Scam With Your Friends Early Access
Quick answerVerified
Early Access opens on Steam in October 2026. You get it by buying the game on Steam: there is no signup or key. People playing right now are in the separate, closed playtest.
| Starts | October 2026 (day not announced) |
|---|---|
| Where | Steam |
| How to get in | Buy the game, no signup |
| Expected length | Roughly two months |
| Full release target | Mid-December 2026 |
| Price | Not announced, same price planned for 1.0 |
Early Access vs playtest
| Playtest | Early Access | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Running now | From October 2026 |
| Who can play | Accounts granted access, plus three invited friends each | Anyone who buys the game |
| Cost | Free | Paid, price not announced |
| AI calls | Free credits, optional $8 unlimited | Unlimited, included |
| Signups | Closed for now | Not needed |
The "unlimited, included" line comes from the developers' Unlimited AI page, which says the full game has unlimited AI. We read that as covering the paid Early Access release; the developers have not spelled out Early Access separately. More on the playtest page.
How to be ready on day one
- Wishlist the game on Steam so you get the launch email.
- Check your PC against the system requirements. You need Windows, 5 GB of space and a broadband connection.
- Have a microphone ready. The game is built around talking to callers.
- Line up your team. Co-op works with friends or public lobbies; see co-op.
What the Early Access build includes
According to the developers' Early Access notes, the build has:
- Single-player and online co-op.
- Real-time conversations with AI callers.
- Remote access to callers' computers.
- Daily quotas across workdays that get more chaotic.
- Scam scenarios, workplace disruptions and the boss's performance review.
They also warn to expect bugs, rough edges and balance changes.
What changes by the full release
The developers plan more scam scenarios and callers, deeper workday progression and office interactions, a better co-op experience, and balance and performance work driven by player feedback. Dates and details are on the release date page.
FAQ
- How do I get Scam With Your Friends Early Access?
- Buy the game on Steam once Early Access opens in October 2026. Steam Early Access is a public release: there is no signup, waiting list or key to apply for.
- Is Early Access the same as the playtest?
- No. The playtest is a free, closed test for a limited number of accounts and is running now. Early Access is the paid public launch planned for October 2026.
- How are people already playing Scam With Your Friends?
- They are in the closed playtest. More than 12,000 people signed up before signups closed, access is granted in waves, and each tester can invite up to three friends.
- Is Early Access free?
- No. The game is paid. The price has not been announced, and the developers expect it to be the same in Early Access and at full release.
- How long will Early Access last?
- The developers expect roughly two months, with the full release targeted for mid-December 2026. They say this may change.
- Will my Early Access progress carry over to the full release?
- The developers have not said.
- Do content creators get early access?
- The developers publish a press kit and encourage creators to cover the game. They have not publicly described a creator key program; the official Discord is the place to ask.
