Official development archive
A chronological record of first-party milestones, test windows, and development disclosures. Dates refer to public announcements; planned features are labeled as plans rather than completed release content.
Last verified August 26, 2026 · Updated August 26, 2026
July 20, 2026FakeFish announced that the first Frostrail closed beta will begin on August 31, 2026. Registration is open and previously registered players do not need to register again. The accompanying press kit placed the announcement during Steam Train Fest and quoted lead designer Ez Jämsen saying the game had almost 500,000 Steam wishlists.
July 2026In the Closed Beta press kit, lead designer Ez Jämsen said Frostrail had gained almost 500,000 Steam wishlists since reveal. This updates the earlier April 28 milestone of 400,000 and remains a wishlist count, not sales or concurrent players.
May 13, 2026The team reported more than 100,000 playtest applications and detailed a new tutorial, cross-level progression, multiple exits, dungeon and tundra improvements, train defense, Relics, enemy variations, clothing, and repair workstations.
April 28, 2026The team announced that Frostrail had passed 400,000 Steam wishlists. This is a wishlist milestone, not an active-player or sales count.
April 16–May 4, 2026The first closed playtest began April 16, was originally scheduled through April 27, and was later extended to May 4. The test focused on the early gameplay loop and included a friend-invite chain.
February 27, 2026Shiro Games published the official gameplay trailer showing the train, frozen exploration, crafting, and combat direction.
December 8, 2025Following a limited November playtest, the team said the core train-driving, exploration, and crafting loop worked while tutorials, AI, usability, accessibility, and performance still needed improvement.
Q4 2026The official Steam store currently lists a Q4 2026 Early Access window. No exact public release date or price has been announced.
