Current Release Status
Scam With Your Friends was released in Steam Early Access on October 15, 2026. The official Steam store and launch announcement show the game as available now, and SteamDB records the same release date.
This is an Early Access release rather than version 1.0. Players should expect updates, fixes and balance changes while development continues.
Is This the Full Release?
No. The current Steam version is in Early Access. The store notes say this phase is intended to gather player feedback and improve the game before the full release.
For the current game loop and systems, see the how-to-play guide .
When Is Version 1.0 Planned?
The Early Access notes describe an expected period of roughly two months and currently target a full release around mid-December 2026. That is a development target, not a guaranteed release date, and it may move as the team responds to launch feedback.
The announced scope and pricing plan are summarized in the Early Access roadmap .
What Happened to the Playtest?
The separate Steam Playtest is disabled. SteamDB records that Playtest invitations ended on October 14, 2026, one day before the Early Access release. Players now use the main Steam app rather than the testing app.
The former access rules and current disabled state are documented in the Playtest status guide .
Where Can You Play?
The official version is available for Windows PC through Steam. The store lists single-player, online co-op, public lobbies, full controller support and Steam Workshop support.
Check the published hardware baseline in the PC system requirements .
Launch Updates
The developers published launch-day hotfixes covering voice downloads, speech startup crashes, AI access errors linked to incorrect PC clocks, multiplayer reliability during Steam congestion, lobby filters and controller drift. Players with a current issue should check official Steam announcements for newer fixes.
See the verified change summary in Launch Hotfixes .