Where to download and play Clans of the Forest now that it is out: every official storefront, the PC install size, and how to spot fake free-download pages.
Clans of the Forest Download and Where to Play
Clans of the Forest has been downloadable from the official storefronts since 23 October 2026: Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store on PC, the PlayStation Store on PS5, the Xbox Store, and the Nintendo eShop for Switch and Switch 2. There is no free download, no demo and no mobile build. The PC version costs $29.99.
- PC: Steam, Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store as an Xbox Play Anywhere title
- Consoles: PlayStation Store on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo eShop on Switch and Switch 2
- No free option anywhere - no demo, no playtest, no Early Access, no mobile app, no browser build
The launch build steers the camera with the keyboard rather than the mouse, and the studio has promised a fix. The controls guide covers the current scheme and the workarounds.
Which official storefronts sell Clans of the Forest?
Every storefront that carries the game is a straight paid product page rather than a launcher wrapper, a subscription listing or a fan project. On PC the game is sold on Steam, on the Epic Games Store, and on the Microsoft Store as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, which pairs the console licence with a Windows version at no extra cost. The full breakdown is on the release date and platforms page.
| Platform | Where to download | What the listing shows |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Windows 10/11, 64-bit) | Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store | $29.99 standard edition; 4 GB storage listed |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store | Standard and Feral Edition; Remote Play supported |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store and Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere; Xbox cloud saves |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo eShop | Estimated 1.2 GB file size |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo eShop | Estimated 2.6 GB file size |
| Physical retail | Retailers named on the publisher's page | Switch, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox boxes |
Two gaps are easy to assume away. There is no PlayStation 4 version and no Xbox One version: the PlayStation Store entry is a PS5 product, and the Xbox listing is labelled Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. On older hardware the game is not a download option.
Official source: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest - Trailmark Games is the publisher's own page, and it links out to the eShop, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Epic listings - the fastest way to confirm you are on a real storefront rather than a mirror site.
If a page is selling you the game and it is not on that list, treat it as unverified. The game overview covers what the download actually contains once you own it.
How big is the Clans of the Forest download?
| Platform | Listed download size | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | 4 GB available space | Steam minimum and recommended requirements |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.2 GB (estimated) | Nintendo eShop listing |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 2.6 GB (estimated) | Nintendo eShop listing |
| PlayStation 5 | Not published | PlayStation Store entry carries no size yet |
| Xbox Series X|S | Not published | Xbox Store entry carries no size yet |
The PC figure is the one to read carefully. It appears in both requirement tiers as "4 GB available space", so it is a stated requirement rather than a measured install, and 4 GB is small for a 3D role-playing game with six explorable locations. It is what Valve and the publisher both publish, so plan with it - but spare disk space beyond it is cheap insurance. The PC requirements page has the full hardware tables.
The eShop numbers carry their own caveat, printed on the listing itself: information about the game, including ratings and download size, may not be finalised at the time of pre-order. Both Switch figures are labelled estimated for that reason.
The 4 GB PC requirement and the two Switch estimates are the only published figures for any platform. Re-check the store page you are buying from on 23 October 2026 before you clear space.
How do you download the game on 23 October 2026?
The download itself is ordinary storefront business, with one wrinkle: nothing about pre-loading has been announced.
- Buy it on your storefront now. Console digital pre-orders opened on 1 September 2026 and PC pre-orders on 23 September 2026, so both windows are open. Pre-ordering only decides whether you get the pre-order cosmetic pack - the pre-order bonus page has the cutoff and eligibility rules.
- Install and sign in to the client. Steam and Epic use their own desktop launchers on PC, the Microsoft Store version installs through the Windows Store app, and each console downloads through its own store.
- Check your library on launch day. No pre-load has been announced for any platform, so budget for the download to run on 23 October rather than in advance. A 4 GB PC download or a 1.2 GB Switch download is a short wait, not an overnight job.
- Watch the clock on PS5. The PlayStation Store entry shows a release time of 10/23/2026 04:00 AM UTC, the only published timestamp from any storefront. PC and the other consoles show the date without an hour.
- Free up the space first. 4 GB on PC, roughly 1.2 GB on Switch and 2.6 GB on Switch 2. PS5 and Xbox have published no size at all, so leave headroom there.
- Ignore anything offering the files early. No legitimate early-access download exists, and no storefront has opened one.
On the Microsoft Store the game is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so one digital purchase covers the Xbox console version and a Windows PC version on the same account. Steam and Epic are single-platform PC purchases, though Steam brings Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, achievements and trading cards with it.
Is there a free download, a demo or a mobile version?
No to all three, and the absences are documented rather than assumed. Steam's record lists the game as not free at $29.99, carries no demo entry and no Early Access flag, and no press release or store listing mentions a playtest or trial build. There is no App Store or Google Play listing and no browser build.
The one source of confusion is the Roblox game Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition, a genuinely free social roleplaying game with a different developer. It is a separate product: nothing you download for the Roblox title relates to Clans of the Forest.
How do you spot a fake Clans of the Forest download page?
Free-download pages for unreleased games are one of the oldest patterns on the web, and this launch is no exception. The tells are consistent:
- It offers the full game for free. No free version exists on any platform, so any page promising one is wrong about its own product.
- It offers an APK or an iOS download. There is no mobile version, so a mobile installer cannot be real.
- It mentions a crack, key generator or unlock tool. These pages collect payment or ad revenue and deliver nothing usable.
- It promises pre-load files before 23 October 2026. No pre-load has been announced anywhere.
- It is not reachable from the publisher's page. The storefront links on the official game page are the map.
The game is a one-time purchase at $29.99 for the standard edition and $39.99 for the Feral Edition, with no free tier, no demo and no mobile build. Any site offering those is misleading you at best. Third-party key resellers are a separate risk, because grey-market keys can be revoked after purchase with no support path. The storefronts listed above are the only route with a refund policy behind it.
Which platform should you download on?
Prices are identical across storefronts, so the choice is about platform features.
| Platform | What the download gives you |
|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | Steam Cloud saves, Family Sharing, achievements, trading cards, full controller support |
| Epic Games Store (PC) | The PC build, with no Steam feature layer |
| Microsoft Store / Xbox | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox cloud saves, 4K Ultra HD, HDR10 and 60 fps+ on Series X|S |
| PlayStation 5 | Remote Play supported, console sharing and offline play, DualSense vibration and trigger effects |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | TV, tabletop and handheld modes; Save Data Cloud needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership |
Cross-save between platforms does not exist, so where you download is where your progress lives - which makes the Microsoft Store's Play Anywhere pairing the only download that spans two devices with one purchase. The multiplayer and cross-save page sets out what is and is not confirmed there.
Handheld players have an open question too: Valve has assigned no Steam Deck rating and ProtonDB lists the status as unknown, so nobody can promise the PC download runs well on a Deck. The Steam Deck and controller page tracks both sources, and the editions and price comparison covers what each version costs.
FAQ
Can I download Clans of the Forest for free?
No. It is a paid game on every storefront, at $29.99 for the standard edition and $39.99 for the Feral Edition, and there is no free tier, no demo and no free-to-play version. Steam's own record lists it as not free. Any page offering a free full download is not an official source.
How much space do I need for the download?
The Steam listing says 4 GB available space for PC, and the Nintendo eShop estimates 1.2 GB for Switch and 2.6 GB for Switch 2. PlayStation 5 and Xbox have published no size. Treat the PC number as a requirement floor and leave spare room.
Can I pre-load it before release day?
Not announced. No storefront opened a pre-load or said it would, so the download itself runs on 23 October 2026. Digital purchases were live ahead of launch on every platform.
Is Clans of the Forest on mobile or in a browser?
No. There is no iOS or Android version and no browser build, so no mobile installer for it can be legitimate. The free Roblox game Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition is a different product, not a mobile port of this one.
Where do I download it on PC?
Steam, the Epic Games Store, or the Microsoft Store as an Xbox Play Anywhere purchase. It is Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit only, so there is no macOS or Linux download on any of the three.
Related Guides
- Clans of the Forest Release Date & Platforms All six storefront entries, the 23 October 2026 date and the unlock-hour situation.
- Clans of the Forest System Requirements PC The full minimum and recommended hardware tables behind the 4 GB figure.
- Clans of the Forest Feral Edition & Price Comparison What each edition costs on each storefront.
- Clans of the Forest FAQ: Platforms, Price, Demo Short answers to the remaining buying and platform questions.
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