Release & demo status
Early Access is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The public demo ended September 28 at 23:00 UTC. Windows PC is the listed platform; a Steam demo page remaining visible does not mean the demo servers are still open.
Double Dealers is scheduled to enter Early Access on October 13, 2026, at 12:00 UTC. The public demo has already ended. Use the main game’s Steam page for the upcoming release and the developer’s dated announcements to understand older demo footage.
Release time by region
The developer’s Early Access announcement specifies October 13 at 12:00 UTC. Converted to the time zones below, that is:
| Region | Scheduled local time on October 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| UTC | 12:00 |
| US Pacific, PDT | 05:00 |
| US Eastern, EDT | 08:00 |
| United Kingdom, BST | 13:00 |
| Central Europe, CEST | 14:00 |
| China and Singapore, UTC+8 | 20:00 |
| Japan, JST | 21:00 |
This is the announced launch time, rather than a guarantee that a download or match will be immediately available for every player. Check the Steam listing near release for a schedule change or new announcement. Daylight-saving labels matter: October 13 uses PDT, EDT, BST and CEST in these locations.
Can you still play the demo?
The developer’s demo closing announcement said the public demo would close September 28, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. The older May announcement saying the demo is available describes its initial release, not its status after that closure.
A Steam demo page can remain visible with reviews, screenshots and old installation information. None of those alone confirms that its game service is still open. An installed copy also does not establish present multiplayer availability. If the developer reopens a test, use that new notice and its access conditions.
Do not pay a third party for supposed demo access or download an unofficial multiplayer patch to work around the closure. Use the main Steam page and announcements to distinguish the actual game, demo and any separately announced playtest.
Which game and platform is this?
This guide covers Double Dealers by Miklagard Studios, Steam AppID 4218620. It is the 3–6 player auction and bluffing game with hidden item clauses. The demo is a separate Steam entry, AppID 4750320.
Windows PC is the platform listed in the current official materials. Those materials do not establish a PS5, Xbox or Switch release. Do not treat an unrelated console result containing “Double Dealer” as an announcement for this game. Similarly, the auction game is distinct from other products, songs and businesses using a similar name.
Before buying at launch, check the main listing’s current price, system requirements, supported languages and multiplayer details. A free demo listing does not mean the full Early Access release is free. Regional storefront prices and future discounts can differ, so the Steam price for your region is the useful purchase reference.
What carries over from demo guides?
The announced core loop is auctions followed by a market, with seller-only information and two randomized clauses per item. The public demo provides a way to understand that structure, but its limited selection of items, clauses and cards is not a complete release catalogue.
Our cards guide labels the v0.1.6 Robin Hood price and starting-cash changes specifically as demo rules. Screenshots can show an older build identifier or control prompt. Check your own build before relying on those numbers or keys. A change in the full game is not automatically a bug because an old image looks different.
The same caution applies to multiplayer fixes and boxing details. Demo patch notes explain what changed at a particular time. They do not certify the full release’s current behavior. For an actual connection problem, use the troubleshooting checklist and report the build you are running.
Prepare for your first session
- Open the correct main-game listing and confirm the release is available in your region.
- Install any available update before joining your group.
- Arrange a group suited to the advertised 3–6 player format and check communication.
- Read the beginner walkthrough so everyone understands seller and buyer roles.
- Agree that the first match is a chance to learn the clauses and market rather than memorizing old demo values.
You can learn the information gap ahead of release without inventing a full item price table. Start with item values and hidden clauses, then compare its decision checklist with the actual item text when the game opens.
