Scorn release date: UK launch time on Xbox Game Pass & PC
A release date is no longer an object of scorn.
Right in time for Halloween, a 'nightmare is unleashed upon the world' this month as Scorn officially launches on Xbox and PC.
Serbian indie studio Ebb Software first announced first-person horror game Scorn in 2014, but in the eight years since that first announcement, its development process has been hit with everything from a failed Kickstarter campaign to several restarts.
Fortunately, it bagged a second successful Kickstarter campaign and is ready for us to play at last - and players have been warned to expect terror and gore.
Below is everything we know about the Scorn release date, including details on its story, pre-orders, and more.
When is the Scorn release date?
The Scorn release date is 14th October 2022, as confirmed by Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive. Just in time for Halloween, spooky season is upon us - and we couldn't be happier that its release date has been brought forward.
What time does Scorn come out in the UK?
Scorn's global release time will have players in-game at 11am BST on 14th October in the UK, it's been confirmed.
Meanwhile, over in the USA, players in LA can start playing at 3am PST and New Yorkers can play Scorn for the first time at 6am EST.
Can I pre-order Scorn?
You can pre-order Scorn on digital storefronts only, it appears. This means that you can pre-order on the Xbox Store for the console version of the game. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that physical copies of the game will be available on any platform.
On PC, meanwhile, you'll need to pre-order either the Standard or Deluxe Edition (which includes the official digital soundtrack and a 192-page digital artbook) through the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and on Steam. Pre-ordering on PC nets you a 10 per cent discount to boot.
Is Scorn on Xbox Game Pass?
Before you pull the trigger on a pre-order, it's worth remembering that Scorn will be included in Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost to members of that popular subscription service.
So rather than paying full-price for the game, you could subscribe to Xbox Game Pass instead, meaning you can try out a bunch of other games on the service as well as Scorn.
Which consoles and platforms can play Scorn?
Scorn is an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive. As stated above, the survival horror title will release on day one on Game Pass. If you don’t own an Xbox don’t fret, as Scorn is also available to play on PC via the Windows Store, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Steam.
Those hoping to play Scorn on PS4, PS5 or on Nintendo Switch won’t be able to do so.
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Scorn story and gameplay details
Scorn is a first-person survival horror game in which you play as a skinless humanoid born into a nightmarish world full of nasty things that are out to get you. This decayed hellscape is not one you’ll want to holiday in, that’s for sure.
Scorn sells itself as an open-ended horror adventure, complete with different locations that contain their own themes, stories, and puzzles to complete. It’s not a game that will hold your hand, either. Scorn tells its story through gameplay; this is a living, breathing horror adventure in which you decide where to go and what to do.
What would a game be without combat? Scorn is survival horror, after all, so you’ll have plenty of creatures and machines after you. Luckily you’ll find and equip different weapons to fight off against anything untoward – be aware of your limited loadout though, and remember that your actions have reactions in the world around you.
Is there a trailer for Scorn?
There is a trailer for Scorn, which you can watch below in all its creepy glory. The most recent trailer doing the rounds online is the Scorn release date trailer, which is all in-game footage and shows you exactly what to expect when the game releases in late October. The trailer offers up a sound showing of what Scorn is all about. Watch it below:
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