock lands during the US work day, late UK afternoon, and the Japanese / Australian overnight. PC players in the Americas will be the largest group playing at launch.
Price, file size, languages and launch build
The Steam store currently lists the game as not yet available, so the price will appear at unlock time. File size is 10 GB available space per the Steam system requirements. Minimum specs call for Windows 10 21H1 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8500, 16 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 1660 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 8GB; recommended is AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D / Intel Core i5-14600K with an RTX 3060 or RX 5700 XT. Languages on Steam: English, French, German, Spanish-Spain, and Polish full audio, plus additional interface-only languages per the store page.
Valve has not yet rated the game for Steam Deck. The minimum-spec GTX 1660 / Ryzen 5 2600 pair suggests Steam Deck may need ProtonDB-reported tweaks to run smoothly; check ProtonDB after launch for player reports.
Pre-order, preload, and day-one content
The Steam page is open for wishlists, but the buy button is not yet active. Playstack has not posted a preload ETA, so a preload could drop 24 to 48 hours before launch if the publisher opts in, but as of this writing nothing is live. No early access tier and no DLC or season pass are announced.
The launch build includes the campaign storyline set in the X’Lehari System alongside the era of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the outpost-building mechanics with research facilities across strange new worlds, and the crew management system with developable officers and morale mechanics. It’s a single-player, PC-only launch with no online co-op at launch per the publisher’s announcement.
What we still don’t know
- Price. Not yet posted on the Steam store.
- Console versions. Not announced. The calendar entry shows PC only.
- Steam Deck verified status. Not yet rated by Valve.
- Day-one patch notes. Not posted yet.
As soon as Playstack posts any of these, we’ll update this page with the official price and patch notes. For everything else on the launch, see the Star Trek: Outposts Unknown Steam page and the release calendar.
FAQ
When does Star Trek: Outposts Unknown come out?
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown unlocks on Steam on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, per the Steam store countdown. That’s 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern on the US launch day.
What time does Star Trek: Outposts Unknown unlock in the US?
9:00 AM Pacific Time and 12:00 PM Eastern Time on October 20, 2026. US daylight saving time is still in effect on this date.
What time does Star Trek: Outposts Unknown unlock in the UK?
5:00 PM BST on October 20, 2026. UK clocks do not fall back until Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time does Star Trek: Outposts Unknown unlock in Australia?
3:00 AM AEDT on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Sydney and Melbourne. 5:00 AM NZDT in Auckland and Wellington.
How much does Star Trek: Outposts Unknown cost?
The price has not yet been posted on the Steam store. The page shows the game as not yet available; the price will appear at unlock time.
Is Star Trek: Outposts Unknown on consoles?
Not at launch. The Steam page lists Windows as the only platform; no console versions have been announced. The calendar entry shows PC only.
Is there preload for Star Trek: Outposts Unknown?
No preload has been announced by Playstack or Magic Fuel Games. Steam preloads typically appear 24 to 48 hours before launch when publishers opt in, but as of this writing nothing is live.
What is the file size?
10 GB available space per the Steam system requirements.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is a PC-only launch with a single global Steam unlock at 16:00 UTC, which lands during the US work day, late UK afternoon, and Japanese / Australian overnight. The 10 GB file size and modest minimum specs (GTX 1660, Ryzen 5 2600) make it broadly accessible to PC players in 2026, though Steam Deck performance is unverified. Without a console version at launch, this is a niche PC release for Star Trek fans and outpost-builder players; the Steam countdown is the only official time source, and the price will appear at unlock. As soon as Playstack or Magic Fuel posts a console roadmap or a preload ETA, we’ll update this page with the official details.
Sources: Steam store page for Star Trek: Outposts Unknown (Steam appid 3469910), Playstack official Star Trek: Outposts Unknown page.
Edited by Kerwin Stewart, Editor-in-Chief · How we report
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