Big news, everyone: Hope In The City launches November 10th, 2026 and it's coming day one on XBOX, alongside Steam!
The announcement was made today as part of XBOX's Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, sharing the stage with 17 other titles during the XBOX Direct at TGS (running September 17–21).
What's confirmed:
📅 Release date: November 10th, 2026
🎮 Day one on XBOX: launching simultaneously on XBOX, XBOX Game Pass and Steam
🎬 New trailer: premiered alongside the announcement, with fresh looks at Hope's story and the mystery at its core
🔞 Age rating: ESRB Teen | PEGI 12
This one means a lot to us. Here's what our Creative Director, Judith Cheung, had to say:
"Hope in the City has been such a special project for our team, and we're incredibly excited to finally bring Hope's story to players on XBOX and PC. We set out to create a different kind of mystery, where observation, curiosity and creativity are your greatest tools, set against a part of Northeast China rarely explored in games. We can't wait for players to step into Hope's shoes and uncover the truth for themselves."
A journey that's already turned heads
Before today, Hope In The City had already made its mark, featured at Future Games Show Live, Women-Led Games, Game Devs of Color, and The Indie Premiere, plus nominations at BIC Festival and gamescom dev for Excellence in Narrative, Most Innovative Game, Best Sound Design, Excellence in Social Impact, and Most Promising Game.
In Tokyo this week?
If you're at Tokyo Game Show, you can go hands-on with the demo in person at the Ukiyo Game Bar & Cafe, just a short walk from Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace.
Can't make it to Japan? The demo is live on Steam right now, no plane ticket required.
👉 Wishlist Hope In The City on Steam and get ready for November 10th! See you soon,
Thomas - Lofty Sky & NAGA Agency