Quick Answer: Summary of Steps
- Wishlist or pre-order. No digital pre-order on PS Store yet; physical PS5 pre-orders are $29.99 at atari.com.
- Note the unlock time. 14:00 UTC on Tue 3 Nov 2026: 6 a.m. PST, 9 a.m. EST, 2 p.m. GMT, 7:30 p.m. IST.
- Buy and download on launch day. Atari lists $29.99; the install is small (about 5–8 GB).
- Connect up to four controllers. Local play supports 1–4 players on PS5.
- Set up online play. Two-player online matchmaking needs PS Plus on PS5.
Prerequisites & Materials Needed
Required tools & items
- A PS5 or PS5 Pro — no PS4 version; Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC versions also exist
- A PlayStation Network account — for the store and online play
- $29.99 (Atari price) — store prices outside the US were not listed on 31 Oct 2026
- Up to four DualSense controllers — for local multiplayer
- PS Plus (optional) — only for online matches
- About 10 GB free — Xbox lists ~5.2 GB, Steam 8 GB; PS5 size unconfirmed
Estimated time
- Preparation: About 5 minutes to wishlist the game and check controllers
- Execution: About 10 minutes on launch day, including the download
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Wishlist the game or pre-order a disc
There is no digital pre-order yet, so a wishlist alerts you when it goes on sale.
- Execute: open the PlayStation Store, search for Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered and select Add to Wishlist.
- For a disc, pre-order the PS5 physical edition ($29.99) from atari.com.
- Pro Tip: Physical copies ship from Atari's US store, so check shipping to your country before ordering.
- Look out for: Make sure you choose the Remastered listing on PS5, not an older Godzilla game.
How you know it worked: The game appears in your PlayStation Store wishlist.
Step 2: Check the unlock time for your region
Both PlayStation and Microsoft list 14:00 UTC on 3 November 2026.
- Execute: convert 14:00 UTC to your time zone: 6 a.m. PST, 9 a.m. EST, 2 p.m. GMT, 3 p.m. CET, 7:30 p.m. IST.
- Set a reminder for the unlock time.
- Pro Tip: US daylight saving ends on 1 November, so use standard-time offsets.
- Look out for: Steam and the Nintendo eShop show only the date, so their hour may differ.
How you know it worked: You know the exact local time the game will unlock.
Step 3: Buy and download the game
The download is small, so you can be playing within minutes of the unlock.
- Execute: at the unlock time, open the store page, select Buy, confirm the price and select Download.
- Disc owners: insert the disc and install, then accept any day-one update.
- Pro Tip: If the price is not shown yet, wait a few minutes after the unlock and refresh the store page.
- Look out for: If the download does not start, see our PS5 download stuck guide.
How you know it worked: The game shows in your Game Library and launches to the title screen.
Step 4: Connect controllers for local play
Destroy All Monsters Melee is at its best with four players on one screen.
- Execute: turn on each extra DualSense and press the PS button, then sign in as a user or guest.
- Choose a mode and let each player pick a kaiju on the selection screen.
- Pro Tip: Each kaiju has its own signature moves and Rage Mode attacks, so let new players try a few.
- Look out for: If a controller will not pair, reset it with the button on the back (see our DualSense reset guide).
How you know it worked: All players appear on the kaiju selection screen.
Step 5: Set up online matches
Online matchmaking is new in the remaster and supports two players.
- Execute: make sure your PS Plus membership is active, then choose the online mode from the main menu.
- Pick your kaiju and wait for matchmaking.
- Pro Tip: Earn currency in matches to unlock monsters and arenas in any order.
- Look out for: Crossplay has not been announced, so expect to match only PS5 players.
How you know it worked: You are placed into a match with another player.
In brief: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered unlocks on PS5 on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 14:00 UTC (6 a.m. PST, 9 a.m. EST, 2 p.m. GMT, 7:30 p.m. IST). There is no digital pre-order on the PlayStation Store yet, so add it to your wishlist now, or pre-order the $29.99 physical PS5 edition from atari.com. On launch day, buy it (Atari's price is $29.99), install about 8 GB, and plug in up to four controllers for couch play. Online play needs PS Plus. Checked 31 October 2026.
By Tulasiram Pemmadi · NextPlayIntel · Last updated 31 October 2026.
This guide is for the PS5, with notes for Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 players. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version. For the game's history and which version to choose, read our Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered explainer. Store links are on the game page.
Ways to get it on each console
Platform | Before launch (31 Oct) | On 3 November | |
|---|---|---|---|
PS5 | Wishlist on PlayStation Store; physical pre-order $29.99 at atari.com | Buy digital ($29.99, Atari) | |
Xbox Series X | S | Wishlist on Microsoft Store | Buy digital ($29.99, Atari) |
Switch 2 | Nintendo US page ($29.99), not yet pre-orderable; cartridge $39.99 at atari.com | Buy digital or cartridge | |
PC | Wishlist on Steam (demo ended 27 Oct) | Buy on Steam ($29.99, Atari) |
Prices in UK pounds, euros and Indian rupees were not listed on any store on 31 October 2026, so we mark them unconfirmed. The physical prices are from Atari's press release and store.
Release times
Region | Unlock time (Tue 3 Nov 2026) |
|---|---|
UTC / UK (GMT) | 14:00 |
US Pacific (PST) | 6:00 a.m. |
US Eastern (EST) | 9:00 a.m. |
India (IST) | 7:30 p.m. |
The PS Store and Microsoft Store both show 14:00 UTC. Steam and the Nintendo eShop show only the date, so their exact hour is unconfirmed. Daylight saving ends in the US on 1 November, which is why these are standard-time hours.
Players, online and subscriptions
Local: 1–4 players on one console on PS5 (Xbox lists 2–4 local players).
Online: 2 players. This is the first time the game has had online matchmaking.
PS Plus: required for online play on PS5, not for local or single-player.
Crossplay: not announced, so assume you can only match players on the same platform until Atari confirms otherwise.
Playing on Xbox, Switch 2 or PC instead
Xbox Series X|S: the Microsoft Store lists 2–4 local players, 2 online, shared split-screen and about a 5.2 GB download. Online play needs a Game Pass tier that includes online multiplayer. There is no Xbox One version.
Switch 2: Nintendo US lists the digital version at $29.99 with a 3.9 GB download; it was not yet open for pre-order on 31 October. The $39.99 physical edition is a full cartridge. Online play needs Nintendo Switch Online.
PC (Steam): Windows 10 or 11, a GTX 1650 or better and 16 GB of RAM at minimum (32 GB recommended), and 8 GB of storage. The free demo ran from 15 to 27 October.
Whichever platform you choose, the modes are the same: a single-player campaign for each kaiju, versus battles, Destruction Mode and Rage Mode attacks. Monsters and arenas unlock with in-game currency rather than in a fixed order.
For players in India
Unlock time: 7:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday 3 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox.
Price: PlayStation Store India and the Xbox Store India list the game but showed no INR price on 31 October. Check on launch day.
Physical copies: Atari's pre-orders are on its US store; we have not found an official Indian retailer listing.
Small download: under 10 GB, so even a slower connection is fine.
Still stuck?
Download not starting: PS5 download stuck.
Controllers not pairing for four-player games: PS5 controller not connecting.
Game shows as locked after buying: restore PS5 licences.
Need a refund on a digital pre-order later: PlayStation Store refunds explained.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Searching for a digital pre-order. None exists on PS Store yet; wishlist it or buy on launch day.
- Using daylight-saving times. US clocks change on 1 November, so 14:00 UTC is 9 a.m. EST, not 10 a.m.
- Expecting four-player online. Online is two players; four players is local only.
- Buying the Switch version for a Switch 1. A Switch 1 release is unconfirmed; only Switch 2 has a store page.
- Looking up 2002 cheat codes. The remaster uses a currency unlock system; old codes do not apply.
Frequently asked questions
What time does it unlock on PS5?
14:00 UTC on 3 November 2026: 6 a.m. PST, 9 a.m. EST, 2 p.m. GMT and 7:30 p.m. IST.
Can I pre-order it digitally on PS5?
Not yet. Wishlist it, or pre-order the $29.99 physical edition from atari.com.
Do I need PS Plus?
Only for online matches. Local and single-player modes do not need it.
How many players can play?
Up to four locally on PS5 and two online.
Is it on PS4?
No. It is on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
Is there crossplay?
Not announced.
Sources & verification
Sources last verified on . This article covers published information, not hands-on testing.
- Atari press release via Games Press: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered announced (6 Jun 2026)
- PlayStation Store US: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
- PlayStation Store India: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
- Microsoft Store US: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (9P8Q9HV5X96Q)
- Nintendo US: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (Switch 2)
- Steam: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (4251460), PC requirements
- Atari store: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered physical editions
- Godzilla.com (Toho): trailer reveals full 12-kaiju roster (28 Aug 2026)
- PlayStation Plus: plans and online multiplayer
Editorial & update notes
Published 31 Oct 2026 with US, UK, EU and India prices checked that day on the official stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop).
