Moss: The Forgotten Relic releases on July 16, 2026 for Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with no official global unlock hour listed, and it combines Moss, Moss: Book II, and the Twilight Garden DLC into one non-VR flatscreen package.
After years as a VR exclusive, Quill’s adventure is finally landing on regular screens. Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings the whole series to PC and consoles at once — no headset needed — and packs both mainline games plus their expansion into a single release. Here is exactly when it goes live, where you can buy it, and what you actually get in the box.
Release date, unlock time, and platforms
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 16, 2026 |
| Release time | No global unlock hour listed; follows each platform’s regional store refresh |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam (PC) |
| VR headset | Not required |
| Steam Deck | Verified |
Every storefront and official listing agrees on the calendar date, but none of them post a single worldwide unlock hour. That means the moment you can download and start playing depends on when your regional store refreshes rather than one synchronized global countdown, so PlayStation, Xbox, the Nintendo eShop, and Steam may each flip live at slightly different local times. If you want a precise minute to plan around, treat midnight local or your platform’s usual new-release refresh as the safest expectation.
What the non-VR edition includes
| Included content | What it means |
|---|---|
| Moss | The full first-game campaign that introduces Quill and the Reader bond |
| Moss: Book II | The larger sequel, adding new weapons, a playable ally, and vine-climbing |
| Twilight Garden DLC | Expansion content folded into the same package |
KEY!This is the part that trips people up: The Forgotten Relic is not simply the first Moss with headset support stripped out. It is a compilation that reunites Quill’s entire story so far — both full games and their DLC — rebuilt into one complete, enhanced experience for screens. Everything below ships in a single purchase.
How playing without a headset works
The clever core of Moss has always been that you never fully become Quill. You steer the little mouse — running, jumping, climbing, dodging, and swinging her single sword — while at the same time playing the Reader, an unseen presence who reaches into the world to hold enemies in place, move objects, and reshape puzzles so Quill can reach the next ledge. The best moments come from doing both at once: piloting Quill while manipulating the environment and enemies around her.
The flatscreen version keeps that dual role and the living-storybook presentation intact — right down to the sense that you and Quill are a team who high-five when a puzzle clicks — and remaps the controls, camera, combat, and puzzle interactions that were designed for room-scale VR onto a standard controller and TV.
How the two games fit together
The two campaigns are sold and presented as one unified release rather than two separate apps you launch on their own. Beyond that, the exact in-game flow — whether a menu lets you jump straight into Book II, how save progress carries across the two, or whether the first book has to be finished before the second opens — has not been spelled out, so go in expecting a single continuous journey rather than a specific chapter-select layout.
Common misconceptions about the release
A few assumptions are worth clearing up before launch. Because the originals were headset-only, plenty of people assume you still need VR gear — you do not, since this edition is built specifically for flat screens. It is also easy to miss that older Xbox One consoles are on the platform list, not just Series X|S, and that Steam players get a Steam Deck Verified rating for handheld play. And despite the singular Moss name on the box, you are getting far more than the original game — the full sequel and its DLC come along too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an exact Moss: The Forgotten Relic release time?
No precise unlock hour has been published. The July 16, 2026 date is shared across every platform, so no console gets it days early — the only difference is when each regional store refreshes to make it available.
Is Moss: The Forgotten Relic VR-only?
No. This is a reimagined, non-VR version built specifically for PC and consoles, the first time Quill’s story has left the headset. A free Steam demo was even offered during Steam Next Fest so players could try it flat-screen ahead of launch.
Does Moss: The Forgotten Relic include both Moss games?
Yes. It bundles the complete campaigns of Moss and Moss: Book II in one purchase, so it is the whole mainline story rather than a single title.
Is Moss: The Forgotten Relic on Xbox One?
Yes. Alongside Xbox Series X|S, the game is listed for the last-generation Xbox One, so you do not need a current-gen Xbox to play it.
Can it be played on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. It launches for the original Nintendo Switch and is also playable on Nintendo Switch 2 the same day, making this a debut of the series on the newer handheld.
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Does the game include the Twilight Garden DLC?
Yes. The Twilight Garden expansion is part of the package, so there is no separate add-on to buy on top of the two games.
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