Fading Echo arrives on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on July 21, 2026, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions confirmed for later in 2026. Developed by Emeteria and published by New Tales, the game was officially announced in June 2025 and has been playable on Steam in demo form since January 2026.
Release date and platforms
PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) launches on July 21, 2026. Console versions — PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — are confirmed but don't yet have a specific date beyond "2026." Both will be available through their respective platform storefronts when they arrive. No pricing has been disclosed. Game Pass, PS Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online availability are all unconfirmed.
What is Fading Echo?
Fading Echo is developed by Emeteria and published by New Tales, a French publisher known for backing indie titles with distinctive visual styles. The game is a single-player 3D action-adventure platformer with RPG elements — a genre blend that leans into movement, combat, and environmental interaction rather than open-world exploration.
The central character is One, a young woman whose world is coming apart in a literal sense: time and reality are unraveling, and she's the one who has to stop it.
Gameplay and story
One's core ability is control over water — she can transform into it and use it to interact with environments in ways that unlock new traversal options and combat techniques. The movement set includes jumping and gliding, with new skills added as the game progresses. Combat runs through a mix of water-based abilities and direct fighting against enemies and obstacles.
The story hook is the collapse of time and reality itself. One's mission puts her up against forces that shouldn't exist — the game's trailer and promotional materials lean into surreal, fluid visual design that mirrors what's happening to the world around her.
Announcement timeline
- June 7, 2025: Officially announced; Steam wishlisting went live
- January 22, 2026: PC demo released on Steam
- June 6, 2026: Trailer shown at Future Games Show; July 21 PC launch date confirmed
Is Fading Echo on Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus?
Not confirmed. Neither Game Pass nor PS Plus availability has been announced for the PC or console versions.
Console players will need to wait past the July 21 PC launch for a specific date — we'll update this page when it's confirmed.