Where Content Warning runs (2026)
| Platform | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PC — Steam | Yes, since 1 Apr 2024 | Original release; the version most guides assume |
| PC — Microsoft Store | Yes, since 1 Apr 2026 | Xbox Play Anywhere (buy once, play on Xbox too) |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes, since 1 Apr 2026 | Full crossplay with other platforms |
| Xbox One / Series X|S | Yes, since 1 Apr 2026 | Full crossplay; Play Anywhere with Microsoft Store PC |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | Yes, since 1 Apr 2026 | Full crossplay |
| VR (Quest / PSVR) | No | Flat game; no VR mode on any platform |
The console versions were a shadow drop on 1 April 2026 — the same date the game first appeared on Steam in 2024. Before that, Content Warning was PC-only.
Price per platform
| Store | Price |
|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | $7.99 |
| Console (PS5 / Xbox / Switch) | $9.99 |
| Microsoft Store (PC, Play Anywhere) | $9.99 |
At its Steam launch the game was free for the first 24 hours (1 Apr 2024), then settled at $7.99. The console price is a small premium over the current Steam price. Regional pricing and sales vary, so check the live store page before buying.
Player count and crossplay
- 2–4 players online co-op. There is no local split-screen.
- Full crossplay across PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch since April 2026. Enable it in Settings.
- Because it is the only one of the big co-op horror titles with console-plus-PC crossplay, it is the safe pick for a group split across a PlayStation and a PC.
VR and Steam Deck
Content Warning has no native VR on any platform — it is played on a screen. On the flip side, it is Steam Deck verified, so the handheld PC runs it well.
Mods are PC only
The BepInEx and Thunderstore mod scene (see the Mods Guide) is PC-only. Console versions cannot load mods, and crossplay lobbies with a modded PC host will not share those mods with console players.
Rating and release
- ESRB: Language, Violence (Users Interact).
- Released: 1 April 2024 on Steam; 1 April 2026 on consoles and Microsoft Store.
Does Content Warning have an ending?
No. There is no final boss, cutscene or “you win” screen. The structure is a repeating three-day loop:
- Dive into the Old World and film scary things.
- Upload the footage to SpöökTube.
- Reach 480 views in your first three days or the run ends.
- Keep going — upgrade gear, chase higher view counts, sign sponsorship deals.
“Success” is sustaining the career, not finishing a story. That is why searches for a Content Warning ending come up empty: the game is built to be played indefinitely, not completed.
Related guides
- Beginner Guide — the day loop in practice.
- Mods Guide — PC mods, since consoles can’t load them.
- Content Warning vs Lethal Company vs R.E.P.O. — how it compares on players, price and crossplay.