The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu release, crossplay, and PC readiness

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a four-player co-op extraction game from ACE Team and NACON. It releases July 15, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S with full crossplay.

Published July 12, 2026. Reviewed July 12, 2026. Edited by FrameReady. Evidence: official platform and crossplay announcements, reported pricing, and PC system requirements that are not confirmed yet.

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Official

Release date

July 15, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S.

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Most followed upcoming

Top followed upcoming Steam release for July 13 to 19, 2026, with 38,753 follows and plus 3,879 in seven days.

Official

Crossplay

Full crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S at launch.

Official

Co-op

Up to four-player online co-op extraction.

Unknown

Steam Deck

No Steam Deck rating yet. Not confirmed until launch.

Unknown

PC requirements

Official PC requirements not confirmed yet. Watchlist below.

Last updated July 13, 2026.

Quick answer

  • Release: July 15, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
  • Crossplay: confirmed across all three platforms at launch.
  • Players: co-op extraction for up to four players.
  • Made by: ACE Team (developer), NACON (publisher).
  • PC specs: not officially published yet. Do not trust third-party minimum-spec scrapes.

The Mound launch planner

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Your launch plan

Your mixed squad can play together thanks to full crossplay.

  • Crossplay: The Mound supports full crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S at launch, so a mixed squad can run expeditions together.
  • Where to buy: On PC, buy through the Steam store page. PC lets you change graphics settings and upgrade parts later, but the official PC system requirements are not confirmed yet.
  • Can you run it: Official PC system requirements had not been published when this page was written. Do not trust third-party sites that list a minimum spec, as those are usually placeholder scrapes. Check the Steam page at launch, then recheck FrameReady once real specs and player benchmarks arrive.
  • Try first: A free demo ran during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, 2026, covering the first few hours with up to four-player co-op. It may not be available now, so check the Steam page for a current demo before buying.

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Release date and platforms

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu launches on July 15, 2026, on PC through Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Reported launch timing is around 1:00 a.m. Pacific and 4:00 a.m. Eastern, though FrameReady treats the exact unlock time as reported until the store page confirms it in your region.

Crossplay explained

NACON and ACE Team confirmed full cross-platform play across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S at launch. That means a group split across Steam, PS5, and Xbox can still form one crew and run the same expedition together. If your friends are on a different platform, you do not need to match hardware to play with them.

Editions and price

Reported pricing is 29.99 US dollars for the standard edition and 39.99 US dollars for the Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition is reported to add the Temple of Yig mission, two extra playable characters, and a gear cosmetics pack. FrameReady labels this as reported until the store page confirms the final editions in your region.

What kind of game is it

The Mound is a co-op extraction survival game with a Lovecraftian, cosmic-horror theme set in a 16th-century South American jungle. Runs mix objectives such as treasure hunts and fights against dangerous creatures, and the goal is to survive and extract with your haul. It is built around four-player online co-op.

Can your PC run The Mound?

Official PC system requirements were not published when this page was written. Several database sites list a very low minimum spec, but those are almost certainly placeholder scrapes, not real requirements, so FrameReady will not repeat them as fact.

  • Wait for the official requirements on the Steam page before buying or upgrading parts.
  • The Steam Next Fest demo was the honest way to test performance on your own PC.
  • Recheck FrameReady after launch, once real specs and player benchmarks arrive.
  • On PS5 or Xbox Series X and S the game targets the console directly, so no hardware check is needed.

How to test before launch

A free demo ran during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, 2026. It covered the first few hours and supported up to four-player co-op, which made it the best way to judge feel and performance before buying. The demo may not be available now, so check the Steam page for a current demo or a return around launch.

Launch-day known issues watchlist

The Mound is not out yet, so there are no verified launch issues to report. FrameReady will track these categories once the game is live on July 15, and will only list problems it can source.

  • Crashes and stability: not tracked yet. Unknown
  • Crossplay and matchmaking: not tracked yet. Unknown
  • PC performance and stutter: not tracked yet. Unknown
  • Steam Deck and SteamOS: no rating yet. Unknown

FAQ

When does The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu release?

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu releases on July 15, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.

Does The Mound have crossplay?

Yes. The publisher confirmed full crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S at launch, so mixed squads can play together.

What are the PC system requirements for The Mound?

Official PC system requirements were not published when this page was written. Third-party minimum specs floating around are usually placeholder scrapes, so wait for the official Steam listing before buying parts.

Is there a demo for The Mound?

A free demo ran during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, 2026, with up to four-player co-op. It may not be available now, so check the Steam page for a current demo.

How many players is The Mound?

The Mound is a co-op extraction game built for up to four players online.

Is The Mound on Steam?

Yes. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is on Steam for PC, and it is the most followed upcoming Steam release for the week of July 13 to 19, 2026 according to SteamDB.

Does The Mound work on Steam Deck?

Unknown. There is no official Steam Deck rating yet because the game is not out. FrameReady will not claim Deck support until it is rated or tested after the July 15 launch.

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