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A rocket on its launch tower at sunset, seen from a deck with metal grating and a yellow railing, in The Last Caretaker, from the Xbox announcement press kit.
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Is The Last Caretaker on PS5? Consoles, Xbox and Where to Play

Short answer: No. The Last Caretaker is not on PS5 and no PlayStation version has been announced. You can play it now on a Windows PC through Steam or the Epic Games Store, and it comes to Xbox, with Game Pass, in spring 2027.

Game version: Early Access, Update 6 (October 19, 2026); official announcements as of October 24, 2026

PS5 and PlayStation

Can you play The Last Caretaker on PS5?

No. The Last Caretaker is not on PS5, and Channel37 has not announced a PlayStation version. Its official site sells the game on Steam and the Epic Games Store, and its September 9, 2026 announcement names PC and Xbox only.

See also: roadmap to 1.0

Is The Last Caretaker coming to PS5 later?

Channel37 has not said. Its roadmap ends with 1.0 in spring 2027, released on PC and Xbox at the same time; neither the roadmap nor the announcement mentions PlayStation.

See also: every update and the 1.0 plan

Is there a PS5 release date?

No. There is no PS5 release date, because no PlayStation version has been announced. The next dated release is 1.0 in spring 2027, on PC and Xbox at the same time.

See also: 1.0 release date

Can you use a PS5 controller?

Yes, on PC. The Steam store lists full controller support, including PlayStation DualShock and DualSense controllers.

Where You Can Play It

Where can you play The Last Caretaker now?

On a Windows PC, today. The game has been in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store since November 6, 2025. Steam lists Windows only, with no Mac or Linux version.

See also: first 10 hours guide

Is The Last Caretaker coming to Xbox and Game Pass?

Yes, in spring 2027. Channel37 will release 1.0 on PC and Xbox at the same time, playable from day one with Xbox Game Pass, and the game already has an Xbox Store page for Xbox Series X|S where you can wishlist it.

See also: 1.0 and Xbox

Does The Last Caretaker run on Steam Deck?

Steam rates it Playable on Steam Deck: the default controls work and run well, but some controller icons do not match the Deck and some text is hard to read on its screen.

See also: crash and performance fixes

Is it on Nintendo Switch, mobile or Mac?

No Nintendo Switch, mobile or Mac version has been announced. The only console Channel37 has named is Xbox.

See also: multiplayer and co-op status

Official sources and wiki

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A rocket on an offshore platform at sunset in The Last Caretaker.
Next step

Update 6 Release Date & Changes

Update 6 The Jump came out on October 19: what it adds, the patch notes in plain words and the official roadmap to 1.0.

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Related guides

The Caretaker's boat sailing alone across the sea at sunset in The Last Caretaker.

Updates

Multiplayer & Co-op Status

Is The Last Caretaker multiplayer? What Channel37 has said about co-op and what the roadmap to 1.0 shows.

A boat with a raised cabin and deck railings on a bright open sea in The Last Caretaker.

Survival

Beginner's Guide: First 10 Hours

Plan your first hours, from Sanctuary Dock and batteries to skills and your boat.

A Caretaker looking toward lightning during a storm in The Last Caretaker.

Troubleshooting

Stuck, Crash & Save File Fixes

Find official unstuck options, crash checks, save recovery and power troubleshooting.