What to know
- The WILL: Follow The Light demo launched on 22 Feb 2026 on Steam, with roughly 40 minutes of gameplay.
- It’s a story-driven, first-person adventure built in Unreal Engine 5 with atmospheric exploration, sailing, puzzles, and narrative focus.
- Official system requirements are available for the demo on PC, from modest to mid-range hardware.
- Early feedback from the demo shows mostly positive responses, with praise for visuals and narrative but some mixed views on pacing.
You can now play a free demo of WILL: Follow The Light, marking the first widely available look at the game itself. It arrived on 22 February 2026 via Steam, offering a standalone slice of the experience with around 40 minutes of content designed to introduce you to the world, characters, and mechanics before the full release.
The game puts you in the shoes of Will, a lighthouse keeper in the far northern seas, chasing after his missing son across icy waters and islands. It blends cinematic narrative beats with interactive traversal — realistic sailing, dog sledding, exploration, and environmental puzzles — all brought to life through Unreal Engine 5.
In terms of PC specs from the demo’s Steam page, the requirements help you gauge how well the game might run on your rig:
Minimum specs:
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Intel Core i3-8100 / Ryzen 5 2600X
- 8 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX VEGA 56 / Intel Arc A750
- 30 GB storage
Recommended specs for best visuals:
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Intel Core i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600
- 16 GB RAM
- NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti / AMD RX 6750 XT / Intel Arc A770
- 30 GB storage
This suggests the game aims for solid visuals and performance but doesn’t require top-tier hardware — something worth knowing if you’re planning to play it on PC.
Players who’ve jumped into the demo so far have given it mostly positive feedback, praising the atmosphere, worldbuilding, and narrative hooks, though some have noted the slower pacing and exploration focus might not be for everyone.
The full game is still slated for a 2026 release on PC (Steam) and likely consoles, though an exact launch date hasn’t been confirmed yet.
