Moonlight Peaks
Starter Checklist
A pre-play and pre-buy checklist built from official facts and clearly labeled press leads. No detailed walkthrough, no gift preference guides, no crop or recipe tables.
Day One Preparation
Before your first session, use official sources first. These steps cover what is confirmed, not what is speculated.
The game launched July 6–7, 2026. Check the Official Updates page for the latest confirmed announcements from the developer or publisher. Official Steam announcements are the first place to look for post-launch changes.
Moonlight Peaks is confirmed available on Steam (Windows PC) and Nintendo Switch. A demo is available on both of these platforms. Check the Platform Status page for the current availability matrix.
Use the source-labeled July 6 / July 7 / July 9 release status for your platform and region. See Release Dates for the full source-labeled breakdown.
The demo is available on Steam and Switch as a try-before-buy. Demo progress carryover to the full game has not been officially confirmed. Do not plan around a demo save until official confirmation appears. See Demo Status →
If you encounter bugs, performance issues, or unexpected behavior at launch, check official Steam announcements and the official Moonlight Peaks website before looking at community reports.
Pre-Download Checklist
Things to verify or set up before downloading the demo.
Demo is available on Steam (Windows PC) and Nintendo Switch. Switch demo also runs on Switch 2. Google Play Games demo status is not confirmed. See full demo status →
Use the source-labeled July 6 / July 7 / July 9 release status for your platform and region. See full release dates →
Check the Steam store page or your console store for current availability. Do not assume a download is available without confirming on the store page first.
Check the Steam store page for any posted minimum or recommended specs before downloading the PC version.
Demo Session — What to Expect
Based on official Marvelous Europe announcement. No exact walkthrough is published.
Official press release confirms character creation is included in the demo. The full scope of customization options requires hands-on testing.
Official press release mentions magical mini-games as part of the demo content scope.
Official press release describes interactions with town residents including werewolves, witches, and mermaids. The nature and depth of these interactions requires hands-on testing.
PC Gamer's preview (third-party press lead, not official) mentions controller use as recommended for the demo. This is a press lead, not an official requirement statement. Source: moonlight-pcgamer-demo-2026-06 — press lead, not sole source.
PC Gamer describes the June 2026 demo as a purchase-decision preview. This is third-party press framing, not an official statement. Source: moonlight-pcgamer-demo-2026-06 — press lead.
Game Premise — What Is Confirmed
Core identity facts from official sources.
Moonlight Peaks is officially described as a supernatural life-sim about life as a vampire in the town of Moonlight Peaks.
Official descriptions mention these core activities. The specific crops, potions, and spells require hands-on gameplay to detail.
Official site and Steam describe this as part of the game's social system. Exact romance mechanics, gift preferences, and heart events are not published on this site.
Steam describes this as the core premise — the player's vampire character must show their skeptical father that a life of compassion is possible.
What This Checklist Does NOT Include
These topics are held until officially confirmed or hands-on tested.
No walkthrough is published. PC Gamer describes it as a purchase-decision preview — not a guided experience. Exact task sequence requires hands-on testing.
Official sources have not confirmed whether demo save data carries over to the full game. Requires hands-on testing.
Official sources confirm romance with supernatural locals exists. Specific gift preferences, heart events, or romance routes are not published on this site until hands-on tested or officially documented.
Official sources confirm "mystical crops" and "potion-making" as gameplay pillars. Specific crop lists, recipes, pricing, or growth times are not published on this site.
Werewolves, witches, and mermaids are confirmed as resident types. Full villager names, portraits, schedules, or personality details are not published on this site.
Sources: official Moonlight Peaks site · Steam store · Marvelous Europe June 2026 demo announcement · PC Gamer preview (press lead only)