Cats in the Shell Demo Hits Steam Ahead of January 20, 2027 Early Access
The demo, first revealed at Steam Next Fest, includes Expedition Mode and a Simulation Lab, plus an October 17 update with balance changes and bug fixes.
A demo of Cats in the Shell is available on Steam from October 7, developer Raven Studio and publisher Infini Fun have announced. The demo was first revealed at Steam Next Fest and arrives ahead of the game's early access launch, scheduled for January 20, 2027 on Steam.
The demo lets players pilot the mech Syma and choose from six steel beasts. It includes Expedition Mode and a Simulation Lab mode. An update released on October 17 brought balance adjustments and bug fixes to the demo, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp.
The full game features a PvE story campaign spread across four futuristic biomes, alongside asynchronous PvP. It supports Japanese. The early access price has not yet been decided.
Studio background
Cats in the Shell is developed by Raven Studio, whose staff include veterans from Tencent and NetEase, and published by Infini Fun.
Quick answers
When does Cats in the Shell launch in early access?
The early access version is scheduled for January 20, 2027 on Steam. The price has not been decided yet.
Is a demo of Cats in the Shell available?
Yes. A demo is available on Steam from October 7, with Expedition Mode and a Simulation Lab mode, and received a balance and bug-fix update on October 17.
Does Cats in the Shell support Japanese?
Yes, the game supports Japanese.