The short answer
Transport Fever 3 is scheduled for September 29, 2026 on Windows, macOS and Linux through Steam, Epic and GOG, plus PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The US PlayStation Store lists 16:00 UTC for PS5. A universal storefront unlock time and preload schedule were not confirmed in the sources checked September 19.
Before you start
- Check the store and region where you will play.
- Treat the tables below as published requirements, not measured performance.
The confirmed release target
Urban Games lists September 29 for Steam, Epic, GOG, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Windows, macOS and Linux covered on desktop. The game remained a preorder on the checked stores, so this page does not label it released.
Sources for this section
- Urban Games: Transport Fever 3 support FAQ · Checked 2026-09-19
- Urban Games: Release date and pre-order announcement · Checked 2026-09-19 · Published 2026-08-25
- Urban Games / Paradox Interactive: Transport Fever 3 Steam store · Checked 2026-09-19
- PlayStation / Paradox Interactive: Transport Fever 3 US PlayStation Store listing · Checked 2026-09-19
Use the hour only for the store that publishes it
The US PlayStation listing shows September 29 at 16:00 UTC. Urban Games said on September 9 that it did not yet have a precise general release time. Keep the PS5 US hour scoped to that listing and check your own store close to launch.
No inspected official source confirmed a preload schedule. A countdown or comment about a typical hour is not a universal promise.
Sources for this section
- PlayStation / Paradox Interactive: Transport Fever 3 US PlayStation Store listing · Checked 2026-09-19
- Urban Games: Release date and pre-order announcement · Checked 2026-09-19 · Published 2026-08-25
Published desktop requirements
Steam lists 90 GB of available SSD space on every desktop OS. Windows and Linux CPUs require AVX2. The macOS table is Apple Silicon only. These rows do not predict frame rate, large-map performance or Steam Deck support.
| Platform | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10/11; i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600X; 8 GB RAM; GTX 1060, RX 480 or Arc A380 with 4 GB; AVX2; 90 GB SSD | Windows 11; i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D; 16 GB RAM; RTX 3070, RX 6800 or Arc A770 with 8 GB; AVX2; 90 GB SSD |
| macOS | macOS 15.7+; Apple M2 Pro; 16 GB RAM; Apple Silicon only; 90 GB SSD | macOS 15.7+; Apple M4 Pro; 24 GB RAM; Apple Silicon only; 90 GB SSD |
| Linux | Ubuntu 24.04+; i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600X; 8 GB RAM; GTX 1060, RX 480 or Arc A380 with 4 GB; AVX2; 90 GB SSD | Ubuntu 24.04+; i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D; 16 GB RAM; RTX 3070, RX 6800 or Arc A770 with 8 GB; AVX2; 90 GB SSD |
Sources for this section
- Urban Games / Paradox Interactive: Transport Fever 3 Steam store · Checked 2026-09-19
Closed beta access is not a launch workaround
The support FAQ says beta testing continues with a small selected group and that Urban Games is not seeking more testers. Use the support form for a current account or purchase issue; this guide does not offer beta keys or unofficial access.
Sources for this section
- Urban Games: Transport Fever 3 support FAQ · Checked 2026-09-19
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Research checked 2026-09-19. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.