Last Flag is a fast-paced 5v5 third-person hero shooter that reimagines Capture the Flag (CTF) as a chaotic, 1970s-inspired televised game show.
Teams have 60 seconds to hide their flag, then hunt the enemy's, return it to their base, and defend it for another 60 seconds to score a point and win the match.
Games wrap up in under 20 minutes, blending strategy, teamwork, unique contestant abilities, mid-match cash upgrades, and explorable maps like snowy mountain villages, ancient temples, forest canyons, and ghost towns with interactive elements (caves, waterfalls, radar towers for intel, hazards).
Developed by Night Street Games (co-founded by Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds and his brother Mac Reynolds), it features original music from Dan, a "fun-first" approach avoiding sweaty metas, and no pay-to-win elements—everything is included at launch.
Full Release: April 14, 2026 on Steam and Epic Games Store (PC). PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned for Summer 2026.
ESRB: Teen. Post-launch roadmap includes new maps, a 10th contestant, additional game modes, and free cosmetics.
Latest News & Updates (as of late February 2026)
- Release Date Confirmed (Feb 23): Official announcement of April 14 PC launch via Steam and Epic.
Consoles coming later in the year. Devs highlighted it's the culmination of nearly 5 years of work.
- Open Beta / Steam Next Fest Demo: Free playtest running now through March 2.
Includes 9 contestants, progression, loadouts, tutorial, bot matches, and Training Gym.
Players logging in and leveling up earn permanent exclusive rewards (e.g., Lunar Gold skins for all contestants, icons, finishers) that carry over to launch—especially pushed during Orion Beta Rewards phase.
- Brodown Throwdown Showmatch (Feb 23): High-profile live stream event featuring Dan Reynolds & Tyler1 vs. Mac Reynolds & Erobb221, plus Discord Q&A.
- Recent Patch (Feb 20): Minor demo update (build changes noted on SteamDB).
- Devs actively addressing feedback/bugs (e.g., memory usage) and engaging community via Steam news and socials.
Gameplay Highlights
Core loop delivers pure chaos: Hide flags creatively, control radar towers for enemy intel, combo wild abilities (tornadoes, bazookas, feather storms), earn cash from kills/objectives to buy upgrades.
Playstyles range from aggressive brawlers and flag runners to tower builders and support.
Streamers and players describe it as "insane," "refreshing," and full of high-energy moments like ability spam, flag chases, and clutch defenses.
Trailers & Hype Videos
- Latest Story Trailer (Feb 23 release announcement tie-in).
- Meet the Cashbots trailer.
- Demo launch trailers and older announcement videos (hundreds of thousands of views).
Hype & Community
Buzz spiked during Steam Next Fest with streamer sponsorships (e.g., Strippin), viral posts about the Reynolds brothers' passion project, fan clips, and excitement in Japanese gaming media.
Official X account (@playlastflag) actively posts rewards pushes and updates.
Community vibes: "É JOGAOOOOOO" energy, scare jumps, and trending play clips. Join Discord for Q&As and "Beat the Devs" events.
Play Now: Free demo/open beta live until March 2 (7 GB download, SSD recommended). Jump in to earn rewards!
Minimum Specs: Windows 10 64-bit, i5-6600K/Ryzen 5 1600, GTX 1660/RX 580 (6GB VRAM min), 12GB RAM, broadband.
Wishlist now—the demo ends soon!
All Links:
- Steam Page:
- Latest Trailer (Story/Release): Search YouTube for "Last Flag Story Trailer" or check official channel @PlayLastFlag
- Demo Rewards & Play: Log in via Steam/Epic during the window
- Discord: Search for Night Street Games or Imagine Dragons-related server invites (often shared via official posts)
