POLYARIS — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Survive the Arctic in this first-person single-player game. Releasing 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About POLYARIS
Welcome to the Arctic You're an engineer and polar explorer who finds yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time: somewhere in the far north, on the border between Norway and Russia. A nuclear explosion occurs. By sheer luck, your location in the Arctic zone spares you from the direct blast. But the aftermath is haunting—you've lost all contact with the outside world, and inexplicably, there's no one else around. Now it's just you, your skis, the melting glaciers, a boat, and a mystery you must unravel. Game's Core Features Deep survival mechanics: cold environment, clothing management, hunger and thirst, day-night cycle, dynamic weather, and more Skiing movement system Boating navigation Fishing system Crafting system Various enemies (polar bears, wolves, and scavengers) If you love these games, this is for you: The Long Dark The Long Drive The Forest Sons of the Forest Sunkenland DayZ Find out what happened and escape the Arctic As you explore this empty world, you'll find clues about what happened, and why no one else is around. Put together the pieces of the story and uncover secrets hidden under the ice.
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play POLYARIS?
Welcome to the Arctic You're an engineer and polar explorer who finds yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time: somewhere in the far north, on the border between Norway and Russia. A nuclear explosion occurs. By sheer luck, your location in the Arctic zone spares you from the direct blast. But the aftermath is haunting—you've lost all contact with the outside world, and inexplicably, there's no one else around. Now it's just you, your skis, the melting glaciers, a boat, and a mystery you must unravel. Game's Core Features De…
POLYARIS is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
View PC requirements & supported platforms
Platforms: Windows
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 or newer · Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 / Intel ARC A750 · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 or newer · Processor: Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 TI / AMD Radeon 6700 XT / Intel ARC B580 · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 50 GB available space
POLYARIS — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does POLYARIS release?
- POLYARIS is set to launch on 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is POLYARIS?
- POLYARIS is a Shooter game. Survive the Arctic in this first-person single-player game.
- Is POLYARIS multiplayer or co-op?
- No — POLYARIS is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is POLYARIS on Steam Deck or consoles?
- POLYARIS runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does POLYARIS cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are POLYARIS's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is POLYARIS worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made POLYARIS?
- POLYARIS is developed by Magic Pie.
- What games is POLYARIS similar to?
- POLYARIS sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is POLYARIS on?
- POLYARIS is available on Windows.
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