Holstin will launch in 2027 on PC and consoles, and will be a Day One Xbox Game Pass release, according to a Gamescom 2026 update from Team17 and developer Sonka.
Watch the trailer
During Gamescom 2026, Team17 and Sonka confirmed the title’s 2027 release window and that Holstin will debut on Xbox Game Pass at Day One. A trailer accompanying the announcement runs for more than 90 seconds.
Setting and premise
Holstin is described as a psychological survival horror game set in a 1990s Polish town named Jeziorne, infected by a mysterious living substance. Players assume the role of Tomasz, who travels to Jeziorne to find his missing friend Bartek and uncovers the town’s strange happenings and the presence at work there.
Development history and what’s been shown
The project was first announced in 2022, and over the years the team has released multiple gameplay videos. A Steam demo provides the first two hours of gameplay for those following the project.
Following Holstin ahead of launch
A trailer for the game and the option to wishlist Holstin on Steam were highlighted ahead of the 2027 launch on PC and consoles. The title is positioned as a Day One Xbox Game Pass release at launch.
