Evil School Price & Launch Discount
Confirmed USD pricing, two-week launch sale, and what you get for one purchase.
CineGame Interactive confirmed Evil School retail pricing in an August 6, 2026 Steam Community announcement — a rare explicit number for an FMV title approaching launch. This page records the USD anchor, launch discount window, and how pricing fits the game’s anti-bullying positioning. Cross-check Release Timeline for dates and Official Links Hub for store links.
Confirmed US pricing
| Item | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard price | $7.99 | Base store price at launch |
| Launch discount | 10% off | First two weeks after release |
| Promotional price | $7.19 | During launch sale window |
Developers framed the price as intentionally low barrier so players can experience the anti-bullying revenge story without premium AAA cost — wording from the official post emphasizes accessibility of “justice” themes rather than whale monetization.
Launch timing
Full game unlock targets August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC+8 per developer posts (some regional Steam pages briefly showed August 13 — treat August 14 as the team-confirmed global anchor unless Steam updates again).
An August 10, 2026 countdown announcement noted roughly three days remaining until launch — useful when verifying whether you are reading pre-launch or post-launch wiki sections.
What one purchase includes
CineGame confirmed no story split at launch:
- Complete narrative in one SKU — roughly 500 minutes of FMV content.
- 42 endings and 100+ branches — not episodic DLC gates.
- Optional future DLC may expand character backstories — not required to finish the revenge arc.
The demo remains free separately (app 4258630). Buying the full game (app 3818020) is not required to finish demo Chapter 1.
Demo vs paid scope
| Feature | Demo (free) | Full game ($7.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Complete | Complete (polished) |
| Chapters 2–6 | Under 2 min previews | Full hunting chapters |
| Endings | Subset | 42 routes |
| Price | $0 | $7.99 / $7.19 sale |
See Demo Endings for free-route coverage.
Regional pricing
Steam auto-converts from USD tiers per region. IsThereAnyDeal and SteamDB list staggered regional unlock times — some territories show later nominal dates on third-party trackers. Always check your local Steam cart before assuming US equivalents.
Wiki editors log USD figures because CineGame published them explicitly in English announcements; localized announcements may cite CNY or other anchors during Oriental Game Culture Week promotions.
Merchandise and crowdfunding
The June 14, 2026 Q&A mentioned merchandise crowdfunding in mid-July featuring signed character photos, game CD keys, and posters — separate from base game price. Watch Discord and Bluesky links on the Official Links Hub if physical goods interest you.
No mobile port
Developers reiterated no mobile version — genre and mature themes cited. Price discussion applies to Windows and macOS Steam only.
Wishlist strategy
Wishlisting app 3818020 triggers Steam email at launch and supports festival campaigns during Demo Next Fest. It does not lock in the $7.19 price automatically — add to cart during the two-week sale if discount matters.
Value comparison for genre fans
At under eight dollars base, Evil School sits below many FMV peers that ship at $15–$20. The trade-off is 40 GB storage and mature content warnings — budget disk space per System Requirements, not just wallet.
Post-launch price expectations
CineGame did not announce long-term sale cadence. Historical Chinese FMV titles often discount during seasonal Steam sales within six months — unconfirmed for Evil School. Launch buyers get earliest Endings Hub completion chase.
Related updates
- Release Timeline — milestone chronology
- Demo Patch Notes — pre-launch demo fixes
- Getting Started — try before you buy
Editor notes
If Steam cart price differs from this page after launch, the store page overrides wiki text — submit corrections via community discussion with announcement links. Launch discount end date is two weeks post-release unless extended in a new post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How much does Evil School cost?
USD $7.99 base. Launch sale $7.19 (10% off) for the first two weeks after August 14, 2026.
Is the demo included in the purchase?
The demo is a separate free Steam app. The full game is its own purchase.
Will there be a season pass?
No season pass announced. Optional character backstory DLC may arrive later.
Does the launch discount stack with bundles?
Not announced. Watch Steam for bundle SKUs after launch.