Launch Day Prep - Buy, Install and Get Ready
Everything to sort before We Were Here Tomorrow unlocks on 2026-10-20: editions and pricing, pre-load storage, microphone checks and crossplay pairing so launch night starts with puzzles, not settings.
Quick Answer: What Should I Sort Before Launch?
Four things, in order: buy the right edition ($19.99 standard + free Fan Edition DLC, watch for the announced 10% discount), free 25 GB on PC or clear console storage, test your microphone in the platform's own settings, and confirm with your partner which platform each of you is on. The game unlocks on 2026-10-20 across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with crossplay between all three.
Buying: Editions and the Launch Discount
- Standard edition: $19.99 (US) on Steam at our October 19, 2026 check.
- Fan Edition DLC: free — art book, soundtrack and wallpapers; grab it from the store page.
- Launch discount: 10% announced by the developer; our launch-eve check showed it not yet applied — verify at checkout.
- Console pricing follows the platform storefronts; check your regional store on launch day.
Storage and the Launch Build
The PC build needs 25 GB of available space per the official requirements. Console downloads are comparable — clear the space now rather than at 13:00 UTC unlock time (per SteamDB's listed unlock). A day-one patch is possible; if the launch build downloads in two stages, let it finish before inviting your partner or you will meet the classic version-mismatch connection error.
Microphone and Voice: the Ten-Minute Test
Both players need a working microphone — it is in the official requirements, not a suggestion. The failure mode is always the same: the right device exists but is not the default input. Fix it in the platform settings (Windows Sound → Input, PS5 Accessories → Microphones, Xbox headset mixer), then do one real test call with your partner. The voice chat page has the full per-platform walkthrough.
Pairing Up: Crossplay Setup
Decide who is hosting and confirm both platforms before launch day. Crossplay works across PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S from release, with invitations handled in-game — the crossplay guide details the invite flow and is updated with launch-build-verified steps on release day. If either of you is new to the series, run the beginner guide's description loop once in any previous-series game or even a voice call game — it shortens the first hour of Tomorrow noticeably.
Published October 19, 2026 · Last updated October 19, 2026