Trees Hate You PS5: Updated Status, Controller Support

No, there is no Trees Hate You PS5 port as of October 12, 2026. The official Steam store page for Trees Hate You only lists a planned PC release for Nov 16, 2026, and the listing says the game plans to unlock roughly five weeks after that access date. If you already have a DualSense or DualShock, the Steam build does support PlayStation controllers, so the PC version can still be played with a familiar pad.

Trees Hate You PS5 Status and Official Release Info

On October 12, 2026, the store page listed a "Planned Release Date: Nov 16, 2026." The page names Tykenn as both developer and publisher. It does not show a native PS5 version or any other console SKU, so the PS5 question has a simple answer: nothing has been announced. That could change later, but PC is the only platform shown so far.

The page also said "This game plans to unlock in approximately 5 weeks." A demo was available on Steam at access time. The Aug 29, 2026 announcement covers the release date, new cover art, and development progress. The June 19, 2026 announcement says the developers added requested features and made other adjustments before Next Fest.

The store page also showed no user reviews at that point, which makes sense because the game had not yet launched.

What the Steam Demo Actually Includes

The official description calls the game "a rage game focused on traps and gags" where the nearby flora is out to humiliate you. In the "About This Game" section, Tykenn writes: "They will use your expectations against you to humiliate you." That is the core loop: try to avoid traps, die from them, and get trolled by trees.

The feature list on the store page includes single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. You can travel through several biomes, collect hats, and chase the appeal of finding an axe. The page frames the hats as "cool hats (or ugly hats, depending on your fashion sense)."

The demo is labeled "Download Trees Hate You Demo" on the official page, so you can test the meanness before the Nov 16, 2026 launch.

Controller and Accessibility Options on PC

If you were hoping for a PlayStation-style setup, the Steam listing does include PlayStation controllers as a supported input. That means a DualSense works on PC even though there is no PS5 port. The same input section also lists Xbox controllers and a keyboard-only option.

The accessibility section on the official page lists save anytime, custom volume controls, stereo sound, and playable without quick time events. The game supports 22 languages for interface and subtitles, but no full audio in any language.

Minimum system requirements are Windows 10 or higher and 1 GB of available storage space, so the game should run modestly on the Steam build.

Community Playthrough: Signs, Traps, and Where One Player Died

A YouTube playthrough shows the game’s troll loop clearly. At the start, an in-game sign tells the player: "Be sure to read every sign you see. You never know when one will say something useful." That sign is also the game’s first lesson: if you ignore the signs, you miss clues. Later, the game tells players: "If you get stuck, press tab and check for trees."

The player’s route came with a lot of deaths and some useful reactions:

• The first tree can be baited by moving around it. One player said during the fight that you can bait the tree.
• A tree with a gun surprised them; they described it as armed and dangerous.
• A hidden tree popped out and made the player restart from the way back.
• A fork attack caught them after they thought a baited tree was the only threat.
• One tree distracted while another pulled out a gun and shot them.
• Trees can grow legs and move.
• A follower tree chases you through an area.
• Drill trees, rolling trees, and a tree with growing roots appear later.
• Going the opposite way of a sign cleared a bad effect for the player. The sign flipped direction, and the effect went away after they took the opposite path.
• A treasure chest gave the player a top hat, and later a tree stole it.

These details come from one player’s video, so treat them as community observations rather than official strategy notes. The playthrough also showed a seraphim-like figure near the end, which the player compared to an angel, before reaching the end of the route.

Here is a small demo-progression checklist based on that playthrough:

• Read every sign, especially the one about pressing Tab.
• Bait the first tree by moving around it.
• Watch for a second tree while dealing with the first.
• Try the opposite path when a sign seems suspicious.
• Grab the top hat from the chest, but watch for thieves.

FAQ

Is Trees Hate You on PS5?

Not as of October 12, 2026. The only official release shown is the PC version on Steam, planned for Nov 16, 2026. There is no announced Trees Hate You PS5 port, and the store page does not list a console version.

Can I play Trees Hate You with a PlayStation controller?

Yes, on PC. The official Steam page lists PlayStation controllers as a supported input alongside Xbox controllers and keyboard-only play. That is not the same as a native PS5 port.

Does the demo include the same content as the full game?

The Steam demo is free, but Tykenn has not published a separate demo-versus-full content breakdown on the store page. A video playthrough showed a route from the opening picnic to an ending, but community footage should not be treated as an official content list.

What are the minimum system requirements?

The Steam page lists Windows 10 or higher and 1 GB of available storage space. The game supports 22 languages for interface and subtitles, with no full audio in any language.