Clawed Release Date Tracker

Clawed is Flatrock Games’ debut co-op survival horror title set in Prehistoria, a abandoned dinosaur theme park where covert operatives fight raptors, solve environmental puzzles, and extract sensitive material before the park claims another squad. If you are planning wishlists, co-op marathons, or creator coverage, this page tracks every official release date change so you can schedule around the real Steam unlock - not outdated blog posts or forum rumors.

The current confirmed launch is August 13, 2026 on Steam for the full game (App ID 3394840). A free demo (App ID 3770910) remains available for practice runs with up to four-player online co-op. This tracker documents how Flatrock arrived at that date and what each delay meant for players.

Current status at a glance

Item	Detail
Full game release	August 13, 2026 (Steam)
Full game Steam App ID	3394840
Demo Steam App ID	3770910
Platform	PC (Steam)
Co-op	Online, up to 4 players
Official site	flatrockgames.com/clawed/

Cross-check this table against the Updates Hub whenever Flatrock posts new community letters. This wiki also validates dates through content/facts.json so guides like Getting Started and Co-op Guide stay consistent.

Release timeline

Q1 2026 window (initial target)

Flatrock originally aimed for a Q1 2026 release during Clawed’s first public scheduling. In dev diary updates, the studio explained that Clawed entered a polishing and final testing stage where squeezing the game into a December or early-year slot would compromise quality. As a debut indie team, they prioritized a stable co-op experience over hitting an arbitrary calendar box.

That decision foreshadowed later delays: demo feedback triggered system reworks, encounter redesigns, and longer QA passes - especially for online co-op after Flatrock rebuilt networking following player reports.

July 23, 2026 (announced date, later moved)

Flatrock eventually announced July 23, 2026 as the concrete Steam release date. Marketing materials, Steam store pages, and community posts aligned on that day. Players organized co-op groups, creators booked streams, and wishlist momentum built toward late July.

August 13, 2026 (current date - July 23 delay)

In a public Steam community update addressed to “Prehistorians,” Flatrock moved Clawed from July 23 to August 13, 2026. The studio cited two main reasons:

1. Launch window crowding. July 23 became an exceptionally busy release day with many major titles launching the same week, reducing visibility for a mid-size indie horror launch.
2. Additional polish time. Flatrock stated the extra weeks would improve final quality and give players, creators, and press a better opportunity to discover the game.

The team apologized for disappointment so close to the prior date and reaffirmed commitment to opening Prehistoria’s gates on August 13. No feature cancellation was announced alongside the delay - framing remained “polish and positioning,” not scope cuts.

What the delay means for players

Demo stays active. You can continue rehearsing squads in the five-plus-hour demo while waiting for the full unlock. Use the Demo Checklist and Co-op Builds pages to stay sharp.

Co-op practice remains valuable. Networking and encounter patches may still land before launch; follow Dev News for changes that affect invite stability or dinosaur behavior.

Wishlist still matters. Steam wishlist signals help Flatrock gauge interest and notify you at unlock. Add the full game from the official Steam store page - linked also from our Links Hub.

Schedule streams and clan events for August 13+. Treat July 23 plans as obsolete unless Flatrock communicates otherwise through official channels.

Wishlist and demo links

• Wishlist / buy the full game: use the Clawed Steam store listing (App ID 3394840).
• Download the free demo: install from the same Steam ecosystem - demo App ID 3770910 - so your squad can sync versions easily.
• Join the community: Discord at discord.gg/N5pQDqvWME for LFG, delay discussion, and patch-day coordination.

Never trust third-party key sellers for a not-yet-released Steam title; only the official store and later authorized Steam promotions are safe.

How to track future changes

Flatrock communicates schedule shifts through Steam community posts, the official website, and Discord announcements summarized on our Dev News page. If a new delay or early access experiment appears:

1. Check Steam’s planned release date field for App ID 3394840.
2. Read Flatrock’s full statement - not headline summaries - for whether co-op or demo access changes.
3. Update your squad via Co-op Guide version checks before launch night.

We update this tracker within hours of verified official posts. Speculation from leak accounts or retailer placeholders is ignored until confirmed.

Launch day checklist

When August 13 arrives (unless superseded by a future official change):

• Verify all squad members own the full game, not just the demo.
• Confirm day-one patch completion in Steam downloads.
• Pick Classic or Survival mode in advance - Survival adds hunger, thirst, weather, and day/night pressure.
• Assign co-op roles from Co-op Builds before entering Main Street.
• Keep Key Locations open for route planning during first full-game clear.

Return to the Updates Hub for dev diary summaries and post-launch patch tracking once Prehistoria opens.