Hiding deep below earth’s surface, the last survivors are kept safe, but a new threat has presented itself.

Is it human? Or Machine? And what does it mean for the remnants of the Human Race and their machine guardians? But what is this anomolya and what does it mean for the status quo within The Facility?

When Humanity Threatens Its Own Future - The Machines Must Step In.

Publisher ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup announced that Steel Seed has been pushed back to April 22, rather than launching on April 10 as previously announced.

These extra few weeks will give the talented team behind the game more time to finetune both platform adaptation on consoles and game optimisation.

"Since the game’s announcement, your excitement has been truly inspiring, and we know how much you've been looking forward to a deep dive into a dark sci-fi future on all platforms. That’s why we want to be completely open with you: We encountered some technical hurdles related to platform adaptation when running our platform certification tests. Rather than rushing the console release and risking a potentially substandard console user experience that requires swift patching, we have made the difficult, but necessary decision to delay the launch,” said Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing of ESDigital Games. 

“Our goal is to ensure that all players, regardless of platform, enjoy a polished and seamless experience. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience for our players. This additional time will allow us to optimise and polish all versions for launch, so they meet the standard we know you deserve."

Key Features:

• A Deadly, Post-Cataclysmic World: From towering industrial landscapes to eerie biodomes, the world of Steel Seed is as haunting as it is immersive. Explore a hand-crafted world and narrative that challenge the very definition of humanity.
• A Companion Like No Other: Zoe isn’t alone — her only ally is Koby, a prototype drone that becomes more than just a tool, but a crucial partner, offering guidance and helping to solve puzzles together. Koby is Zoe’s emotional anchor in an otherwise desolate world, creating a formidable duo in the face of any challenge.
• Stealth, Parkour & Dynamic Combat: Adapt your playstyle with a unique blend of stealth-action gameplay.
  • Stealth & Strategy – Use shadows, distractions, and the environment to evade or take down enemies.
  • Dynamic Combat – Face off against various enemy types and challenging bosses, each with unique abilities.
  • Upgradeable Abilities – Customize Zoe’s playstyle with three distinct skill trees featuring 40 different upgrades.
• A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Adventure: Steel Seed isn’t just about survival — it’s about exploring the fine line between human and machine, trust and control, resilience and despair. With a story revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda, the game delivers a deep and compelling narrative experience.

Steel Seed is coming to PC (Steam / Epic Games Store), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 22, 2025.