# 1666: Amsterdam Early Access launch updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panache-digital-games-1666-amsterdam-release-updates > Updated: 2026-08-25T22:20:08.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 3. Panache Digital Games has released new information regarding its upcoming supernatural action-adventure title, ‘1666: Amsterdam’. Initial updates included a gameplay video showcasing the two protagonists: Noa, a ‘Collector’ hunting dark entities known as ‘Originals’, and Aaron, a university lecturer transformed into a cat. Following the gameplay preview, the Montreal-based studio announced that the game will enter Early Access on August 25, 2026, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the title features a non-linear narrative across three timelines—1666, 1999, and the present day—and utilizes a day-and-night cycle that alternates between investigation and third-person combat. In a more detailed announcement, the studio—founded by Patrice Désilets and Jean-Francois Boivin—confirmed the Early Access release will be priced at approximately $29.99/€29.99. The initial launch is expected to offer roughly 10 to 15 hours of gameplay, covering the opening chapter of the campaign. Players will investigate ‘Originals’ during the day and hunt them at night during a full moon event known as an ‘Esbat’. Panache Digital Games plans to expand the story and world through future updates based on community feedback, with an expected one-year development period to add new districts, story elements, and more ‘Originals’. While console versions are planned for the future, no specific release dates have been set. As of August 25, 2026, the title has officially launched in Early Access for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The gameplay mechanics allow players to control Noa Brooklyn to track ‘Originels’ hidden among humans, while Aaron, a time traveler from 1999, provides stealth-based gameplay and the ability to discover secret passages in his cat form. ## Claims - Panache Digital Games announced the release date for 1666: Amsterdam. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 1666: Amsterdam will enter Early Access on August 25, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Early Access release is exclusive to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game features two playable characters, Noa and Aaron. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Panache Digital Games has released 1666: Amsterdam in Early Access. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game features a dual-protagonist system involving Noa Brooklyn and Aaron, a character in the form of a cat. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game is set in a supernatural version of 17th-century Amsterdam. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The narrative spans three timelines: 1666, 1999, and the present day. (single source) - The game has accumulated nearly 500,000 Steam wishlists. (single source) - The studio was founded in Montreal by Patrice Désilets and Jean-François Boivin. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: 1666: Amsterdam enters Early Access on PC Panache Digital Games has released ‘1666: Amsterdam’ in Early Access on PC, featuring a supernatural investigation of 17th-century Amsterdam with dual playable protagonists. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/1666-amsterdam-enters-early-access-on-pc ### 2026-08-10: 1666: Amsterdam to enter Early Access on August 25 Panache Digital Games will launch 1666: Amsterdam in Early Access for PC on August 25, 2026, featuring a multi-timeline supernatural narrative set in 17th-century Amsterdam. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/1666-amsterdam-set-for-early-access-release-in-august-2026 ### 2026-07-29: Panache Digital Games releases new gameplay video for 1666: Amsterdam Panache Digital Games released a new 1666: Amsterdam gameplay video (30 July 2026) showcasing protagonists Noa, a witch‑hunter, and Aaron, a cat‑bound time‑traveller, ahead of its late‑2026 PC early‑access. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panache-digital-games-releases-new-gameplay-video-for-1666-amsterdam --- Cite as: 1666: Amsterdam Early Access launch updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/panache-digital-games-1666-amsterdam-release-updates