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Duskfade Guide & 100% Walkthrough
Complete Duskfade guide: full walkthrough, all collectibles, trophy roadmap, outfits, bosses and FAQ for the time-bending action platformer.
Official Trailer The Clock Keeps Turning
Latest Updates
- MAJOR Duskfade is out now on Steam, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks.
- Launch-day press coverage begins rolling in, including CGMagazine's PC review.
- MINOR Developers publish pre-launch FAQs confirming pricing, 4 worlds with 2-3 biomes each, ~16 hours for full completion, and Steam Deck Verified status.
- MINOR Duskfade joins Steam Next Fest with an updated demo.
- MINOR Release date announced: August 13, 2026.
What is Duskfade?
Duskfade is an action adventure platformer by Weird Beluga, published by Fireshine Games and released on August 13, 2026 for PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. You play Zirian, a workshop apprentice wielding the Minutero — a blade made from a clock hand — racing to save his sister from Despair across 4 worlds shaped by the Master Clockmakers. A full run with every collectible takes about 16 hours, and the launch reception on Steam is Very Positive. Start with the full walkthrough, hunt all nine collectible systems, plan your platinum with the trophy guide, or check how long it takes to beat.
Duskfade Screenshots
Your First Hours in Tick Town
Get Started in 5 Steps
- Learn the Minutero in Tick Town: the opening hour teaches Zirian's clock-hand blade and core movement — the abilities guide shows how the kit grows.
- Clear the first world and beat Wrath: the multi-phase early boss sets the fight-then-platform rhythm — see the boss guide.
- Grab collectibles as you pass them: kittens, ingots, cards and more — all nine systems explained.
- Spend at the Traveler's shop between worlds: upgrades and cosmetics feed two of the rarest achievements.
- Return with new abilities: grapple and glide open earlier paths you couldn't reach — backtracking is how you finish the campaign at 100%.
The Clockmakers' Atlas
Essential Guides
Full Walkthrough
World-by-world progression route from Tick Town to the Clock Tower.
100%All Collectibles
Every kitten, outfit, Rainbow Ingot, card and music box — all 9 systems.
PLATTrophy & Achievement Guide
All 25 achievements with unlock rates and a platinum roadmap.
TIMEHow Long to Beat
Story, completionist and platinum time estimates.
BOSSBoss Guide
Strategies for every major boss encounter.
SPECSSystem Requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs, Steam Deck status.
Every Guide on One Dial
Full Guide Index
Guides
- Duskfade Abilities: Zirian's Full Movement & Combat Kit — Every confirmed Duskfade ability — the Minutero blade, jump, dash, grapple and glide traversal, plus the Clock Heart and Temporal Energy upgrade systems.
- Duskfade Characters: Zirian, Cuckoo, Despair & the Clockmakers — Meet the Duskfade cast — protagonist Zirian and his Minutero blade, companion Cuckoo, the antagonist Despair, and the Master Clockmakers who shaped the worlds.
- Duskfade Boss Guide: Confirmed Encounters & Strategies — Duskfade boss guide — Wrath's multi-phase fight, the Despair finale at the Clock Tower, and the full release boss roster as we verify it.
- How Long Is Duskfade? Story, 100% and Platinum Times — How long to beat Duskfade: the official ~16 hour full-completion estimate, the 9-12 hour platinum consensus, and what changes the pace.
- Duskfade Collectibles: All 9 Collection Systems Explained — Every Duskfade collectible type — Tailord kittens, Wally hiding spots, outfits, Rainbow Ingots, cards, music boxes, Clock Heart Pieces and more, from the achievement list.
- Duskfade Trophy & Achievement Guide: All 25 Achievements — Full Duskfade achievement list with global unlock rates, hidden achievements, and a platinum roadmap — 9-12 hours at roughly 3/10 difficulty per early trophy hunters.
- Duskfade Walkthrough: Full Game Progression Guide — Complete Duskfade walkthrough covering all 4 worlds, the Tick Town hub, boss encounters and the Clock Tower finale — with ability unlock milestones.
- Duskfade Outfits: All Skins & How the Cosmetic System Works — Duskfade outfits explained — how outfits unlock, the Palette "mask of pain" achievement, Traveler shop purchases, and the full outfit list as we verify it.
FAQ
Is it Duskfade or Dusk Fade?
The official spelling is Duskfade — one word, capital D. Search engines sometimes split it into “dusk fade”, but the game by Weird Beluga is written as a single word on Steam, PlayStation Store and the official site.
What is Duskfade?
Duskfade is a single-player action adventure platformer by Weird Beluga, published by Fireshine Games. You play Zirian, a workshop apprentice trying to save his sister from Despair by restoring the fabric of time across worlds shaped by the Master Clockmakers. It released on August 13, 2026 for PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S.
How much does Duskfade cost?
The full price is $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, with an official 20% launch discount ($23.99) for the first two weeks after the August 13, 2026 release.
How This Site Is Maintained
Duskfade Guide is an independent, unofficial fan resource for Duskfade players — not affiliated with Weird Beluga.
- How we verify: Every fact is checked against the v1.0 release build and official Weird Beluga / Fireshine Games sources; collectible counts and boss data are cross-referenced against at least two independent completion sources before publishing.
- Update cadence: Guides are re-checked after every Duskfade patch — the walkthrough, collectibles and trophy pages get a review pass within 48 hours of an update.
- What we don't do: We don't publish rumored DLC details, unverified glitch routes, or collectible locations we can't confirm on the current build.