Heartworm comes to consoles on October 1

Retro-inspired survival horror game Heartworm is coming to consoles on October 1, 2026. Publisher DreadXP and developer Vincent Adinolfi have confirmed versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

The console release comes more than a year after Heartworm launched for PC through Steam on July 31, 2025. A new trailer has also been released alongside the console announcement.

The October launch will bring Heartworm to both current and previous-generation systems. PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 are joined by PS4, Xbox One and the original Switch, giving the game a much wider platform lineup than its existing PC release.

DreadXP has not announced any major content differences between the console editions and the PC version. The game remains a single-player survival horror experience inspired by the genre's late-1990s era, particularly games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil.

The PC version currently sells for $14.99 on Steam. Pricing for the upcoming console releases has not yet been confirmed.

Heartworm follows Sam, who is struggling with the death of her grandfather. While searching online for a way to reconnect with him, she discovers a mysterious forum that leads her to a supposedly supernatural house in the mountains.

What follows mixes exploration, puzzles and limited combat across environments shaped by Sam's memories and grief. Instead of relying on conventional firearms, Sam uses a camera to defend herself from the threats she encounters.

The game switches between fixed camera angles and an over-the-shoulder perspective. Players can use a modern control scheme or choose classic tank controls, while optional pixelation and other visual effects can make the presentation resemble games from the early 3D console era.

DreadXP estimates that a playthrough of Heartworm takes around four to six hours. The game includes multiple endings, giving players reasons to revisit Sam's journey after completing it once.

Its presentation combines pre-rendered and in-game cutscenes with an original soundtrack and a strong focus on psychological horror rather than constant combat. Puzzles and exploration make up a large part of the experience as Sam moves deeper into the mystery surrounding the house.

Heartworm is already available on PC through Steam. The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One and Switch versions will all launch on October 1.