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Next Fest Livestream!

[p]Community Manager Jack is joined by some of the developers of The Last Caretaker as they stream and enjoy The Last Caretaker![/p][p][/p][p]The Last Caretaker hits early access on November 6th, 2025![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Download The Last Caretaker demo now!

[p]Ahoy, Caretakers! [/p][p] The Last Caretaker will be setting sail into Steam Next Fest ahead of its launch into early access on November 6th![/p][p]The Next Fest is a week-long celebration of upcoming games with demos, livestreams and more! It starts next Monday, 13th October and lasts until the following Monday, 20th October.

You don’t need to wait, though, the demo is available now!
[/p][p]Explore Hangar 37 and get to grips with the dynamic resource system that will serve you as you venture across the vast ocean world.
[/p][p]Check out our latest trailer here:
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Early Access Release Date Announcement - Launching Nov 6!

[p]We're ecstatic to finally announce our early access release date of November 6, 2025! To celebrate, check out the release date trailer below, and learn more about the caretaker, and the world in which you explore, craft and survive in your quest to save humanity.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
Keep your eyes on steam over the coming weeks for a few pleasant surprises, and set your diary for November 6. We can't wait for you to begin your journey as The Last Caretaker.[/p]

The Last Caretaker's Newest Gameplay Trailer

[h3]Check out the most recent gameplay trailer from Gamescom 2025![/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Gamescom 2025: The Last Caretaker Preview – Packed With Player Freedom


There is something oddly satisfying about jumping into a game world where the possibilities feel endless, where you can go about your journey in any way you want. This was the feeling I had when I played The Last Caretaker at gamescom 2025. Developed and published by Channel37, a small game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, the game tasks you with saving humanity. It may sound like a daunting mission, but it presents the challenge with promise and variety. Yes, there is an ultimate goal, but how you reach it is ultimately up to you. You are humanity’s last hope, and The Last Caretaker gives you all the tools to approach the task however you see fit.





I won’t lie: when I walked into my first meeting at gamescom 2025, I didn’t know what to expect. With so many games on display and every studio vying for attention, you often have to make quick choices about what to see, and sometimes you are surprised. This was one of those times. After briefly meeting the team as they set up for... Read more