The Wolf Among Us Remastered Release Time: When It Unlocks

The Wolf Among Us Remastered, Telltale Games’ rebuild of the 2013 to 2014 noir narrative thriller, unlocks on October 29, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. The console versions follow the standard midnight local time unlock pattern, while the Steam version has no specific unlock hour announced as of this writing. The Nintendo Switch version has been delayed past October 29, with a new date coming soon.

This page covers the unlock window for each platform, what time it goes live in your region, the platforms and prices, the new Noir Mode and bonus content, what changed from the original 2013 release, and how the Switch delay affects Halloween timing. For the broader announcement story, see our Wolf Among Us Remastered release date and features post, and for the Switch delay see our Switch version delay post.

Quick answer

• PS5 / Xbox Series X|S: midnight local time on October 29, 2026 in most regions, following the standard console digital launch pattern. The US unlocks at midnight Eastern Time across all US time zones (so 9 PM PT on October 28 on the West Coast).
• Steam (PC): Steam lists that date. No specific unlock hour announced. Telltale has not posted a Steam-specific hour; the Steam countdown becomes definitive on launch morning.
• Nintendo Switch: Delayed past October 29. Telltale’s official X account on October 15 said “needs a little more time,” and a new date is expected alongside the pricing announcement on October 20.
• Price: Telltale confirms pricing and any discounts on October 20, with each platform’s store listing the canonical price.
• Bonus content: Noir Mode, enhanced visuals, developer commentary, concept art, interviews, restored archival material.

Console unlock times by region (midnight local)

Console digital storefronts follow a midnight local time pattern for new releases. The PS Store and Microsoft Store flip new SKUs at midnight local in each region, with the US aligning to midnight Eastern Time across all US time zones, so the West Coast gets the game three hours earlier than pure local midnight would suggest. Australia and New Zealand get it first among the English-speaking regions.

Australia and New Zealand get The Wolf Among Us Remastered first among English-speaking regions. In UTC, New Zealand unlocks at 11:00 on October 28, Australia at 13:00, Japan at 15:00, Central Europe at 22:00, the UK at 23:00, and the US at midnight Eastern (04:00 UTC on October 29). The West Coast sees the game three hours earlier than pure local midnight.

Steam unlock time: no official hour announced

The Steam store page for The Wolf Among Us Remastered (Steam appid 3884860) lists a release date of October 29, 2026 with no specific unlock hour. Telltale has not posted a Steam-specific time. Past Telltale Steam releases have typically gone live at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, but that’s a convention, not a confirmed time.

Until Telltale or the developer posts a Steam-specific time, expect midday Pacific for PC players in North America. We will update this page with the Steam unlock hour when it’s official.

Platforms, editions, and price

The Wolf Among Us Remastered is a single product on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with no separate edition tiers announced. The Telltale official page says pricing for each platform will be confirmed on October 20, with the live store listings (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam) carrying the canonical price from launch day.

The Nintendo Switch version is delayed past October 29, 2026 per Telltale’s official X post on October 15. The studio’s statement: “A quick update for our Nintendo Switch fans…. October 29 is still on for PS5, XBOX, and PC. The Nintendo Switch version of The Wolf Among Us Remastered needs a little more time and will launch later. Timing coming soon.” Pricing and any discounts are due October 20, with the new Switch date expected alongside it.

The October 29 launch lines up with Halloween, a natural fit for a noir-themed mystery set in Fabletown. The Switch delay costs Telltale the Halloween overlap for Switch owners, who will get the same story a few weeks or months later.

What’s new in the remaster

The Telltale page lists the new features in five bullets. Three additions stand out for both new and returning players:

• Noir Mode. A toggleable black-and-white film-grain reskin of the entire five-episode story. Players can switch between Noir Mode and the fully remastered look with one tap at any time during any episode.
• Enhanced visuals and animation. Improved lighting, updated animation, refined environments, and modernized presentation across all five episodes. The 2013 to 2014 release’s cel-shaded look is rebuilt rather than simply upscaled.
• Bonus content and behind-the-scenes material. Developer commentary, concept art, interviews, restored content, and archival materials exploring the making of the original game. This is the first time the bonus material has been officially bundled into a release.

The plot and choice system are unchanged from the 2013 to 2014 original. Every choice still carries consequences across the five-episode story, and every ending works the same way. The remaster is a presentation overhaul plus a new bonus suite, not a sequel or remake with new story content.

What The Wolf Among Us Remastered is

The Wolf Among Us is Telltale’s noir narrative thriller based on DC’s Fables comic-book series (Bill Willingham’s first 27 issues were adapted into the five-episode game). Players take on the role of Sheriff Bigby Wolf (the Big Bad Wolf in human form, on the side of the law) investigating a brutal murder that unravels a deeper Fabletown conspiracy. The original game won multiple Game of the Year awards and is still regarded as one of Telltale’s most acclaimed narrative adventures.

The remaster is “the perfect entry point for a new generation stepping into Fabletown for the first time,” per the official Telltale page. Players who never played the 2013 release can start with the remaster without missing anything beyond the 12-year cultural context. Players who played the original can replay with the upgraded presentation and dig into the bonus material.

The Wolf Among Us Remastered includes all five episodes of the original game, retuned lighting, animation, and environments, plus the all-new Noir Mode that swaps the look for a black-and-white film-noir presentation.

What we still don’t know

• The Steam unlock hour. No official time yet. Steam typically rolls out at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for US-time-zone publishers, but until Telltale confirms, treat midday Pacific as the convention but not the rule.
• PS Store and Xbox Store unlock hour. Not confirmed beyond the midnight-local default. Both stores typically flip at midnight local per region, with the US aligning to midnight ET across all US time zones.
• Pricing on PS5 and Xbox. Telltale’s October 20 announcement will set the price for each platform. Steam’s price is also due October 20.
• Switch release date. Telltale says “coming soon” and is expected alongside the October 20 pricing announcement.
• Day-one patch notes. Not posted yet.

As soon as Telltale posts any of these, we will update this page. For the broader announcement story, see our release date and features post, and for the Switch delay see our Switch version delay post.

FAQ

When does The Wolf Among Us Remastered come out?

October 29, 2026 on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, per the Telltale Games official product page. The Nintendo Switch version is delayed past October 29 with a new date coming soon.

What time does The Wolf Among Us Remastered unlock on PS5?

Midnight local time on October 29 in most regions. The PlayStation Store follows midnight local per region, with the US aligning to midnight Eastern Time across all US time zones (so 9 PM PT on October 28 on the West Coast). Australia and New Zealand get it first among English-speaking regions.

What time does The Wolf Among Us Remastered unlock on Xbox?

Midnight local time on October 29. The Microsoft Store follows the same midnight local pattern, with the US aligning to midnight Eastern Time across all US time zones.

What time does The Wolf Among Us Remastered unlock on Steam?

No specific unlock hour has been announced. The Steam store page lists October 29 with no time. Steam typically rolls out at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for US-time-zone publishers, but until Telltale confirms, treat midday Pacific as the convention but not the rule. The Steam countdown will be the definitive source on launch morning.

What about the Nintendo Switch version?

Delayed past October 29, 2026. Telltale’s official X post on October 15 said the Switch version “needs a little more time” and “timing coming soon.” Pricing for all platforms is due October 20, and the new Switch date is expected in the same announcement.

How much does The Wolf Among Us Remastered cost?

Telltale confirms pricing and any discounts on October 20. The live store listings (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam) carry the canonical price from launch day. The Switch price will be set alongside the new Switch release date.

Is preload available for The Wolf Among Us Remastered?

PlayStation Network typically opens preloads 48 hours before launch for major releases. Steam preloads typically roll out 24 to 48 hours before launch. Telltale has not posted a preload ETA yet. The Switch preload timing is part of the Switch delay.

What’s new in the remaster?

Noir Mode (a black-and-white film-grain reskin, toggleable at any time), enhanced visuals and animation, and bonus content (developer commentary, concept art, interviews, restored archival material). The plot and choice system are unchanged from the 2013 to 2014 original.

Do I need to have played the original?

No. The remaster is built to be an entry point for new players while preserving the original’s five-episode story and choice system. Longtime fans can replay with the upgraded presentation and the new bonus content.

What is The Wolf Among Us about?

Telltale’s 2013 to 2014 noir narrative thriller based on DC’s Fables comic-book series. Players control Sheriff Bigby Wolf (the Big Bad Wolf in human form) investigating a brutal murder in Fabletown, where fairy-tale characters live secretly in Manhattan. The story was adapted from Bill Willingham’s first 27 issues of the Fables comic.

The Wolf Among Us Remastered is a late-October release slot Telltale will be happy to own on PS5, Xbox and PC: a noir-themed narrative thriller unlocking on Halloween-eve in the US (midnight ET on October 29 = 9 PM PT on October 28 on the West Coast), with the West Coast effectively getting the game the night before Halloween. The midnight-local console pattern with the midnight-Eastern-US carve-out means Australia and New Zealand get it first among English-speaking regions, and the UK gets it at midnight GMT after the clocks change on October 25. The Switch delay is the only complication, costing Telltale the Halloween overlap for Switch owners while still letting PS5/Xbox/PC hit the seasonal moment. Steam has no official unlock hour, so the Steam countdown on launch morning is the only way to know the exact minute; until then, treat midday Pacific as the convention. The October 20 pricing and Switch-date announcement is the next public touchpoint from Telltale, and the natural update moment for this page once the studio confirms the launch window.

Sources: Telltale Games official product page (telltalegames.com), Steam store page (Steam appid 3884860), Telltale Games official X post (October 15, 2026), Pixel Herald release date post and Switch delay post.

Edited by Kerwin Stewart, Editor-in-Chief · How we report