Tears Of Metal Enters Early Access This July On PC

Tears of Metal is finally releasing into Early Access in July

BY Dylan Blight

Jun 30, 2026

Montreal-based developer Paper Cult has announced that its co-op hack-and-slash roguelike Tears of Metal will be released into Early Access on July 22 on PC, with an Xbox console release planned before the end of 2026.

The Early Access version includes three Acts to play, each featuring different enemies and bosses. You’ll also have access to three playable heroes, village upgrades, equipment, emblems, companions and a range of progression systems, with additional content planned throughout the Early Access period.

Check out the Early Access trailer below.

Set on a war-torn island under siege, Tears of Metal combines fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with roguelike progression as players rebuild their village while taking on increasingly dangerous enemy forces.

Are you keen to jump into Tears of Metal during its Early Access period? Let me know in the comments section below.

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Dylan Blight

[He/Him] Dylan Blight is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Explosion Network, an independent Australian publication covering video games, film, television and pop culture. Since founding Explosion Network in 2017, Dylan has written and produced reviews, news, interviews, features and podcasts across the entertainment industry, while overseeing the publication's editorial direction and content.