Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis has a confirmed release date of September 24, 2026, and it is a same-day launch on PC, iOS and Android. Ironhide announced the date in June 2026 together with the reveal trailer and the opening of the demo, and it has not moved since. There is no early-access window, no pre-order head start and no platform exclusivity of any kind.
Announcement Timeline
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 15 December 2025 | The Steam store page first appears, with no date |
| 26 February 2026 | The game is publicly unveiled as Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis |
| June 2026 | Release date announced (September 24, 2026), reveal trailer published, Steam demo opens, mobile pre-registration goes live |
| 6 July 2026 | The demo is taken down |
| July 2026 | Ironhide announces the removal of individual per-tower leveling after demo feedback |
| 11 September 2026 | Devlog #28 delivers the reworked UI and the return of global tower upgrades |
| 24 September 2026 | Global launch |
Unlock Time
Steam's store data carries a release timestamp of 13:00 UTC on 24 September 2026. Converted, that is:
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| Beijing (CST, UTC+8) | 21:00, September 24 |
| London (BST, UTC+1) | 14:00, September 24 |
| New York (EDT, UTC-4) | 09:00, September 24 |
| Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-7) | 06:00, September 24 |
⚠️ Treat the table above as an estimate, not a promise. The timestamp comes from the store's release field rather than from a first-party announcement, and Ironhide has not published a per-region unlock table. Mobile rollouts on the App Store and Google Play are also historically staggered by store review, so an Android or iOS unlock can land later in the day than the Steam one. We will replace this section with confirmed times once Ironhide publishes them.
Has It Been Delayed?
No. Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis has never had a public delay. The date was announced in June 2026 and re-confirmed in September 2026 coverage, with the Steam store still listing September 24, 2026 as of this page's fact-check date.
It is worth noting what "no delay" actually means here: the game's systems changed substantially in the final three months before launch, including a full UI rebuild. That is a rework, not a delay, and the release date absorbed it.
Why The Final Weeks Mattered
Two changes landed in the last stretch of development, and both are unusual this close to launch. In July 2026 Ironhide announced that the individual per-tower leveling system shown in the demo would be removed entirely. In September 2026, Devlog #28 delivered the replacement: global tower upgrades in the style of the original trilogy, and a UI rebuilt from the blue demo interface into classic wood-and-iron panels.
The result is that most coverage written between June and August 2026 describes a build that no longer exists. Our upgrade system page documents exactly what changed and why.
Same Day On Mobile
The mobile release is not a delayed port. Google Play and the App Store have carried pre-registration since June 2026, and Ironhide's announcement treats all three platforms as a single launch. If you are deciding between platforms, the platforms page covers what each version supports, including the fact that there is no console version at all. There is also nothing to try before launch: the demo ended on 6 July 2026.
FAQ
When exactly does Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis come out?
September 24, 2026. On Steam the store lists a 13:00 UTC unlock, which is 21:00 in Beijing and 09:00 in New York.
Is the release date the same on mobile?
Yes. PC, iOS and Android are all scheduled for September 24, 2026 with no announced timed exclusivity.
Has Kingdom Rush 6 been delayed?
No. The date was announced in June 2026 and has not changed.
Is there an early-access or pre-order head start?
No. There is no premium edition, no early-access window and no physical release. On Steam the game cannot be bought before launch at all, only wishlisted.
Can I pre-order on Steam?
No. The Steam page offers wishlisting only. Mobile pre-registration is open on Google Play and the App Store.