Platforms / Updated 2026-08-20
Release Date and Early Access
Current release state and the developer's 1.0 target.
Mandate Order entered Steam Early Access on August 12, 2026 in the Steam store region checked. Digital Sky says the Early Access target is about 12 months, but the 1.0 date can move with development quality and feedback.
Route
Do this in order
- 1
Use the Steam store for the current release state.
- 2
Check Steam News for dated roadmap changes.
- 3
Treat the 12-month window as a target, not a fixed 1.0 date.
- 4
Review the newest patch before relying on a launch-week guide.
What Early Access means for this game
The current build is sold and playable, while Digital Sky continues adding and revising systems. The store description names more maps, upgrades, livestock and farming depth, retainers, policies, units, defenses, late-game goals, onboarding, performance and compatibility as development priorities.
- The August 12, 2026 date is the Early Access release, not the promised 1.0 date.
- The roughly 12-month window is a development target.
- Save compatibility and balance can change with major updates.
- Steam News is the dated source for roadmap changes.
Early Access buying checklist
Buy based on the systems available now rather than an unannounced future feature. Check the current review trend, system requirements and newest patch notes in your Steam region.
- Confirm Windows support and hardware fit.
- Check the current regional price and discount.
- Read recent reviews for performance and progression blockers.
- Back up important saves before major system updates.
If it does not work
Store dates can display one day earlier in some time zones. Confirm the store region and timestamp before citing a conflict.
Completion signal
The Steam page shows Early Access and a purchasable Windows build.
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