When did Chained Beasts come out?

Featherweight Games and Steam announcements set launch to October 15, 2026, with doors opening at 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM UTC worldwide on that date.

Is Chained Beasts on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes. The September 15, 2026 platforms reveal states Game Pass for Xbox and Windows PC on day one alongside console and Steam releases.

How much does Chained Beasts cost on Steam?

The US Steam store listed $19.99 at launch with 35% off to $12.99 for two weeks after release. Check your regional Steam page for current pricing and sale end time.

Does Chained Beasts have redeem codes?

As of 2026-10-16, we found no redeem-code system in the official sources we read.

Is there a Linux version or Nintendo Switch 2 release?

The Steam store page lists Windows and macOS builds only—no Linux listing. Nintendo Switch is confirmed for the original Switch; Switch 2 and Linux are not disclosed in sources we read as of 2026-10-16.

Chained Beasts Release Date, Platforms, Price & Game Pass

When did Chained Beasts release?

Chained Beasts launched on October 15, 2026. Featherweight’s Steam announcement “Chained Beasts is Coming to Consoles & Game Pass on October 15!” (2026-09-15) states the arena opens at 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM UTC on that date across PC and consoles.

If you are new to the loop structure and chain combat, the beginner guide walks through verified basics before you buy.

Which platforms is Chained Beasts on?

Platform	Available at launch (official)	Notes
Steam (Windows)	Yes	Listed on the Steam store page (checked 2026-10-16)
Steam (macOS)	Yes	Listed on the Steam store page; no Linux build listed
PlayStation 5	Yes	Named in “Chained Beasts is Coming to Consoles & Game Pass on October 15!” (Steam announcement, 2026-09-15)
Xbox Series X\|S	Yes	Same announcement
Nintendo Switch	Yes	Same announcement
Xbox Game Pass (Xbox + Windows PC)	Yes	Day-one subscription access per the same post
Linux (Steam)	No	Not listed on the Steam store page we checked
Nintendo Switch 2	Not disclosed	No official Switch 2 statement in sources we read as of 2026-10-16
Physical editions	Not disclosed	Store listings we checked are digital-first

Cross-platform multiplayer is advertised on Steam (Cross-Platform Multiplayer category). See the co-op and multiplayer guide for what is confirmed about online, couch co-op, and crossplay details.

Frame from the official Cinematic Trailer. © Featherweight Games.

What does Chained Beasts cost?

On 2026-10-16, the Steam store page showed:

Price type	US Steam (2026-10-16)
Standard	$19.99
Launch sale	$12.99 (35% off)

Featherweight’s Steam announcement “Chained Beasts - Launch Price Reveal” (2026-10-07) says the 35% discount runs for two weeks after launch. Sale timing can vary by region and platform storefront—check the store page for the current price and exact end time before you checkout.

Game Pass subscribers on Xbox or Windows PC can access the game through subscription without a separate purchase on those channels.

Is the demo still available?

Official posts state the Carthage demo will be taken offline when the full game launches on October 15. We treat that as Featherweight’s plan; we did not independently verify whether every downloaded demo copy still opens after launch. The launch-day post “Chained Beasts is available NOW” repeats that full-game buyers get content beyond the demo slice.

What languages and ratings are listed?

Steam lists 12 interface languages, with full English voice acting marked on the store page. Content descriptors note visible blood sprays that remain in the environment. Steam’s Germany rating field on the store page shows 16—that is a generated Steam field, not a standalone USK certificate statement.

How busy was Steam on launch week?

Demand signals are not pricing facts, but they help set expectations. These numbers move by the hour, so read them as a launch-week snapshot, not a current figure:

Signal	Value (Steam, 2026-10-16 10:50 UTC+8)	Source
Concurrent players	1,921 in game	Steam’s public player-count endpoint
User reviews	92 reviews: 88 positive, 4 negative (labeled Very Positive)	Steam’s public review-summary endpoint
Demo reviews	742 reviews: 724 positive, 18 negative (labeled Overwhelmingly Positive)	Same endpoint, demo listing (historical)

Metacritic had no score yet on October 15 because critic counts had not met their threshold.

What is included in the 1.0 launch build vs the earlier demos?

Featherweight’s launch-day announcement (“Chained Beasts is available NOW”, 2026-10-15) outlines the full 1.0 feature set that replaces the pre-launch Carthage demo:

Three acts and nine battles, plus a final encounter: Runs progress from Carthage (Act 1, Beastmaster Barca) through Germania (Act 2, Goliath) to Rome (Act 3, Praefectus & the Siege and The Senate)—detailed on all bosses.
Eight playable Beasts with XP variants: Confirmed by Bestiary and the eight Free as a… run-clear achievements (Lion, Eagle, Bear, Panther, Ibex, Rhino, Monkey, and Wolf)—see all beasts.
70+ afflictions, 70+ skills, and 40+ items: Camp progression between battles combines Trainer skill/affliction pairs (afflictions and Trainer), Merchant cards (merchant items), and post-battle Crowd Favorite scoring (crowd favorite and scoring).
10 difficulty levels and 60 Steam Achievements: Including Jupiter difficulty (King of the Gods) on difficulty levels and the full 60-trophy checklist on the achievements guide.

What is coming after 1.0?

Featherweight’s public roadmap (December 1.1 content, Q1 2027 PVP, and more skills/afflictions) lives on the dedicated roadmap and Update 1.1 page. This release page stays focused on launch facts.

Will my PC run it?

Minimum specs for Windows and macOS are on the system requirements guide, copied from the same Steam store page as this page.

Sources and verification

Sources: Featherweight Games Steam community announcements (release date, platforms, Game Pass, pricing); Steam store page; Official Release Date & Platforms Reveal Trailer (kEYAfIgG5x0).
Verified: 2026-10-16. We did not list Switch 2, Linux, physical SKUs, or exact regional price tables because they were not in the sources we read. Support email and full social link lists are omitted here to keep the page scannable.
Images: Official Steam store screenshots and trailer frames, © Featherweight Games. Used for identification and commentary; removal on request.

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