Current status
As of November 1, 2026, Malignus is in the final stretch before Early Access. The full game is not yet purchasable. The free demo — also described as the beta test — is available on Steam, and the Early Access launch is scheduled for November 13, 2026.
That status is based on Mossbomb's official site, the press kit and the Steam store pages. Steam can display November 12 in some regions; the developer's own materials say November 13. The exact unlock hour has not been announced.
Development timeline
December 2025
December 2025
Development begins
Official historyMossbomb starts building Malignus in Godot.
June 2026
June 2026
First numbered builds and co-op code
Official historyThe project reaches its first numbered builds and the first co-op multiplayer code.
June–August 2026
June–August 2026
59 pre-alpha builds
Official historyFrom late July, builds go to playtesters through Steam.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
Alpha 1
Official historyThe first numbered alpha build.
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Alpha 22 and nine languages
Official historyThe 22nd alpha lands in just over seven weeks; the game now supports nine languages.
October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
Free demo launches
Official / SteamThe demo, also described as the beta test, releases on Steam and contains everything in the current game.
November 13, 2026
November 13, 2026
Early Access begins
Official planPlanned Early Access launch at $19.99 on Windows PC via Steam.
Following year
Following year
Monthly updates toward 1.0
Official planAbout one year of monthly updates is planned, with Steam Workshop support during Early Access and a planned $29.99 price at 1.0.
A timeline is not a promise
The first six entries are historical milestones from Mossbomb's press kit. The Early Access date, monthly cadence and 1.0 plan are forward-looking statements. We label them as plans, not completed work.
Early Access plan
| Item | Confirmed plan | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Early Access date | November 13, 2026 | Developer's official site. Steam displays November 12 in some regions. |
| Early Access price | $19.99 USD | Regional pricing may differ. Price may rise at 1.0. |
| Planned 1.0 price | $29.99 USD | Mossbomb's stated plan, not a guarantee. |
| Update cadence | Monthly, about one year | Mossbomb plans a steady monthly schedule during Early Access. |
| Workshop | During Early Access | Not available at launch. Mossbomb plans Steam Workshop support during Early Access. |
| Platform | Windows PC (Steam) | No Mac, Linux or console version has been announced. |
The developer's Early Access answers say the game is fully playable today with six races, four Bosses, wired traps, invasions, prisoners, overworld raids, 30+ creatures, four schools of magic and 2–4 player co-op. They also say to expect bugs and balance changes. The Early Access page covers the buying decision.
Patch notes policy
There are no public Malignus patch notes before launch because the game has not launched. We will not invent a patch history to make the site look active.
Once Early Access begins, this page will track official updates from Mossbomb and the Steam news feed. Our policy:
- Link the primary source. Every update entry points to the official post or Steam announcement.
- Separate fixes from plans. “Planned” and “released” are different labels.
- Update affected pages. When a boss, trap or system changes, the database page and its reviewed date change too.
- No fake freshness. We do not change a date to make a page look newly updated.
- No content padding. If a patch only fixes a crash, the entry says so; it does not become a 1,000-word article.
Sources
Sources for this page
- 01Malignus press kit and fact sheet — Mossbomb
Fact sheet, development history, feature list, character and creature art, screenshot captions, and permission for press and content creators to use the kit's media in coverage of Malignus.
- 02Mossbomb — the studio making Malignus — Mossbomb
Developer site. Confirms the November 13, 2026 Early Access date, $19.99 Early Access price, $29.99 planned 1.0 price, monthly updates, demo status, platforms, co-op and headline features.
- 03Malignus on Steam — Valve / Mossbomb
Store description, Early Access Q&A, tags, supported languages, features, system requirements and the storefront's November 12, 2026 date display.
- 04Malignus Demo on Steam — Valve / Mossbomb
Separate demo app. Confirms the October 19, 2026 demo release, the demo's 'everything in the current game' scope, co-op support and demo system requirements.
Accessed 1 November 2026. Full source log and verification notes: Malignus Wiki sources.
