When Does Project AVA Come Out? Official Release Date Confirmed for H2 2026
Razer has confirmed Project AVA will launch in the second half of 2026. Here's everything we know about the release window, pricing, how to reserve your unit, and the signals pointing to a Q4 launch.
Short answer: Razer confirms H2 2026 as the launch window — between July and December 2026. The software beta has been running since Q2 2026, which signals the hardware isn't far off.
01.The Official Window: H2 2026
Razer has officially stated that Project AVA units will be ready to ship in the second half of 2026 — between July 1 and December 31, 2026. No exact date has been published, and the company has made clear that this window is an estimate subject to change.
One concrete signal: the software beta launched in Q2 2026. Razer doesn't typically open public betas this close to launch unless hardware production is in an advanced stage. Invitations are going out in waves through Razer Cortex, which aligns with a late-year hardware window.
02.Full Timeline: From CES to Your Desk
CES 2026 — Official Reveal
Razer unveils Project AVA as a 5.5" holographic desk companion with avatars Kira, Zane, Faker, and SAO. Reservations open with a $20 refundable deposit.
GDC 2026 — AVA Goes Agentic
Razer adds agentic capabilities: AVA can plan and execute multi-step tasks autonomously, coordinate with other AVAs, and take action across connected apps and services.
Software Beta — Live Now
First beta invitations going out via Razer Cortex. Access to the agentic software on Windows PC — no hardware required.
Hardware Launch
Official window confirmed by Razer. The 5.5" holographic device ships. Reservations are fulfilled in order, with at least 24 hours to complete your purchase once your slot activates.
03.Price and How to Reserve
The leaked price for Europe is €249 and approximately $270 USD for the US market. Razer hasn't officially confirmed the final retail price, but these figures have been circulating since the CES 2026 reservation page went live.
$20
Reservation Deposit
Fully refundable. Applied toward the final purchase price.
~€249
Europe Price (leaked)
Leaked from CES reservation data. Not officially confirmed.
24h
Purchase Window
Minimum 24 hours to complete your purchase once your reservation slot activates.
Units are allocated in reservation order. If you reserved at CES, you're at the front of the queue. If you reserve now, your spot is locked in — the deposit is refundable at any time before you complete the purchase.
04.Signs Pointing to a Q4 2026 Launch
Razer hasn't named a specific month within H2, but several signals point toward Q4 rather than Q3:
Beta started in Q2. Consumer hardware beta cycles typically run 3–6 months. That puts hardware between August and November.
Razer targets the shopping season. Their premium product launches tend to cluster around October–November to capture Black Friday.
Affiliate program is live. Razer already has the affiliate program configured — that typically happens close to commercial launch.
Reservation page has been live for months. Razer rarely keeps reservation pages open more than 6 months before launch — and they opened in January 2026.
05.Available Outside the US on Day One?
Current reservations are only open for the United States. For Europe and international markets, Razer hasn't opened official reservations yet — though the leaked €249 price confirms European launch plans exist.
For markets like the UK, Spain, and Latin America, availability will likely follow the US launch by weeks or months. Sign up for our waitlist to get notified as soon as Razer opens reservations in your region.
06.What to Do While You Wait
Lock In Your Reservation
The $20 deposit is refundable and secures your place in the queue. Earlier reservation = earlier delivery on launch day.
Apply for Beta Access
The agentic software already runs on Windows via Razer Cortex. You can request access now — no hardware needed.
Explore the SDK
AvaSDK.com has technical documentation for developers. Get familiar with the architecture before the hardware arrives.
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