The Stray release time is finally here, so depending on your chosen platform it's either about to unlock or is already available, and for certain PlayStation Plus tiers you can also claim it completely for free. Cat lovers everywhere are ready to take on this adventure through an aging cybercity with a quirky population of robots, as you try to defeat the mysterious creatures plaguing them with the help of your friendly drone. Although Stray is set to unlock globally at the same time, there are differences between PC and PlayStation launches, and of course these convert to different times of day depending on your location in the world. With it also being a free game at particular levels of PlayStation Plus service, here are all of the details and confirmation of when you can start playing Stray. And, while Stray on Xbox hasn't happen yet, here's everything we know currently about that.
Stray release time in all regions
The Stray release date is July 19, at which point the game will be available for purchase worldwide, or unlock if you preordered. Due to global time differences this means that you should be able to starting downloading Stray on Steam at the following release times:
- West Coast US: 8am PDT
- East Coast US: 11am EDT
- UK: 4pm BST
Note that these are the proposed release times for the Steam version of the game, which could also be subject to last-minute alterations. If you're a PlayStation owner then there's better news as Stray is already available to download on consoles, so you can get it right now. As the overall file size isn't significantly large, it shouldn't be long until it's ready to play on your system.
Is Stray free on PlayStation Plus
Yes, Stray is free on PlayStation Plus if you have an active subscription as long as you've upgraded to either the Extra or Premium tier of Sony's service, because it isn't included in the Standard subscription level. It's possible that Stray could be a future free monthly PS Plus game for all tiers at some point in the future, but if it is then that will be some way off and you don't want to have to wait for it. If you're considering signing up or increasing your service level then check out the best PS Plus deals available right now, so you can claim Stray and a whole host of other hit games for free. If you're not signed up and are in the UK, you can also visit the official page to claim a 7-day free trial before any payment kicks in.
