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Duskfade Guides

Pick the page that matches the job in front of you: first hour, next area, collectibles, or completion.

How to choose a guide

Use this hub to pick the right Duskfade page. Start with controls if you just launched the game. Switch to the walkthrough when you need the next area. Open collectibles only when you are ready to clean up.

Game basics

TopicRelease-version answer
FormatSingle-player 3D action-platforming adventure
MovementJump, dash, grapple, and glide
StructureTick Town hub plus four returnable paths / worlds
Collectibles10 types. Current checklists say none are missable
Completion25 Steam achievements. Official FAQ: about 16 hours for collectibles plus achievements
PlatformsPC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2

Start playing

  • Beginner Guide — controls, movement, first-hour route.
  • Walkthrough — where to go next through Tick Town and the four paths.
  • Abilities — the official movement set and what unlocks later.
  • Worlds — hub and path list.

Completion and platforms

Need official channels instead? Use Official Links for Steam, the Official Duskfade Discord, and Weird Beluga’s YouTube.

More player guides

Demo

Does Duskfade Demo Progress Carry to the Full Game?

No. Duskfade demo progress does not carry to the full game. Weird Beluga's official FAQ says every player must start again because the released opening includes more content and polish than the demo.

Demo

Duskfade Demo Length: How Long Does It Take?

The current Duskfade demo offers more than one hour of gameplay according to Weird Beluga's June 2026 Steam announcements. A recorded full playthrough lasts about 1 hour 25 minutes, but exploration, retries, and route choices make individual times vary.

Demo

Duskfade Demo: Platforms, Length, and Progress

The Duskfade demo is a free sample released for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The expanded June 2026 build offers more than an hour of gameplay, and its progress does not transfer to the full game.

Game Length

Duskfade Length: How Long Is the Full Game?

Expect roughly 15-20 hours if you explore for secrets, based on a developer estimate. A separate official FAQ says about 16 hours for all collectibles and achievements, while an outside story-only estimate is 8-10 hours.

Reviews

Duskfade Metacritic Score and Review Breakdown

Duskfade has a Metacritic score of 79/100 from 15 critic reviews and a Generally Favorable label, as checked on August 14, 2026. The user score was still listed as TBD at that time.

Platforms

Duskfade on Steam: Price, Reviews, and Features

Duskfade launched on Steam on August 13, 2026 at a $29.99 US list price. It is Steam Deck Verified and supports Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, full controllers, and 25 achievements.

Guide

Duskfade Parents Guide: Ratings and Content

Duskfade contains Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood according to official Nintendo and PlayStation listings. Xbox lists PEGI 7 with Mild Violence, and the game is a single-player adventure without online multiplayer.

Platforms

Duskfade PC: Release, Stores, and System Specs

Duskfade is available on Windows PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store, released August 13, 2026. It requires Windows 10 64-bit, DirectX 12, 8 GB RAM, and 20 GB storage at minimum.

Release & Purchase

Duskfade Pre Order: What Was Offered?

Duskfade preorders are no longer active because the game launched on August 13, 2026. Console preorders opened July 16 with a limited 20% discount, while Steam offered wishlisting followed by a launch discount rather than a preorder.

Release & Purchase

Duskfade Price by Region and Launch Offer

Duskfade's official full price is $29.99 in the US, €29.99 in the euro region, and £24.99 in the UK. The launch campaign discounted the game by 20% for its first two weeks.

Platforms

Duskfade PS5: Release Date, Features, and Demo

Duskfade launched on PlayStation 5 on August 13, 2026. The PS5 store lists one-player offline play, Remote Play, vibration and trigger effects, while a free PS5 demo arrived in June 2026.

Release & Purchase

Duskfade Release Date and Launch Platforms

Duskfade released on August 13, 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The same date applied to all four confirmed platform groups.

Reviews

Duskfade Review Roundup: Is It Worth Playing?

Duskfade received generally favorable launch reviews, with 79 on Metacritic and 83 on OpenCritic as of August 14, 2026. Critics commonly praise its 3D platforming, visual style, music, and bosses, while combat and technical roughness divide opinion.

Technical

Duskfade Switch 2 Specs and Performance

Official Duskfade Switch 2 specs confirm a 6.8 GB download, TV, tabletop and handheld modes, and one-player support. Reports suggest 60 fps docked and 40 fps handheld, but Nintendo does not publish those targets.

Platforms

Duskfade Switch 2: Release, Price, and Performance

Duskfade is available digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, released August 13, 2026 at a $29.99 US list price. Nintendo lists a 6.8 GB download with TV, tabletop, and handheld play.

Technical

Duskfade System Requirements for PC

Duskfade requires a 64-bit Windows 10 PC, 8 GB RAM, DirectX 12, 20 GB storage, and at least a GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB or RX 580 4 GB. The recommended tier raises memory to 16 GB and the GPU to RTX 2060 8 GB or RX 5700 8 GB.

Platforms

Duskfade Xbox: Release, Features, and Demo

Duskfade launched for Xbox Series X|S on August 13, 2026. The Xbox store lists Play Anywhere, 4K UHD, HDR10, variable refresh rate, 60 fps+, achievements, and cloud saves.

Platforms

Is Duskfade on Nintendo Switch?

Duskfade is not confirmed for the original Nintendo Switch. Its Nintendo release is for Switch 2 only as of August 14, 2026, with no official announcement of a first-generation Switch port.

Release & Purchase

Is There a Duskfade Physical Copy?

No official Duskfade physical edition was confirmed as of August 14, 2026. Weird Beluga says it would like to make one, but must first evaluate digital launch results and production feasibility.

Resources

Is There an Official Duskfade Wiki?

No official Duskfade wiki has been identified. Use the developer and publisher pages, Steam news, the Official Duskfade Discord, and PCGamingWiki for first-party or technical facts.