Drawquarium Release Date: November 13, 2026
Drawquarium launches on November 13, 2026 for Windows on Steam. What is confirmed about the release, the trailer, wishlists, and launch day.
Drawquarium is scheduled to launch on November 13, 2026 for Windows on Steam. The date was announced in September and reconfirmed in the October thank-you post, which also reported the release-date trailer's reach and a wishlist milestone. This page collects the confirmed release facts and separates them from the things players usually ask about but that have not been published.
Cost is still unannounced; the price page→ tracks what is confirmed.
Confirmed release facts
- Release date: November 13, 2026.
- Platform: Windows, via Steam.
- Developer: byKaleb.
- Publisher: rokaplay.
- Genre: cozy simulation and sandbox.
- Price: not published at the time of writing.
- Pre-purchase: not offered at the time of writing.
The store page lists the game as coming soon. There is no release time beyond the date, and Steam unlock times vary by region and by title.
The trailer numbers
The October 31 announcement reported:
- 1.6 million views on IGN.
- 800,000 views on Indie Game Hub.
- 160,000 likes and 6 million views on X.
- 8 million creator views.
- 65,000 wishlists added in one week.
These are developer-reported figures. They are useful as a signal of interest, not as a review score.
What happens on launch day
The game unlocks on Steam for Windows. The demo is a separate app and may or may not remain listed. The full game is expected to include the systems described in the September update: breeding, fish reactions, tank customization, bioluminescence, disco mode, the rebuilt editor, the global fish list, the Idea Generator, productivity tools, and the rebuilt wallpaper mode.
There is no published launch-day patch note, no day-one DLC, and no announced deluxe edition.
Is there a pre-order?
Not at the time of writing. The store page shows no pre-purchase option. If a pre-order appears later, treat it as a normal Steam pre-order and check the refund window.
Will it be on Game Pass?
No announcement. Do not assume a subscription release.
Time zone and unlock time
Steam does not publish a single global unlock time for every title. The date is November 13, 2026, but the hour depends on the store configuration and your region. The safe plan is to wishlist the game so Steam notifies you when it is purchasable, rather than waiting at midnight.
What to do before launch
- Wishlist the game. The developer's October post points to wishlists as the metric that matters before launch.
- Try the demo. Test the editor and wallpaper mode on your PC.
- Check your GPU. The minimum is a GTX 1060 or RX 580 with 6 GB of VRAM and DirectX 12.
- Decide on your first tank theme. A dark bioluminescent tank and a bright reef tank need different unlocks.
- Join the community. The rokaplay Discord is where playtest recruitment and bug reports happen.
A release date is a plan, not a guarantee. Delays happen. If the date moves, the store page is the first place to change, and this page will be updated.
Official source: Drawquarium store page ↗ and the release date announcement ↗, rokaplay ↗ and the Drawquarium Discord ↗
Should you wait for reviews?
For a $10–20 cozy game, reviews matter less than whether the loop fits you. The demo answers that better than a review. If you are unsure, play the demo, then decide. If you are sensitive to performance issues, wait a day for reports on your GPU.
FAQ
When does Drawquarium come out?
November 13, 2026.
What platforms is it on?
Windows via Steam. No Mac, Linux, console, or mobile version has been announced.
Is the release date confirmed?
Yes, as of the October 31, 2026 announcement. It can still change.
Can I pre-order it?
No pre-purchase option was listed at the time of writing.
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