Echo Weaver gets October 8 release date on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC

Developer Moonlight Kids and publisher Akupara Games have confirmed that Echo Weaver – their time-loop take on the Metroidvania genre – will launch on October 8, 2026. The game is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC simultaneously. It will also be available on Game Pass from day one.

The announcement came alongside a release date trailer that shows the protagonist jumping, gliding, and racing through a fractured world on the edge of reset.

A Metroidvania Built Around Knowledge, Not Items

Echo Weaver has been on the radar of genre fans for some time, drawing attention for its persistent time-loop mechanic and what Moonlight Kids calls the “MetroidBRAINia” – a knowledge-based spin on the classic Metroidvania formula.

The gating in the game does not come down to unlocking new abilities; instead it is the player who must learn how to pull off certain mechanics. Areas do tutor abilities, but stumbling upon them early does not lock you out – you can use the power right away.

That design philosophy flips a core pillar of the genre. Rather than collecting items to open new routes, everything is theoretically accessible from the start – players simply need to figure out how.

The Loop as a Resource

Echo Weaver puts you in the role of the last of the Weavers – a remnant of a ruined society trapped in a glitching time loop – and tasks you with exploring the shattered remains of Provenance, uncovering a deep conspiracy, and piecing together the one perfect loop that leads to freedom.

Players meet a digitalised cat named INTERMIND that lives in their mind, and time itself is a consumable resource: when it runs out, the loop ends and a new cycle begins.

A Metroidvania at heart, Echo Weaver adds twists like repeating cycles and progression through gained knowledge rather than items or upgrades.

Platform Breakdown

Early Impressions Point to a GOTY Contender

The game has already been previewed by press. In the early hands-on hours, the puzzles, combat, and platforming were noted as “thoughtful and well-designed.” Steam blurbs also collected strong pre-release sentiment, with one outlet calling it “Brilliant… a GOTY contender.”

A demo was made available during the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, giving PC players an early taste before the October launch window was confirmed.

Moonlight Kids is a collaborative indie development team spread across Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, and Spokane, WA. Akupara Games, their publishing partner, is based in Los Angeles, California.

For deal hunters, Echo Weaver represents strong value at launch given its Game Pass inclusion and multiplatform day-one availability. Keep an eye on the live price tracker below for the best PC key prices ahead of October 8.

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