Dumb Ways to Build Release Date, Time & Price
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Release date | 10 September 2026 (all platforms) |
| Price | $7.99 USD on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox |
| Platforms | PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play |
| Players | 1-4 online co-op, plus Solo Play |
| Developer | Dumb Ways to Die (PlaySide) |
| Rating | ESRB T (Violence, Blood) |
Launch time in your time zone
PlaySide gave the launch as 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST, and a developer on the Steam forum added 10pm for China.
| Time zone | Launch time |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 AM, 10 September |
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 AM, 10 September |
| UK (BST) | 3:00 PM, 10 September |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 4:00 PM, 10 September |
| China (CST) | 10:00 PM, 10 September |
| UTC | 2:00 PM, 10 September |
Timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | PlaySide announces Dumb Ways to Build for 10 September with a 1-4 player co-op trailer. |
| 9 September 2026 | The pre-launch Steam post points players to the official Discord. Dot Esports publishes its review (9/10). |
| 10 September 2026 | Launch at 7:00 AM PT on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the Out Now trailer and the DUMBANANA! Bundle. |
| 10 September 2026 | Hotfix 1.2.70: connection and voice-chat fixes for some players in China, and no more duplicate Room Codes. |
Price and bundles
There is one edition at $7.99. A developer said there is no launch discount apart from bundles; the DUMBANANA! Bundle with BOMBANANA!, another $7.99 physics co-op game, takes an extra 10% off. On PS5 you also need PS Plus to play online. Details, family sharing and refunds are on the price page.
What comes next
- Launch (10 September 2026): 3 Crisis Jobs: Hotel Hapless, Drain Strain and Crane Climb, Normal and Master Builder versions of each Job, 25 certifications (Steam achievements), 1-4 player online co-op with cross-play, plus Solo Play
- Post-launch (no dates announced): New Jobs, New tools, More cosmetics, More certifications
On the Steam forum a developer confirmed three levels at launch, with more Jobs, tools, cosmetics and certifications to come. A player's claim that an update would raise the lobby to eight players was answered by the developer: four is the current maximum. Changes will be tracked on the patch notes page.
Release FAQ
When did Dumb Ways to Build come out?
On 10 September 2026 at 7:00 AM Pacific (10:00 AM Eastern, 3:00 PM in the UK), on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at the same time.
How much is Dumb Ways to Build?
$7.99 USD on all three platforms; regional prices vary by store. A developer said there is no launch discount outside bundles, and the DUMBANANA! Bundle with BOMBANANA! takes an extra 10% off.
Was Dumb Ways to Build anticipated?
Modestly. The announcement trailer passed about 597,000 views on the official channel in three weeks, the official Discord had around 400 members the day after launch, and 475 people were playing on Steam when we checked on 11 September.
Is Dumb Ways to Build getting updates?
Yes. PlaySide says the game will get several post-launch content updates with new Jobs, tools, cosmetics and certifications, without dates so far. Hotfix 1.2.70 shipped on launch day.