We’ve just passed 25,000 wishlists for I Know a Guy - and that’s an incredible milestone.
Thank you for the support. We can’t wait to finally put the full experience in your hands and show you everything we’ve been working on.
As previously announced, I Know a Guy will launch in Early Access on April 1st, 2026.
Here are the full release time for each time zone:
• İstanbul (GMT+3): 8:00 PM
• Los Angeles (PDT): 10:00 AM
• New York (EDT): 1:00 PM
• London (BST): 6:00 PM
• Berlin (CEST): 7:00 PM
• Moscow (MSK): 8:00 PM
• Tokyo (JST): 2:00 AM (April 2)
We’re launching in Early Access because we want to build the game together with you. Your feedback, ideas, and support will directly shape how I Know a Guy evolves after release.
We’ll also be sharing our roadmap on launch day, outlining what’s coming next during Early Access.
Pricing & Launch Discount
Base Price: $12.99
This is the global base price. Steam applies regional pricing, so the final price may be lower or higher depending on your country. You’ll be able to see the exact price for your region directly on the Steam page at release.
Launch Discount: 10%
To help more players jump in on day one, the game will launch with a 10% discount.
New Features in Early Access
The list below covers some of the major systems and content added for Early Access.
It is not exhaustive, and we’re intentionally leaving parts out to avoid spoilers. The full experience is meant to be discovered through gameplay.
Balance Mechanic
Front pizza shop and shady backroom are fully interconnected. Neglect the front and your cover weakens, drawing police attention. Neglect the back and the mafia you owe will step in. The system remains dynamic and requires continuous balance.
Police Raids & Arrests Failure on the front side increases police pressure. Bribes can delay escalation, but repeated failure leads to raids. If caught, the game continues from the police station with a financial penalty.
Mafia Pressure & Consequences Failure on the shady side triggers mafia intervention. Payments can buy time, but pushing too far leads to direct consequences. In severe cases, you restart from the hospital and lose all carried items.
40+ New Dark Web Items & Missions New items, requests, and character-driven tasks. Transactions now include risk factors and uncertain outcomes.
11+ New Pizza Types Expanded menu with additional recipes. Progression unlocks new pizzas, increasing operational depth and income potential.
Open World (Hobarey Town) A more populated and active town. NPCs offer tasks, dialogue, and branching interactions, some with moral consequences.
Forgery & Repacking Station Produce fake documents or repackage items for discreet delivery. Mistakes reduce shady reputation.
Online Orders Receive digital pizza orders. Deliver via hired couriers or handle them manually across the map.
Progression & Expansion Systems Leveling, shop upgrades, customization, hacking risks, investment options, and access to Hardware and Clothing stores.
We’re ready to launch and can’t wait to see you step into Hobarey Town.
If you know a guy… you’ll fit right in.
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