Chained Beasts Release Date, Platforms, and Game Pass Details

Chained Beasts release date

The arena is open: Chained Beasts launched on October 15, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. That makes the Chained Beasts release date especially important for co-op fans, since Featherweight Games’ gladiator roguelike supports up to four players across multiple platforms.

The game combines chaotic arena combat, roguelike progression, and teamwork built around physically chaining players together. It is now available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox platforms, with Xbox and PC Game Pass support included at launch.

Chained Beasts platforms and availability

According to the developer and official platform listings, Chained Beasts is available through the following services:

Platform or service	Availability
Steam	Released October 15, 2026 for Windows and macOS
PlayStation 5	Released October 15, 2026
Nintendo Switch	Listed digitally; the regional Nintendo page shows October 16 because of local date conversion
Xbox Series X|S	Released October 15, 2026
PC Game Pass	Available through Game Pass
Xbox Cloud Gaming	Included with the announced Game Pass availability

The official Featherweight Games release announcement places the launch at 17:00 UTC. This explains why some regional storefronts may display a different calendar date even though the release occurred simultaneously.

For PlayStation owners, the official PlayStation Store listing identifies the PS5 version and supports games for up to four players, with online multiplayer requiring PlayStation Plus. The Xbox store listing includes Xbox Series X|S and PC support, Xbox Play Anywhere, local co-op, and online co-op.

The Nintendo listing confirms a digital Switch version. Its October 16 date reflects the local storefront date rather than a separate delayed launch.

What kind of game is Chained Beasts?

Chained Beasts is a 1–4-player co-op gladiator roguelike set in a brutal arena. Players fight enemies while linked to their teammates, creating opportunities for coordinated attacks but also plenty of ways to become tangled around the environment.

Combat supports more than straightforward swordplay. Players can use weapons, environmental hazards, urns, walls, spikes, and other arena elements to defeat enemies. The game’s intentionally chaotic design means coordination is valuable, particularly when a group is trying to move, attack, or avoid obstacles while chained together.

The full release includes:

• Three arena chapters: Carthage, Germania, and Rome
• Nine battles spread across three acts
• Ten difficulty levels
• More than 70 afflictions
• More than 70 skills
• More than 40 items
• Eight beasts plus variants

Runs also include character progression, equipment choices, skills, and branching paths. Injuries and afflictions can affect a run, while victories help players develop stronger fighters and unlock additional options.

Co-op, cross-play, and solo features

You do not need a full group to play Chained Beasts. The game supports solo play, online co-op for up to four players, and couch co-op through shared or split-screen modes on supported platforms.

The developer also lists cross-platform multiplayer, allowing players on supported systems to play together online. Because platform features can vary, players should check the relevant storefront and account requirements before purchasing, especially for console online multiplayer.

The core multiplayer format is built around coordination. Teammates can work together to trip enemies, control movement, and turn the arena against opponents. However, poor positioning can also cause players to collide with pillars, hazards, or one another, making communication important even during the game’s comedic moments.

Price, demo, and Game Pass availability

Steam lists Chained Beasts at a standard price of $19.99. At the time of the October 16, 2026 source check, Steam displayed an introductory offer reducing the price to $12.99, with the offer scheduled to end October 29. Promotional pricing can change, so confirm the current amount on the Chained Beasts Steam page before buying.

Steam also displayed a downloadable demo on October 16, 2026. Because demo availability can change after launch, check the official store page for its current status rather than relying on an older listing.

For subscribers, Xbox announced Chained Beasts for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 15, 2026. The announcement covers cloud gaming, Xbox Series X|S, and PC access. Game Pass catalogs and regional availability are subject to change.

Is Chained Beasts worth checking out?

Players looking for a compact multiplayer game with a strong focus on teamwork may find Chained Beasts appealing. Its combination of gladiator combat, roguelike runs, environmental hazards, and shared movement gives it a distinct co-op identity.

It is particularly suited to groups that enjoy:

• Four-player online or local co-op
• Difficult action roguelikes
• Short, replayable runs
• Physics-driven or slapstick combat
• Character builds based on skills, items, and afflictions
• Cross-platform multiplayer

The available Steam listing showed a “Very Positive” rating from 83 reviews at the time of collection, with 96% marked positive. That rating is an early player signal rather than a final long-term assessment, so prospective buyers should treat it as a snapshot of launch-period reception.

Chained Beasts release date FAQ

When was the Chained Beasts release date?

The game released on October 15, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. Some regional listings, including the referenced Nintendo page, show October 16 because of local time conversion.

What platforms is Chained Beasts on?

Chained Beasts is available on Steam for Windows and macOS, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass. Xbox also lists Xbox Play Anywhere support.

Is Chained Beasts on Game Pass?

Yes. Xbox announced the game for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with availability across cloud gaming, Xbox Series X|S, and PC at launch.

How many players can play Chained Beasts?

The game supports one to four players. Official listings include solo play, online co-op, local or shared-screen co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer on supported systems.

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