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Ikuma: The Frozen Compass

Ikuma: The Frozen Compass

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Release DateDec 31, 2026· Your local time: TBA
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Ikuma: The Frozen Compass is coming in 2026 to PC (Steam and Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — no exact date has been announced. The recommended specs call for an i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600 processor and a GTX 780 / R9 290X graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run Ikuma: The Frozen Compass.

Every trailer for Ikuma: The Frozen Compass and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. From Mooneye Studios, the developers of Lost Ember, it is a narrative open-world survival adventure set in 1864, pairing cabin boy Sam with his sled dog Ellie, solo or in co-op.

Release Date

PCDec 31, 2026
XboxDec 31, 2026
PS5Dec 31, 2026
Switch-

Unlock Times

To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.

Editions & Pre order

Coming soon.

Where to buy

Store↗Epic Games↗Steam↗

Release Milestones

2025-04-10 — Revealed at the Triple-i Initiative 2025 showcase with an announcement trailer: a solo/co-op Arctic survival adventure from the Lost Ember developers, planned for 2026 on PC (Steam, Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series.
2025-04-11 — Surpassed 10,000 Steam wishlists within 24 hours of the reveal, per developer Mooneye Studios.
2026-02-26 — Featured at the first Minimap Indie Game Showcase, where viewers voted it #3 most anticipated of the 30 games shown.

Game Overview

Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.

Screenshots

Trailers

Announcement Trailer

Trailer

System Requirements

pc

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

FAQ

When is Ikuma: The Frozen Compass coming out?

2026 on PC (Steam and Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — no exact date announced yet.

Will Ikuma: The Frozen Compass be on PC?

Yes — Steam and the Epic Games Store, plus PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; no macOS or Linux versions, no console exclusivity.

Where does Ikuma: The Frozen Compass take place?

On an uncharted Arctic island in 1864, where cabin boy Sam and his sled dog Ellie are stranded.

What kind of game is Ikuma: The Frozen Compass?

A narrative open-world survival adventure from the Lost Ember developers — play solo, freely switching between Sam and Ellie the dog, or in co-op with a friend.

When was Ikuma: The Frozen Compass announced?

April 10, 2025, at the Triple-i Initiative showcase; it passed 10,000 Steam wishlists within 24 hours.

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