Gunman Contracts Release Date: Out Now in Early Access
| Release date | September 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Steam Early Access |
| Price | $24.99 USD (rises as contracts are added) |
| Platforms | Windows PC on Steam: VR and Non-VR; Steam Deck Verified |
| Developer / publisher | ANB_Seth / 2080 Games |
| Demo | None on Steam |
How it got here
Gunman Contracts started as two free Half-Life: Alyx mods (2021-2022). Devlog #01 of the standalone project went up in September 2022, 2080 Games came on as publisher in October 2024, and the launch-day post on Steam says the project took over four years. The mod history page covers the chapters that came first.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone launches in Steam Early Access at $24.99 with three story contracts, The Hive, two challenge modes and 18 unlockable weapons. |
| 2026-09-01 | The developer sets September 10 as launch day instead of waiting for Valve's Steam Frame headset (VR.org). |
| 2026-08-31 | ANB_Seth releases the launch trailer on his YouTube channel. |
| 2026-08-18 | Devlog #12 shows the full prologue mission, Outpost, in Non-VR mode. |
| 2026-08-14 | UploadVR reports the game will launch alongside Steam Frame. |
| 2026-08-13 | VR Games Showcase: an official gameplay trailer, plus uncut Contract 3 footage in VR mode from the developer. |
| 2025-11-15 | Devlog #11: the first contract map is finished, and release moves from 2025 to 2026. |
| 2024-10-14 | ANB_Seth announces a publishing partnership with 2080 Games. |
What's next
At least three more story contracts are promised as free updates before 1.0. Details are on the roadmap page.
Release FAQ
When did Gunman Contracts come out?
Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone entered Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026, for Windows PC in both VR and Non-VR modes.
When is the Gunman Contracts 1.0 release?
No date. The store page says content will keep arriving over the coming couple of years until 1.0, which will include at least three more contracts.
When is Gunman Contracts coming to Quest 3 or PSVR2?
Neither has been announced. Quest owners can play the Steam version from a PC over Link, Air Link, Virtual Desktop or Steam Link.
Was Gunman Contracts supposed to launch with Steam Frame?
Yes. In August 2026 the launch was tied to the release of Valve's Steam Frame headset. On September 1 the developer picked September 10 instead, saying he chose his own timing while still expecting Steam Frame soon.
Was Gunman Contracts delayed?
Yes, once. Early plans pointed to 2025; in Devlog #11 (November 2025) the developer said testing and Valve's approval process made a 2025 release impossible and moved it to 2026.