Fate Trigger
Fate Trigger is Saroasis Studios' upcoming free-to-play third-person anime hero shooter for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and mobile. The Steam Next Fest playtest ended March 2, 2026, and the game remains planned for 2026 after its original first-quarter Early Access schedule was revised.
Latest update
Saroasis Studios ended Fate Trigger's Steam Next Fest playtest on March 2, 2026, took every server offline and wiped the test data.
The development lead then confirmed on March 31 that Early Access would not launch in the originally planned first quarter. Steam currently lists a 2026 release window without an exact date.
Release date and status
Fate Trigger is upcoming and planned for 2026, but Saroasis Studios has not announced a fixed commercial or Early Access date after revising the original schedule.
| Global release date | TBA |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Upcoming |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Steam and PS5 wishlists are open; the Steam Next Fest test has ended and the revised 2026 release has no fixed date. |
Platforms and availability
Current first-party store pages support Windows PC and PlayStation 5 wishlisting. The wider announced platform plan also covers Xbox Series X/S, Android and iOS, while exact launch timing and store availability for those versions remain unannounced.
Gameplay overview
Fate Trigger is a third-person hero shooter built around anime-style Awakeners with distinct movement, defensive, scouting and offensive abilities. Squads combine hero powers with firearms, gear scavenging and tactical positioning.
Steam describes Battle Royale, team point-defense and shrinking-zone trials, alongside respawn and transfer systems, weapon customization through Gun-Chips, short time-to-kill combat and cross-platform multiplayer.
Story, setting, or main mode
Players become Awakeners fighting across the Helix Airena and a world of floating islands. The current premise sends these chosen warriors into repeated life-or-death trials while they uncover the secrets behind the transformed world.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Epic Games' official Fate Trigger trailer introduces the Awakeners, floating arenas and ability-driven gunfights. Saroasis Studios' Steam media adds tactical combat, squad action and cinematic views of the science-fantasy setting.
Developer and publisher
Saroasis Studios develops Fate Trigger and publishes the PC version. Proxima Beta publishes the PlayStation 5 listing and supports the game's wider global publishing presence.
| Developer | Saroasis Studios |
| Publisher | Saroasis Studios |
| Official website | Fate Trigger |
Download and availability
Fate Trigger is not commercially downloadable because the current test is over and the release date remains unfixed. Players can wishlist the PC and PlayStation 5 versions and register through the official site.
System / Device Requirements
Steam and Saroasis Studios publish current Windows specifications. The announced smartphone versions do not yet have game-specific Android, iPhone or iPad requirements.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc B570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or Intel Arc B580 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 40 GB; SSD recommended | 40 GB; SSD recommended |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Mobile platform | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Android | No game-specific Android OS, chipset, RAM or storage floor published | No game-specific recommendation published |
| iPhone | No game-specific iOS version, device model or storage floor published | No game-specific recommendation published |
| iPad | No game-specific iPadOS version, device model or storage floor published | No game-specific recommendation published |