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Hearth and Hamlet Wiki & Guide
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- Release
- August 19, 2026
- Expected unlock
- 16:00 UTC (expected)
- Price
- Not announced
- Platforms
- Windows + SteamOS/Linux
- Mode
- Single-player
- Latest Demo
- Demo v1.0.46
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Practical paths through the first hour, worker bottlenecks, Food and Gold pressure, and incoming raids.
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Hearth and Hamlet Demo vs Full Game
Play the free Hearth and Hamlet Demo on Steam. Check its length, download size, v1.0.46 content, limits, and save-transfer status before the August 19 release.
Hearth and Hamlet Guides
Practical Hearth and Hamlet guides for beginners, first-hour progression, worker allocation, Food and Gold, and raid defense.
Hearth and Hamlet Beginner Guide
Start Hearth and Hamlet with a reliable Demo-aware plan for gathering, workers, Food, buildings, research, Gold, happiness, and raids.
Hearth and Hamlet Price
The official Hearth and Hamlet launch price has not been announced. See the early $9.99 target, regional pricing status, and confirmed release facts.
Hearth and Hamlet Release Date & Time
Hearth and Hamlet launches on August 19, 2026. See the confirmed date, expected Steam unlock time, and regional time conversions.
Hearth and Hamlet System Requirements
Official Hearth and Hamlet minimum and recommended PC requirements for Windows, SteamOS, and Linux, including RAM, GPU, CPU, and storage.
Popular player questions
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When does Hearth and Hamlet release?
The full game launches August 19, 2026. SteamDB currently expects 16:00 UTC, but the hour is not an official guarantee.
See release details 02How much will Hearth and Hamlet cost?
The final launch price is not announced. An early US$9.99 target is historical context, not a confirmed store price.
Check price status 03Is there a free Demo?
Yes. Demo v1.0.46 is free on Steam and covers only part of the full kingdom progression.
Open the Demo guide 04Which platforms are supported?
Windows and SteamOS/Linux are confirmed. macOS, consoles, GOG, and mobile versions are not announced.
Review platform support 05Where should a beginner start?
Stabilize Food, automate Wood, add workers carefully, and spend research on the bottleneck blocking your next step.
Read the beginner guide 06How do you get Gold without running out of Food?
Demo v1.0.46 introduces Gold. Build it only after Food and essential worker production are stable.
Learn how to get Gold 07How should workers be allocated?
Protect Food first, keep construction materials moving, and retain flexible workers for shortages and raids.
Plan worker allocation 08How do policies, taxes, and happiness interact?
Policies trade income, welfare, security, and happiness against the production capacity of the kingdom.
Understand policies 09How do you prepare for raids?
Prepare guards and defenses before the warning becomes urgent without stripping the Food jobs that sustain the settlement.
Prepare for raids 10What are the PC system requirements?
The official minimum lists Windows 10, 8 GB RAM, a GTX 650 or equivalent GPU, and 1 GB of storage.
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