Paralives enters Steam Early Access on Monday, May 25, 2026, with a simultaneous worldwide rollout tied to a single moment on the clock. The launch hour has been confirmed by the development team in their pre-release communications and on the official Paralives news feed.
Quick answer: Paralives unlocks at 10:00 AM EDT on May 25, 2026 (14:00 UTC), worldwide and simultaneously on Steam for PC and Mac.
Release time: Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT (14:00 UTC)
Paralives release time by region
The launch happens at the same instant everywhere. Convert 14:00 UTC to your local time using the table below.
| Region | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 7:00 AM | May 25, 2026 |
| Denver (MDT) | 8:00 AM | May 25, 2026 |
| Chicago (CDT) | 9:00 AM | May 25, 2026 |
| New York / Montreal (EDT) | 10:00 AM | May 25, 2026 |
| São Paulo (BRT) | 11:00 AM | May 25, 2026 |
| London (BST) | 3:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Paris / Berlin / Madrid (CEST) | 4:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Warsaw / Rome (CEST) | 4:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Moscow (MSK) | 5:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Dubai (GST) | 6:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| New Delhi (IST) | 7:30 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Beijing / Shanghai (CST) | 10:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Tokyo / Seoul (JST/KST) | 11:00 PM | May 25, 2026 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 12:00 AM | May 26, 2026 |
| Auckland (NZST) | 2:00 AM | May 26, 2026 |
Where to buy Paralives
Paralives launches exclusively on Steam for Windows and macOS. There is no pre-order, but wishlisting the game on Steam will trigger a release-day notification. Console and mobile versions are not planned.
The Early Access price is $39.99 USD. Paralives Studio has stated the price will rise gradually as content is added during Early Access, up to the full 1.0 launch. All future expansions and updates will be free, with no paid DLC.
What launches on day one
The Early Access build is intentionally a foundation, not a finished 1.0 release. The day-one feature set centers on the three pillars of the simulation, with additional systems rolling out as free updates through the Early Access period.
| Area | Available at launch | Coming later (free updates) |
|---|---|---|
| Paramaker (character creation) | Height, body and face sliders, asymmetry, color wheels for hair, clothing and accessories | Additional clothing and content packs |
| Build mode | Curved walls, free-form rooms, resizable windows and furniture, color wheels on most items | Basements and pools (before 1.0) |
| Live mode | Together cards, Storyteller gameplay modifiers, open-world town with events | Expanded autonomy, additional careers and activities |
| Modding | Steam Workshop support for creations and custom content | Script mods not currently planned |
How to be ready at 10 AM EDT
Step 1: Add Paralives to your Steam wishlist so you get an email and client notification when the store page goes live for purchase at the release moment.
Step 2: Confirm your machine meets the listed Steam requirements once they appear on the store page closer to launch. Paralives runs on Windows and macOS only.
Step 3: At 10:00 AM EDT on May 25, refresh the Steam store page, purchase, and start the download. The launch is global and simultaneous, so there is no staggered regional rollout to wait on.
Why the date changed
Paralives was originally scheduled for December 8, 2025. On November 14, 2025, designer Alex Massé announced a delay to May 25, 2026, citing playtest feedback that flagged impactful bugs and a need to flesh out town activities before the Early Access launch. The price, platforms, and free-expansion commitment have remained unchanged through the delay.
If you only need one number to remember: 10 AM Eastern, May 25, 2026. Everything else, including price tiers and post-launch content, slots in around that single global unlock.