Don't Fret is a musical psychological horror action-adventure where a sentient guitar named Fret must uncover the secrets of a monster-infested music school. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Don't Fret Release Date and Time
Release Date TBA
Don't Fret does not have an official release date yet. It is set to launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A free demo is currently available on Steam. We’ll update this article when more information comes out!
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Don't Fret Overview
Don't Fret is a first-person psychological horror action-adventure by Scary Kid Studios, published by Digital Pajamas and Behaviour Interactive for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Set in a nightmarish music school named Harmonic Heights, players control a sentient guitar named Fret as he solves instrument-themed puzzles and escapes musical monsters to uncover the school’s sinister secrets.
Is Don't Fret on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Don't Fret has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Don't Fret on PS Plus?
No, Don't Fret has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Don't Fret on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Don't Fret has not been announced for Nintendo Switch.
Announcement History
2026
August 12, 2026 | Release Delayed
Scary Kid Studios announced via YouTube and official channels that the game's October 1, 2026 release has been indefinitely postponed. The developers said they need more time to polish the game and that they would announce a new release date later.
June 15, 2026 | Behavior Interactive Partnership
Don’t Fret announced a partnership with publisher Behavior Interactive, a Canadian studio best known for developing and publishing Dead by Daylight.
June 6, 2026 | Release Date Reveal
A new trailer aired during Future Games Show, confirming the game’s October 1, 2026 release date.
2024
October 21, 2024 | PC Demo Launch
A demo was released for PC via Steam.
March 8, 2024 | Initial Announcement
Don’t Fret was announced to be in development.
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