Is Tears of Metal on PS5 or Xbox? Platforms & Console Status
Tears of Metal is on Steam, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Check its PS5 status, Game Pass listing, Play Anywhere support, and Steam Deck note.
Tears of Metal is available on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S. No official PS5 version or release date was found in the Paper Cult, Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation sources reviewed on August 15, 2026.
What is confirmed
- Steam lists the Windows Early Access release from July 22, 2026.
- Xbox lists PC and Xbox Series X|S with Play Anywhere on the console product.
- The Xbox Game Preview listing appears in PC/Ultimate subscription information.
- No official PS5 version or release date was found in the sources reviewed on August 15.
- The August 13 patch says it should improve Steam Deck stability, but it does not provide a compatibility rating or benchmark.
Platform comparison
| Platform | Official status | Key listing details |
|---|---|---|
| Steam / Windows | Available in Early Access | Solo, online co-op, Steam achievements, Windows requirements |
| Microsoft PC | Official Xbox ecosystem listing | PC support, cloud saves on listed products, Xbox cross-platform capabilities |
| Xbox Series X|S | Officially listed and optimized | Online co-op 2–4, achievements, Play Anywhere on console product |
| PlayStation 5 | Not officially announced | No verified store page or developer release statement reviewed |
Is Tears of Metal on Game Pass?
The official Xbox Game Preview page identifies subscription inclusion for PC and Ultimate in the version returned by the store. Subscription catalogs can vary by region and change, so the player's own Xbox store is the final purchase screen to check before paying.
Do not confuse the console online-multiplayer requirement with game ownership. The Xbox listing says console online multiplayer requires an eligible Game Pass tier, while the title's inclusion or purchase status is shown separately.
What Xbox Play Anywhere means here
The console product page carries the Xbox Play Anywhere label and lists both PC and Xbox Series X|S. It also lists Xbox cloud saves. Those official capability labels are more reliable than assuming every Xbox release automatically shares progress.
Store pages may expose different product IDs for console and Game Preview/PC presentations. Follow the product available in your account and region rather than trying to infer entitlement from a copied URL.
Is a PS5 release coming?
Paper Cult's current official launch and store materials, plus the PlayStation sources reviewed for this update, do not announce PlayStation 5. That does not prove a port will never happen; it means there is no source-supported date to publish now.
A credible PS5 update would require a Paper Cult announcement or an official PlayStation Store listing. Retail placeholder dates, AI summaries, and uncited database pages are not enough.
Which version should you choose?
- Choose the same ecosystem as the friends you expect to play with most often.
- Use Steam if its features and branch controls matter to you, while accepting that crossplay may require a temporary beta branch.
- Use the Xbox/Microsoft ecosystem if Play Anywhere and its listed cross-platform capabilities are priorities.
- Check regional price, subscription inclusion, and online requirements at checkout because those details can change independently of the game guide.
Questions players ask
Is Tears of Metal on PS5?
No official PS5 announcement, store listing, or release date was found in the sources reviewed on August 15, 2026.
Does Tears of Metal support Xbox Play Anywhere?
Yes. The official Xbox console product page displays the Xbox Play Anywhere capability.
Can I play on Steam Deck?
The August 13 patch says its fixes should bring more Steam Deck stability, including a specific Deck crash fix. That is not a verified compatibility rating or performance benchmark; check Steam's live compatibility panel and refund terms before buying for Deck.
How this guide was verified
We use official store listings and developer announcements for changing facts. Strategy recommendations are labeled as editorial guidance.
- Official Steam store page ↗Release status, game structure, co-op count, content scope, and PC requirements.
- Official Xbox product listing ↗Xbox Series X|S, PC, online co-op, Play Anywhere, cloud saves, and Xbox cross-platform capabilities.
- Official Early Access launch post ↗Three-act launch scope, three playable heroes, full progression loop, and planned additions.
- Official August 13 update — v0.12.58540 ↗Networking optimization, HP-based revives, Aodh, performance work, and Steam Deck stability fixes.