Evil School Release Timeline
From store reveal to demo launch — every dated milestone toward August 14, 2026.
This chronology tracks verified public milestones for Evil School, the anti-bullying FMV revenge thriller from CineGame Interactive. Dates come from Steam store metadata, developer announcements on the Steam Community Hub, and press coverage — not rumor threads. When dates shift, this page updates and linked guides (Demo Walkthrough, Demo Endings) receive patch notes.
Upcoming anchor
Full release: August 14, 2026 — Windows and macOS on Steam. Developers confirmed this date in community posts citing final polish needs rather than content gaps — the story is coherent and complete at launch with no episodic split planned.
Some regional store pages briefly listed August 13; treat August 14 as the developer-confirmed global target unless Steam updates again.
Timeline table
| Date | Milestone | Source / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Production phase | 20+ TB footage, 100+ person crew, real campus sets |
| Early 2026 | Steam store page live | Full game app 3818020 listed as coming soon |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Demo release | Evil School Demo app 4258630 — Chapter 1 full, Ch2–6 previews |
| Feb–Aug 2026 | Pre-launch polish | Dev Q&A: two months of tuning before launch |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Demo patch T.2.23 | Russian VO test — Demo Patch Notes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Demo patch T.2.21 | English VO test |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Demo patch T.2.16 | QTE difficulty reduced, hidden items visible |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Launch date confirmed | August 14 + developer Q&A on DLC/mobile |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Price confirmed | USD $7.99 base, $7.19 launch sale (10% off two weeks) — see Price & Launch |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Launch countdown | Steam announcement — ~3 days to release |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Full game launch | ~500 min, 42 endings, 100+ branches |
| Post-launch | Possible DLC | Character backstories teased — not required for main plot |
Demo launch details (Feb 14, 2026)
The demo shipped alongside store visibility campaigns:
- Scope: Chapter 1 complete; Chapters 2–6 under two minutes each
- Size: 40 GB storage requirement matching full game
- Languages: English full audio plus sixteen subtitle languages on Steam
- Streaming: Allowed on YouTube, TikTok, etc. per store text
Players should start with Getting Started and track outcomes via Demo Ending Checklist.
Developer Q&A highlights
From Steam Community announcements (paraphrased factually):
- No mobile port planned — genre and mature themes cited
- No story split at launch — single purchase delivers full revenge arc
- DLC may expand backstories — optional, not cliffhanger continuation
- Anti-bullying intent — real incidents can exceed fictional plots in severity
Full quotes and links via Official Links Hub.
Production scale context
Understanding timeline helps set expectations for post-launch patches:
- ~500 minutes final gameplay from massive raw footage
- 42 endings requiring simultaneous polish
- AI disclosure — some shots/voice pre-rendered; may receive touch-ups
Large asset footprint means day-one patches focus on video sync and subtitle fixes more than content rewrites — still re-run System Requirements checks after updates.
What changes before launch
CineGame stated they will keep creating and adjusting content while polishing finished sections during the two months before August 14. Wiki impact areas:
- Trial UI tweaks → Trial Mechanism
- New trailer characters → Full Cast
- Ending count confirmations → Endings Hub
Bookmark Updates Hub for delta entries when patches drop.
After launch
Expected milestones post-August 2026:
- Achievement list publication
- Full 42-ending requirement charts
- Possible first DLC announcement
- Community discovery of missable flags — Endings FAQ expansion
How to stay current
- Wishlist on Steam for email notifications
- Follow Discord/Bluesky links on store page (Official Links Hub)
- Check this timeline after each Steam Next Fest or major trailer
Pre-launch checklist for players
- Wishlist app 3818020 before August 14, 2026
- Finish demo Chapter 1 and log endings on Demo Ending Checklist
- Verify 40 GB free space per System Requirements
- Follow Demo Next Fest for festival-specific patch notes
Pre-launch checklist for wiki editors
When CineGame posts dated news, append a row to the timeline table above before editing downstream guides — preserves audit trail for Endings FAQ and Branching Paths accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Is the release date final?
Developers confirmed August 14, 2026 as their chosen launch date barring unforeseen delays — monitor Steam for changes.
When did the demo release?
February 14, 2026 on Steam as Evil School Demo (app 4258630).
Will the game launch in early access?
No. CineGame targets a one-time full release.
Is a console version planned?
Not announced. Current platforms are Windows and macOS via Steam only.