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Ikuma: The Frozen Compass

Ikuma: The Frozen Compass

AdventureIndie
Release DateDec 31, 2026· Your local time: TBA
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Release Date

PCDec 31, 2026
XboxDec 31, 2026
PlayStationDec 31, 2026
Switch-

Unlock Times

To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.

Where to buy

Store↗Epic Games↗Steam↗

Release Milestones

2025-04-10 — Revealed at the Triple-i Initiative 2025 showcase with an announcement trailer: a solo/co-op Arctic survival adventure from the Lost Ember developers, planned for 2026 on PC (Steam, Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series.
2025-04-11 — Surpassed 10,000 Steam wishlists within 24 hours of the reveal, per developer Mooneye Studios.
2026-02-26 — Featured at the first Minimap Indie Game Showcase, where viewers voted it #3 most anticipated of the 30 games shown.

Game Overview

Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.

Screenshots

Trailers

Announcement Trailer

Trailer

System Requirements

pc

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

FAQ

When does IKUMA: The Frozen Compass come out?

2026 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; no exact date had been announced as of mid-September 2026.

Can my PC run it?

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD FX-6350, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 650 Ti (2 GB) / Radeon R7 360 (2 GB), Windows 10, 10 GB storage. Recommended: Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600 with GTX 780 (3 GB) / R9 290X (4 GB).

Can I play it with a friend?

Yes — play solo and freely switch between Sam and his dog Ellie, or play cooperatively with a friend (Steam lists shared/split-screen co-op and Remote Play Together).

Which platforms is it coming to?

PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No macOS or Linux versions; no console exclusivity or Game Pass plans have been announced.

What kind of game is it?

A narrative open-world survival adventure set in 1864: cabin boy Sam and his sled dog Ellie are stranded on an uncharted Arctic island, fishing, foraging and enduring the cold while uncovering the fate of a lost expedition. Built on Unreal Engine 5 by Mooneye Studios (Lost Ember).

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