Ratatan early access release delayed

Fans eagerly awaiting the spiritual successor to the beloved rhythm-strategy series Patapon will have to wait just a little bit longer. The development team behind Ratatan has announced that the game's Steam Early Access release has been pushed back to ensure a more polished launch experience.

The new release date for the roguelike rhythm game is now set for Friday, September 19th, 2025 (was expected on July 25th). In a post on the game's official Steam page, the developers stated they need “a little extra time to polish the game and deliver it to you in the best possible state”. A special pre-launch livestream hosted by voice actor Tomokazu Sugita will air on Sunday, September 14th, which promises to showcase the game and reveal the post-launch content roadmap for the first time.

The game, which blends the classic rhythm-based commands of Patapon with new roguelike and multiplayer elements, was a massive Kickstarter success, raising over a million pounds from fans excited for the new project.

While a delay, however short, is always a bit disappointing for those who have been waiting since the demo, a one-month pushback for the sake of quality is a move that most will likely appreciate, as it's far better than a buggy and unoptimised Early Access launch. Ratatan's early access will be available exclusively on Steam, but the final release will be available on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch as well.

KitGuru says: Did you play the original Patapon games? Are you interested in Ratatan? How do you feel about the delay?

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