Tides of Tomorrow is almost here. THQ Nordic's narrative adventure launches on April 22, 2026, and unlike a lot of modern releases, it drops at exactly the same time everywhere on the planet. No regional rolling unlocks, no New Zealand head start. One moment, one launch. Here's every start time you need, broken down by region.
When does Tides of Tomorrow release?
Tides of Tomorrow releases on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The game arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, following a demo that went out last year. The premise is genuinely interesting: your playthrough is shaped by the decisions and performances of other players, meaning your friends' choices leave a mark on your own journey through the game.
The price point sits below many comparable releases right now, which makes it a reasonable pick if you're filling time before the heavier May slate arrives.
THQ Nordic confirmed there will be no launch delays. The April 22 date is locked.
Tides of Tomorrow Release Date & Start Times
What time does Tides of Tomorrow unlock in your region?
Because Tides of Tomorrow uses a global simultaneous release, every region unlocks at the same absolute moment. That's good news for players who hate waiting while others stream the game, but it does mean some regions get stuck with awkward hours. Australian and New Zealand players are looking at late night and early morning unlocks respectively, while North America gets a civilized mid-morning window.
The table below lists every major region's start time, sourced from PlayStation's official store listing:
New Zealand players will technically be playing on April 23 local time, not April 22. Plan your sleep schedule accordingly.
What platforms is Tides of Tomorrow available on?
At launch, Tides of Tomorrow is available on three platforms:
- PC (via Steam, App ID 2820820)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
There's no mention in available sources of a last-gen PS4 or Xbox One version, or a Nintendo Switch release at this time. Based on available information, no additional platform announcements have been made ahead of the April 22 launch.
Tides of Tomorrow Release Date & Start Times
What makes Tides of Tomorrow different from other narrative games?
The standout mechanic here is how other players' choices bleed into your own experience. You're not just following a fixed story path; you're following in the footsteps of friends and the broader player base, with their decisions and in-game performances actively shaping what you encounter. It's a genuinely novel approach to single-player storytelling, and it's the main reason this one has been on the radar since the demo dropped last year.
Whether that system holds up across a full playthrough is something that only becomes clear once the game is out. The demo gave an early taste, but the full launch on April 22 is when the design gets tested at scale.
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