Hell is Us Platforms & Editions

Hell is Us is a single-player action-adventure from Rogue Factor and Nacon. The original multi-platform launch arrived September 4, 2025 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Patch 1.7 added Xbox PC (Microsoft Store / Windows Store) as a fourth PC storefront. A Nintendo Switch 2 version targets October 8, 2026 after a two-week delay from the first announced September 24 date. This page compares SKUs, lists platform-specific notes, and links wiki resources for each purchase path.

There is no multiplayer, no live service season pass, and no cross-save announced between PC and consoles as of this writing. Pick the platform you prefer for third-person melee — performance and load times vary more than feature sets. Track ongoing fixes on patch news before assuming parity across stores.

Release timeline

Platform	Release date	Status
PC (Steam)	September 4, 2025	Available
PC (Epic Games Store)	September 4, 2025	Available
PC (Xbox / Microsoft Store)	July 2026 (patch 1.7)	Available
PlayStation 5	September 4, 2025	Available
Xbox Series X|S	September 4, 2025	Available
Nintendo Switch 2	October 8, 2026	Announced

Rogue Factor cited a busy September 2026 release window when delaying Switch 2 — the port was revealed at Nacon Connect 2026 with a dedicated trailer after earlier ESRB rating leaks. The slip from September 24 to October 8 gives the team two extra weeks for handheld optimization rather than launching beside a crowded AAA calendar. Switch 2 buyers should expect a patch stack closer to 1.7+ at ship, including the upgraded Guardian Detector and performance work from the April 2026 1.6 line.

Standard edition

The Standard edition includes the full base game:

• Complete three-act campaign (~30 hours typical first run)
• All weapons, glyphs, drone modules, and relics discoverable in-world
• Adjustable combat difficulty (Lenient, Balanced, Merciless)
• Photo Mode and investigation Datapad systems
• Post-launch patches via platform stores

Standard buyers access every story-critical code documented on the Codes Hub. No missions are paywalled behind DLC. Platinum hunters on Standard can earn every trophy — Deluxe only adds optional loot rooms, not endings.

Deluxe edition

The Deluxe edition adds digital bonus content on top of the Standard package. Confirmed wiki-relevant extras include:

• APC safe loot tied to Deluxe-only content — combination 199301 (see Codes Hub)
• Additional cosmetic or digital items per store listing (verify current Steam page for exact bundle names)

Deluxe does not grant permanent combat advantages required for completion. Speedrunners and achievement hunters on Standard miss only optional loot rooms, not endings or vault access.

Platform comparison

PC — Steam, Epic, and Xbox Store

All three PC storefronts run the same Unreal Engine 5 build family (1.7.22.50899 as of the latest major patch). Differences are mostly ecosystem-level:

• Steam — Full control remapping since the September 2025 interact patch; Steam Cloud saves; fastest hotfix deployment historically.
• Epic Games Store — Same gameplay patches on matching build numbers; verify cloud save settings per Epic account.
• Xbox PC (Microsoft Store) — Added with patch 1.7; integrates Xbox achievements and PC Game Pass eligibility should be checked on the live store page — no Game Pass announcement at 1.7 ship.

Shared PC notes:

• See PC controls for remapping after September 2025 updates.
• Tiered UE5 specs with upscaling — FSR4, XeSS 2.2.1, and DLSS where supported — on system requirements.
• Steam Deck and handheld PCs playable at lowered settings with FSR.

PlayStation 5

• DualSense adaptive triggers on charge attacks and drone modifiers
• Activity cards and trophy support
• Performance/quality modes — prefer performance for parry timing per console controls
• Patch 1.7 fixed Lymbic Forge audio glitch on PS5 specifically

Xbox Series X|S

• Series X targets higher resolution; Series S uses dynamic scaling
• Smart Delivery within Series family
• Same control layout as PS5 with Xbox face buttons
• Console players see major patches as 1.011 while PC lists 1.7 — build numbers align

Nintendo Switch 2 (2026)

• Expected feature parity with no-map exploration design
• Performance targets unconfirmed until late 2026 previews
• Delay to October 8, 2026 avoids September blockbuster congestion
• Pre-order bonuses TBD — recheck this page after official eShop listing
• Assume day-one patch notes will mirror patch news summaries from PC

Store links and pricing

Official PC store page: Steam — Hell is Us. Epic and Microsoft Store listings publish under Nacon. Console versions live on PlayStation Store and Xbox console stores. Prices vary by region and seasonal sales — Hell is Us participated in post-launch discounts on Steam within months of release.

Edition picker guide

Buyer profile	Recommendation
Story-only, budget conscious	Standard (any platform)
Completionist collecting every safe	Deluxe (APC code)
Handheld-first in 2026	Wait for Switch 2 reviews
PC hardware enthusiast	Standard on Steam or Epic + custom controls
Xbox ecosystem PC player	Microsoft Store build post-1.7

Cross-platform wiki usage

Build advice on the Build Hub applies identically across platforms — only inputs change. Patch news may deploy earlier on Steam; console and secondary PC stores should wait 24–48 hours before assuming parity. Review summary reflects launch builds on PS5 and PC; Switch 2 reception will diverge once hardware testing completes.

Platinum routing is identical on every SKU — use missables and platinum and the platinum checklist regardless of where you bought the game.

Related pages

Configure inputs before day one via Controls Hub. Plan loadouts with best loadouts. Track ongoing fixes on patch news. Compare post-1.7 Guardian Detector behavior when hunting Lymbic Entities on any platform.