Duskfade Wiki
Demo walkthroughs, controls, boss tips, and collectible trackers for Weird Beluga's clockpunk action platformer.
Plan your first hours in Duskfade: download the demo, master grapples and Temporal Shift, beat Wrath, and prep for the August 2026 launch.
- Aug 13
- 2026 launch
- 4
- Platforms
- Demo
- Steam, PS5, Xbox
- $29.99
- Standard price
Download links, walkthrough pacing, and what the demo actually includes.
Start with the Demo hub, then download, walk the first hour, and set expectations before launch day.
- Demo Hub Central hub for the free Duskfade demo: download links, walkthrough pacing, Tick Town coverage, biome previews, and the Wrath boss finale.
- Download How to download the free Duskfade demo on Steam (app 4023080), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S before the August 13, 2026 full launch.
- Walkthrough Duskfade demo walkthrough: Tick Town to Wrath, collectibles, mobility unlocks, and pacing tips for your first full clear.
- What to Expect What the Duskfade demo includes: length, biomes, difficulty options, boss Wrath, and how it compares to the full launch.
Keyboard layouts, controller setups, and mobility tech that keep Zirian airborne.
- Controls Hub Duskfade controls reference hub: PC keyboard layout, controller setup, movement tech for jump chains, grapples, and Temporal Shift dodges.
- PC Controls Duskfade PC controls overview: keyboard and mouse bindings, rebinding tips, and when a pad still feels better for platforming.
- Controller Controller layout for Duskfade: pad-first movement, grapple aim, Temporal Shift timing, and comfort tips for the demo.
- Movement Tech Duskfade movement tech: jump chains, air dash cancels, glide routing, grapple swings, and Temporal Shift spacing for Tick Town and Wrath.
Deep answers for How to play, How to beat Wrath, and How to collect upgrades.
Duskfade Controls Hub — PC and Controller
Duskfade controls reference hub: PC keyboard layout, controller setup, movement tech for jump chains, grapples, and Temporal Shift dodges.
Open guide DemoDuskfade Demo Hub — Free Playable Slice
Central hub for the free Duskfade demo: download links, walkthrough pacing, Tick Town coverage, biome previews, and the Wrath boss finale.
Open guide WikiOfficial Links Hub
Steam store, free demo, duskfade.com, and Fireshine Games links for Duskfade — the clockpunk platformer launching August 13, 2026.
Open guide CharactersZirian and Allira
Zirian the workshop apprentice and his sister Allira drive Duskfade's story — family stakes, demo routes, and emotional boss ties explained.
Open guide DemoDuskfade Demo Download — Steam, PS5, Xbox
How to download the free Duskfade demo on Steam (app 4023080), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S before the August 13, 2026 full launch.
Open guide GuidesHow to Play Duskfade
Learn Duskfade basics: Zirian's movement, Minutero combos, Blast, Grapple, Upgrade Gears, and demo progression from Tick Town to Wrath.
Open guide- Guides Duskfade guides for demo and full release: how to play, Wrath boss, Temporal Shift combat, collectibles, and difficulty settings.
- How to Play Learn Duskfade basics: Zirian's movement, Minutero combos, Blast, Grapple, Upgrade Gears, and demo progression from Tick Town to Wrath.
- Beat Wrath Beat Duskfade demo boss Wrath: dodge lunges and projectiles, interrupt charged attacks with grapple platforms, and manage arena space.
- Temporal Shift Master Duskfade combat: Minutero combos, perfect dodge Temporal Shift, Blast gadgets, and crowd control before Wrath and regional bosses.
- Collectibles Find Duskfade collectibles: Star Shards, Clock Heart Pieces, Multicoloured Flasks, Void echoes, and demo routes for health upgrades.
- Difficulty Understand Duskfade difficulty: demo spikes at Wrath, Temporal Shift skill ceiling, potion reliance, and what to expect at launch.
- Unlock Abilities Unlock Blast, Grapple, Temporal Shift, and spread gadgets in the Duskfade demo from workshop through Tick Town to ruins.
Tick Town, biomes, Cuckoo, and the emotional stakes behind the Clock Tower.
World
- World Explore Duskfade's clockpunk world: Tick Town hub, demo biomes, Clock Tower lore, and the regions Zirian crosses to save Allira.
- Tick Town Tick Town hub in Duskfade: clockpunk village beneath the Clock Tower, demo starting area, NPCs, chains, and routes to forest biomes.
- Biomes Duskfade biomes: demo forest, mines, clockpunk ruins, and five full-game regions from ethereal woods to cloud heights and dunes.
- Clock Tower Lore Duskfade Clock Tower lore: eternal night, Allira, Despair, Master Clockmakers, Minutero, and why bosses like Wrath embody fear.
Characters
- Characters Meet Zirian, Allira, Cuckoo, Cloudies NPCs, and emotional bosses like Wrath in Duskfade — Weird Beluga's clockpunk platformer.
- Zirian & Allira Zirian the workshop apprentice and his sister Allira drive Duskfade's story — family stakes, demo routes, and emotional boss ties explained.
- Cuckoo Cuckoo the mechanical bird in Duskfade — optional speech bubbles, traversal hints, and synergy with Zirian's gadgets on demo routes.
- Bosses Duskfade bosses manifest emotions — Wrath demo patterns, arena rules, and prep with Clock Heart Pieces, gadgets, and Upgrade Gears.
- Cloudies Meet the Cloudies — fluffy Tick Town NPCs who sell Multicoloured Flasks, share side dialogue, and hint at optional routes in Duskfade.
Upgrade Gears, Clock Heart Pieces, gadgets, and how to spend them wisely.
- Items Upgrade Gears, Clock Heart Pieces, gadgets, Star Shards, and Multicoloured Flasks in Duskfade — what they do and where to spend them.
- Upgrade Gears Spend Upgrade Gears wisely in Duskfade — skill tree paths, Star Shard gates, and demo builds for Zirian before the August 2026 launch.
- Heart Pieces Find all three Clock Heart Pieces in Duskfade for max health — demo routes, Wrath prep, and collectibles tracker tips before launch.
- Gadgets Master Duskfade gadgets — Blast, Grapple, shotgun spread, and Temporal Shift combos with Cuckoo hints and Wrath boss preparation tips.
Interactive checklists and platform comparisons for cleaner progress.
Demo Checklist Tool
Interactive Duskfade demo checklist with localStorage — tutorial beats, collectibles, Wrath prep, and patch-friendly progress tracking.
Open guide ToolsCollectibles Tracker
Track Duskfade Clock Heart Pieces, Upgrade Gears, Star Shards, and Multicoloured Flasks — localStorage tracker for demo completionists.
Open guide ToolsPlatform Comparison Tool
Compare Duskfade on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 — price, pre-order discounts, demo access, and spec links with filter UI.
Open guideDemo impressions, system requirements, platforms, and pre-order notes.
- Review Duskfade demo impressions, Steam reviews, system requirements, and console pre-order info ahead of the August 13, 2026 launch.
- Demo Preview Duskfade demo preview — ~91% Steam positive trends, Jak and Daxter comparisons, controller tips, and what the sample includes.
- PC Specs Duskfade PC system requirements on Steam — minimum and recommended specs, 20GB storage, DX12 GPUs, and performance tips for the demo.
- Platforms Duskfade launches August 13, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 — $29.99 PC price, 20% console pre-order discounts, and trailers.
- Price & Editions Duskfade costs $29.99 with 20% console pre-order discounts — no deluxe edition, ~20GB storage, and value compared to the free demo.
- Updates Duskfade release news, demo updates, and launch countdown for Weird Beluga's August 13, 2026 clockpunk platformer on PC and consoles.
- Wiki Steam store, free demo, duskfade.com, and Fireshine Games links for Duskfade — the clockpunk platformer launching August 13, 2026.
A short route from demo download to your first boss win.
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Download the Duskfade demo
Grab the free demo on Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox, then skim our demo download guide for store links and install tips.
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Unlock Blast, Grapple, and Temporal Shift
Follow How to Unlock Abilities and the How to Play guide so mobility and perfect dodges feel natural before Wrath.
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Clear Tick Town with Cloudies help
Use the demo walkthrough and Cloudies guide while collecting Upgrade Gears and flasks around Tick Town.
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Beat Wrath with a plan
Use the Wrath boss guide to interrupt charged attacks with grapple routes and keep the lava arena under control.
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Prep launch day unlock times
Check launch times by region, compare price and editions, and finish your demo checklist before August 13.
Jump into the hubs players search for before and after launch.
Duskfade Demo Hub — Free Playable Slice
Central hub for the free Duskfade demo: download links, walkthrough pacing, Tick Town coverage, biome previews, and the Wrath boss finale.
Open guide ControlsDuskfade Controls Hub — PC and Controller
Duskfade controls reference hub: PC keyboard layout, controller setup, movement tech for jump chains, grapples, and Temporal Shift dodges.
Open guide GuidesGuides Hub
Duskfade guides for demo and full release: how to play, Wrath boss, Temporal Shift combat, collectibles, and difficulty settings.
Open guide WorldWorld Hub
Explore Duskfade's clockpunk world: Tick Town hub, demo biomes, Clock Tower lore, and the regions Zirian crosses to save Allira.
Open guide CharactersCharacters Hub
Meet Zirian, Allira, Cuckoo, Cloudies NPCs, and emotional bosses like Wrath in Duskfade — Weird Beluga's clockpunk platformer.
Open guide ItemsItems Hub
Upgrade Gears, Clock Heart Pieces, gadgets, Star Shards, and Multicoloured Flasks in Duskfade — what they do and where to spend them.
Open guide ReviewReview Hub
Duskfade demo impressions, Steam reviews, system requirements, and console pre-order info ahead of the August 13, 2026 launch.
Open guide ToolsTools Hub
Interactive Duskfade tools — demo checklist, collectibles tracker, and platform comparison for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2.
Open guide UpdatesUpdates Hub
Duskfade release news, demo updates, and launch countdown for Weird Beluga's August 13, 2026 clockpunk platformer on PC and consoles.
Open guide WikiOfficial Links Hub
Steam store, free demo, duskfade.com, and Fireshine Games links for Duskfade — the clockpunk platformer launching August 13, 2026.
Open guideWiki FAQ
Quick answers based on the demo and official pre-launch info.
What is Duskfade?
Duskfade is a 3D action-platformer from Weird Beluga and Fireshine Games. You play as Zirian with his mechanical companion Cuckoo, exploring a clockpunk world stuck in eternal night while trying to rescue his sister Allira.
When does Duskfade release?
August 13, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital storefronts often unlock around 9:00 AM PT — see our [launch times guide](/updates/launch-times/) for regional estimates.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
Is there an Xbox demo?
Yes. The free demo is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Start with the [demo download guide](/demo/download/) for each storefront.
Is this wiki official?
No. duskfades.wiki is an unofficial fan resource. For announcements and store pages, always cross-check Fireshine Games, Weird Beluga, and the official Steam listing.