Cats In The Shell Sets Early Access For January 2027
A demo timed to Steam Next Fest gives the two studios a test window and a wishlist pipeline roughly three months before the January 2027 Early Access date.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Infini Fun and Raven Studio announced that Cats In The Shell, a build-construction roguelike auto-battler about assembling mechs, enters Early Access on January 20, 2027. Players hire cat pilots, each with unique abilities, and build a mech from parts and upgradeable modules. Auto-battles let those builds chain reactions and synergies. The game supports Japanese and is planned for PC via Steam. A demo is available ahead of Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition, which begins October 19.
The demo covers two modes. Expedition Mode strings one trial after another, and Simulation Lab lets players experiment with mech configurations freely. It goes live ahead of Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition, which opens on October 19.
The full game adds asynchronous PvP. Players pit their builds against mechs assembled by other players worldwide without real-time matchmaking. Each run draws on randomized events and shop inventories, so a new configuration waits on every attempt. The trailer arrived alongside the Early Access date.
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