- Chained Beasts is Coming to Consoles & Game Pass on October 15! - 15 September 2026
Hey gladiators,Chained Beasts launches on October 15, and today we can finally reveal all the platforms you’ll be able to play it on. ⚔️ Alongside Steam, Chained Beasts is launching on:PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchGame Pass for Xbox & Windows PCAnd it’s all happening day one on October 15!To mark the occasion, we’ve released a brand-new Official Release Date & Platforms Reveal Trailer:Three Chapters. One Fight for Freedom.The full release of Chained Beasts will take you through three arena chapters.Your journey begins in Carthage, before taking you into the frozen wastes of Germania.And today, we’re revealing where the final stretch of your journey takes you:Rome 🏛️Take the fight to the heart of the Roman Empire, where new enemies and challenges await, including our most formidable boss yet, Praefectus, backed by his Praetorian Guard.Coming to More Players on Day OneBring…
- Chained Beasts - Release Date Revealed! - 25 August 2026
Gladiators, the wait is almost over.Chained Beasts arrives on Steam October 15, 2026.Mark it in your calendars, set your sundials and tell your co-op compatriots. We can’t wait to open the arena doors for good in just 7 short weeks!We've got a few more surprises to share before then. The image accompanying this post is a small taste of a bunch of new illustrations and animations our team has been working on as part of our launch artwork. Consider it a warm-up for what’s to come!We're also finalising details on additional launch platforms so if you've been asking "will it be on \" — stay tuned. More news to follow.⏲️ Last chance to play the free demo chapterIf you haven’t tried out the demo yet, now is your last chance, as we will be taking it down at launch. Grab a few friends and rattle some chains in our Carthage chapter, the first of three that will be available at launch.🙏 Our grat…
- Open Beta Now Live: Head North to Germania - 16 July 2026
Grab your friends and get ready — the Chained Beasts Open Beta is now live.🔴 Watch the Secret Sauce showcase below: Thank you to our friends at Offbrand Games for hosting this fantastic event!⏳ Limited-Time OnlyThe Open Beta runs from July 16th at 10am PT through to 11:59pm PT July 19th.This is the only chance to preview Act 2 before launch, so if you want to see the new Germania content before Chained Beasts fully releases, this is your one-and-only window to do so.❄️ Germania AwaitsAct 2 leads you and your crew North into Germania, a frostier and considerably less forgiving arena than the warm sands of Carthage.New foes, new traps, and new ways to turn the environment against those who would seek to end your life. Throwing an enemy into one of the new spike traps will impale them, so if you've been looking for an excuse to get creative with your killing blows, Germania might be the t…
- Chained Beasts is Now Live in Steam Next Fest! - 15 June 2026
Steam Next Fest is live, and Chained Beasts is joining the event with our updated demo.Grab some friends, chain yourselves together, and enter the arena in our 1–4 player co-op gladiator roguelite where teamwork, chaos, and questionable decision-making all go hand in hand.The latest demo includes new beasts, executions, dismemberment, new weapons, new enemies, difficulty options, and more.If you missed it, we also recently revealed that Chained Beasts is launching in Fall 2026 alongside a brand-new release window trailer.Thank you to everyone who has played, wishlisted, shared feedback, and supported Chained Beasts so far. We’re excited to have the demo in Steam Next Fest, and we hope you’ll jump in with your friends, cause some chaos, and let us know what you think.If you enjoy your time in the arena, wishlisting Chained Beasts helps us a lot as we continue working toward launch.🔗 Mor…
- Chained Beasts Charges Into Steam Next Fest June 15–22! - 12 June 2026
Steam Next Fest kicks off June 15–22, starting at 10am Pacific Time. We're excited to announce that Chained Beasts will be joining the festivities with our recently updated demo.If you've been waiting for the perfect excuse to grab some friends and jump into the arena, this is the best time ahead of our upcoming launch to do so!The Demo Just Got Bigger and BloodierWe've recently released our biggest demo update yet, bringing a batch of new characters for you to play as, enemies to crush, innovative new weapons and a plethora of new ways to suffer through our afflictions system.🔪 Execute Your EnemiesDowned foes can now be finished off with brutal executions. End a fight with style and earn the crowd's approval.🦏 Two New Beasts Enter the ArenaThe Rhino and Ibex charge into battle alongside a complete rework of our existing beasts. Level up your favourite beast, earn XP, and unlock power…
- CHAINED BEASTS ARRIVES FALL 2026 - 4 June 2026
We're excited to announce that Chained Beasts launches Fall 2026 (Spring if you’re from the Southern realms)! The finish line is finally in sight. Before long, we'll be throwing you into the final arena to face bloodthirsty crowds, monstrous bosses, and the consequences of every questionable affliction acquired in an effort to last another battle while chained to your friends.🎥 Watch the release window trailer below🎉 Over 500 Reviews & Overwhelmingly PositiveWe're proud to share that the Chained Beasts demo recently reached Overwhelmingly Positive status on Steam We owe that achievement to our dedicated community of demo players, who have been putting Chained Beasts to the test in recent months. Every review, bug report, piece of feedback, wishlist, stream, and word of mouth recommendation to their friends has helped us improve the game and introduce it to new players.We're genuinely…
- The Updated Chained Beasts Demo is LIVE! - 29 May 2026
Chained Beasts has a huge new demo update available RIGHT NOW!Check out all of the new features below:🔪 ExecutionsFinish off a downed enemy with executions! End your opponent with style.🦏 Ibex, Rhino and a whole beast reworkThe coliseum's selection of fierce warriors has been completely overhauled! Two new beasts, the Rhino and the Ibex, now charge into the fray alongside existing beasts which have all been reworked. Fight with a beast to earn XP and unlock powerful new variants. 🏹 The BowA brutally powerful weapon, the bow can shred an enemy with ease from a distance!🦵 DismembermentsThat’s right, now you can do serious damage to your enemies with their own parts! Grab someone’s missing head and chuck it at your next foe.⚔️ New EnemiesArchers - bow wielding enemies that can strike from a long distance and do some serious hurtWrestlers - feisty little fellas that will keep you pinned…
- Chained Beasts is in this year’s ANZ IndieFest! - 8 May 2026
Chained Beasts is taking part in this year’s ANZ IndieFest, an event centered around showing off games made by teams in Australia and New Zealand! The showcase is live soon on The Indie Brew’s YouTube channel, featuring 45 Indie Games made in ANZ and 15 Cameos from local creators. Check it out here: Now’s a great time to jump in and check out Chained Beast’s demo on Steam, and while you’re stopping by the page drop the game a wishlist!More updates are on the way, so stay tuned. We’ll see you in the arena! ⚔️— The Featherweight Crew💬 Team up on the Featherweight DiscordIf you're looking for others to enter the arena with, join the Featherweight Discord and post in the co-op crew channel to find other gladiators ready and waiting: https://discord.gg/3qKKQ52P4W💌 Send us your feedbackHelp make Chained Beasts the most brutal co-op gladiator roguelike it can be by sending us your feedback a…
- ⚔️ Closed Beta Begins April 18 — Enter the Arena - 15 April 2026
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the arena gates creaking open to let a few lucky combatants enter for our upcoming closed beta, starting this weekend, April 18th.We’re looking for gladiators willing to charge into chaotic, 1–4 player melee combat as they test never before seen aspects of Chained Beasts. Players will be granted access to our 2nd act, as well as test a number of recent changes to content and systems featured in our public demo. A mix of solo players, duo’s, trio’s and foursome’s of formidable frenemies are welcome.📜 Now Taking Expressions of InterestIf you are selected for glorious combat, you will be contacted with further instructions! Spots are limited. 👉 Sign up here: https://chainedbeasts.firstlook.gg/What to expect:Early access to new content, including a new arena, enemies and a brutal boss encounter.A preview of new and tweaked weapons, potions and skills —…
- Thank you for 120k wishlists! - 9 April 2026
120,000?? Incredible. We’re blown away by the support everyone has shown Chained Beasts so far, thank you!If you haven’t tried it yet, grab a few friends and jump into the demo while it’s still live on Steam!More updates are on the way, so stay tuned. We’ll see you in the arena! ⚔️💬 Team up on the Featherweight DiscordIf you're looking for others to enter the arena with, join the Featherweight Discord and post in the co-op crew channel to find other gladiators ready and waiting: https://discord.gg/3qKKQ52P4W💌 Send us your feedbackHelp make Chained Beasts the most brutal co-op gladiator roguelike it can be by sending us your feedback after playing the demo: https://forms.gle/RFBpFcqsDEncQaKi7⭐ Wishlist on SteamBe sure to wishlist on Steam to be notified about any upcoming news, and about the game's release this year!🔗 More ways to follow Featherweighthttps://x.com/_Featherweight_ http…
- Chained Beasts Demo Out Now! - 12 November 2025
Gladiators, are you ready? The Chained Beasts Steam demo is now available! Don your beastly visage and choose your sword, spear, mace or flail as you enter the brutal Carthage arena while chained to your friends in this co-op gladiator roguelike.👍 Drop a review on the demo pageIf you've been with us since our first Steam playtest, or if it's your first time experiencing Chained Beasts' brutal gladiatorial combat, the best way to show your support is to leave a review on the Steam Demo page:⛓ What you'll experience in the demoLearn the basics of combat as you attempt to escape your Roman prison camp in the tutorialSurvive 5 days of battles in the scorching Carthage arenaLevel up and choose from dozens of brutal upgradesDozens of physical and mental afflictions to endure as side effects of healing potionsFace off against the fearsome rhino-mounted boss in the demo's climactic showdownUnl…
- Chained Beasts Demo Releases November 12 - 6 November 2025
📅 Demo Date AnnouncementGladiators, prepare for your first battle! The Chained Beasts demo will be available on Steam on November 12, 3pm PDT. This demo includes the tutorial and five brutal battles in the Carthage arena, and culminates in a showdown with the first boss who charges into battle on a Rhino mount!Visit the demo page here: ⭐ Wishlist on SteamBe sure to wishlist Chained Beasts on Steam to be notified when the demo launches!💬 Join the DiscordThe Chained Beasts demo can be played with 1-4 players, so start putting your crew together. To find other gladiators to brave the arena with online, join the Featherweight Games Discord here: https://discord.gg/3qKKQ52P4W👕 T-Shirt GiveawayEach day from now until the November 12 demo release date, we're giving away 5 Chained Beasts t-shirts to lucky community members!All you need to do to enter the giveaway is join the Featherweight Ga…
- What's Next For Chained Beasts - 25 September 2025
The Chained Beasts public playtest has come to a close. As the roar of the crowd dies down, we want to thank each and every gladiator for taking the time to participate in the Chained Beasts public playtest on Steam. We had just under 10,000 gladiators stepping into the arena throughout the one week playtest, which is far more than we imagined seeing!We want to thank everyone who took the time to leave us feedback through our survey, Discord, and the playtest Steam discussion forum. We are taking that feedback into account and wanted to give you a sneak peek at just two of the many changes we are working on, and what's next for Chained Beasts. That news in brief:I) Shields are now pickups with durability, will stun enemies when they attack while you’re blocking, and you can block cancel out of attacks II) The Trainer is now interactive, and if you train too hard to unlock a perk, you ma…
- Play The Chained Beasts Public Playtest Now - 29 August 2025
Gladiators, the time has come for all who seek glory to take their first steps into the arena! The Chained Beasts Public Playtest is now live, and can be accessed be pressing the Join Playtest button on the Chained Beasts Steam Store page.Chained Beasts is a co-op gladiator roguelike for 1-4 players, combining brutal combat with teamwork and slapstick moments. Can you gather your friends, crush your enemies, win the crowd and gain your freedom? This playtest will see you battling for survival in the Carthage Arena. You’ll need to survive 5 brutal battles in an extended version of the full game’s Act I and beat the first boss who rides in on a rhino!What do we want from you?We are interested in hearing any and all feedback, as this will be the first time Chained Beasts will be shown to outside players. Tell us what parts of the game you find fun. Let us know if anything was hard to under…
- Join the Chained Beasts Closed Playtest - 25 June 2025
Gladiators, be the first to find fame and glory in the arena! Featherweight Games is inviting you to join the upcoming Chained Beasts closed playtest!This playtest will allow you to experience the tutorial and the first 3 days of combat. You will be able to play this in singleplayer, same-screen co-op, or online co-op through Steam.How to JoinSign up to the Feathweight Newsletter: SIGN UPJoin the Featherweight Discord to share feedback: JOIN DISCORDYou will be notified via the address you signed up with when the Chained Beasts closed playtest is live.What do we want from you?We are interested in hearing any and all feedback, as this will be the first time Chained Beasts will be shown to outside players. Tell us what parts of the game you find fun. Let us know if anything was hard to understand. What don’t you like? What would you like to see more of?All feedback can be shared by joining…
