Carnival Hunt Sets July 23 Early Access Date at $19.99

Carnival Hunt enters Steam Early Access on July 23, 2026, going live at 8:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM CEST. The base price is $19.99 USD, with regional pricing applied by territory, and a 10% discount will be available for a limited window around launch.

The developer, writing under the handle adamunet, is candid about the state of the release: bugs, balancing issues, and unfinished areas should be expected. Core mechanics are described as functional, tested with community involvement ahead of launch.

What's included at launch

• Two playable Hunters, each customizable through active abilities, passive upgrades, and modifier gear
• 32 rooms spanning several visual themes, procedurally assembled into different map layouts each match — a deliberate departure from fixed map structures common in the asymmetrical horror genre
• Ongoing Early Access plans covering stability work, balance refinement, player-feedback integration, and additional content such as new maps and Monsters

The modular map system is the headline design choice: rather than a static layout, rooms are drawn from a pool and connected differently each session, meaning navigation, chokepoints, and spatial awareness shift between matches. New rooms added during Early Access will expand that pool further.

The developer also notes that the price may increase as content expands toward full release — a standard Early Access caveat, but one stated plainly here.

For players weighing entry, the launch discount narrows the cost of getting in early while the game is still being shaped.