Double Fine’s Keeper Launches October 17: Release Time, Platforms, and Price

Double Fine Productions’ upcoming puzzle-adventure Keeper is set for a global launch on October 17, 2025. Directed by Lee Petty (Psychonauts 2, Stacking, Headlander), the game blends surreal exploration with puzzle-solving and a wordless narrative. Here are the release details you need to know:

Double Fine’s Keeper launches Oct 17 on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Game Pass day-one access, priced at $29.99

Global Release Times

The game launches simultaneously worldwide. Here’s when it unlocks in key regions:

• San Francisco – Oct 17, 8:00 AM PDT

• Mexico City – Oct 17, 9:00 AM CST

• New York – Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT

• São Paulo – Oct 17, 12:00 PM BRT

• London – Oct 17, 4:00 PM BST

• Paris – Oct 17, 5:00 PM CEST

• Berlin – Oct 17, 5:00 PM CEST

• Seoul – Oct 18, 12:00 AM KST

• Tokyo – Oct 18, 12:00 AM JST

• Sydney – Oct 18, 2:00 AM AEDT

• Auckland – Oct 18, 4:00 AM NZDT

Platforms

• Xbox Series X|S

• Windows PC (Steam)

• Day-one on Xbox Game Pass (console + PC)

Editions

• Standard Edition only at launch

• Includes the full game, no deluxe or collector’s tiers

• Bonus for Xbox Series X|S players:

  • Exclusive Keeper Dynamic Background

  • Available via Settings > General > Personalization > My Background > Dynamic Backgrounds

Price

• $29.99 USD (regional pricing will vary)

• Available digitally on both Xbox and Steam

• Free access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers

At its core, Keeper is a third-person journey told without dialogue. Instead, the story unfolds through visuals, music, and the environment itself. You’ll step into the role of a long-forgotten lighthouse that awakens on a mysterious island. With the help of a spirited seabird companion, you’ll explore dreamlike landscapes, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden at the heart of the island.

Lighthouse and its seabird companion

Gameplay emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving, with light fantasy violence and animated blood earning it a modest content rating. What stands out is the focus on emotional beats: the bond between the lighthouse and its feathered ally, the surreal metamorphoses you’ll encounter, and the sense of wonder that comes from wandering through bizarre, otherworldly realms. If you’ve played Double Fine’s past titles, you know they excel at mixing heartfelt storytelling with quirky design, and Keeper looks to continue that tradition.

Watch Keeper's official trailer below:

Keeper - Official Announce Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2025 (via Youtube)