Paper Shredder is an incremental game from Embers, coming to Xbox in winter 2026. Here’s everything we know so far, from the release date to platforms, price and achievements.
Paper Shredder at a glance
- Release date: Winter 2026 (no exact date)
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Xbox PC app
- Xbox Play Anywhere: Yes (announced by Xbox Wire; the Store listing doesn’t show the badge yet)
- Game Pass: Not announced
- Price: Not announced yet
- Developer: Embers
- Publisher: Embers
- Genre: Incremental game
- Players: Single-player
- Age rating: PEGI 12 / ESRB T
- Achievements: Full list not published yet
Our Paper Shredder game hub has the key facts at a glance. This page goes into more detail, and we’ll keep it updated as more is confirmed.
What is Paper Shredder?
Paper Shredder is an incremental game from Embers about the most satisfying entry-level job imaginable. You have accepted a prestigious position with one simple objective: clear a “minor” backlog of corporate paperwork. Reach 100% disposal efficiency and a million-dollar payout is yours, and management is sure you can do it.
The loop starts small, one sheet at a time, and steadily scales up into mass document destruction. You shred paperwork and sweep up the mess to earn company merit points, then spend them upgrading basic tools into heavy-duty setups that massively boost your processing speed. Tower-high piles of bureaucracy slowly turn into weightless confetti.
When is the Paper Shredder release date?
It’s due in winter 2026. Xbox Wire’s ID@Xbox x IGN showcase recap (20 October 2026) says it’s coming “this winter”, and Embers’ press release confirms a winter 2026 window. There’s no exact day yet.
Is Paper Shredder on Game Pass?
Not so far. No Game Pass deal has been announced, and the Xbox Store listing doesn’t include it in any Game Pass plan. We’ll update this page if that changes.
Which Xbox platforms is Paper Shredder on, and is it Play Anywhere?
Xbox Wire’s ID@Xbox x IGN showcase recap (20 October 2026) says it’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox PC app and Xbox Play Anywhere, so one digital purchase covers both your console and PC. The Xbox Store listing covers Xbox Series X|S and PC but doesn’t display the Play Anywhere badge yet.
How much will Paper Shredder cost?
Xbox pricing hasn’t been announced yet. When we checked on 9 November 2026, the Xbox Store listing had no purchase option or price, which is normal before pre-orders open. We’ll add the price in pounds and dollars once it’s listed.
Does Paper Shredder have achievements?
Not yet. Xbox achievements are listed as a feature on the Xbox Store, but the full list and Gamerscore haven’t been published. We’ll add the count once Xbox confirms it.
What are the key features?
- Shred and sweep paperwork to earn merit points
- Upgrade tools into heavy-duty shredding setups
- A watchful Happiness Manager
- Branching career paths and secrets buried in the piles
Everything we’ve written about the game is in one place on our Paper Shredder hub, and we’ll keep this page updated as more is confirmed.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
