Ratatan, the eagerly anticipated spiritual successor to the beloved Patapon series, has just unveiled its official gameplay trailer, offering fans an exciting glimpse into its world. This trailer, showcased during IGN Fan Fest Day 2 2025, was released by Ratatan Works, the game's developer, and it's packed with features and mechanics that echo the charm of its predecessor while introducing fresh elements.
Trailer Highlights Gameplay and Boss Battle
The gameplay trailer provides a thrilling look at Ratatan's mechanics, featuring a battle against a colossal boss crab. It showcases the game's unique blend of rhythm roguelike action, merging the excitement of rhythm games with side-scrolling action. A standout feature is the online co-op mode, which supports up to 4 players, allowing for a cooperative experience that can involve up to 100 characters in a massive melee battle.
Ratatan is being crafted by Hiroyuki Kotani, the creator of Patapon, and features music by the original Patapon composer, Kemmei Adachi. The game's Kickstarter campaign, launched in 2023, has successfully met its console launch stretch goal, ensuring its availability on various gaming platforms.
Closed Beta Scheduled for February 27, 2025
According to a recent update on their Kickstarter page, Ratatan is gearing up for a closed beta test starting February 27, 2025. Kazuto Sakajiri, the game's producer, shared insights into the upcoming milestones, including the game surpassing 100,000 wishlists on Steam and receiving positive feedback on the Ratatan Original Soundtrack Demo.
While Ratatan will not be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, the team is focusing on refining the game for a better demo experience at the Steam Next festival in June. Sakajiri outlined that the closed beta will initially include gameplay up to Stage 1, with Stages 2 and 3 being added during the test period, which is expected to last about a month. Details on code distribution, start date, and time will be shared via Discord and X once confirmed.
Ratatan is slated for release in 2025 across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. While an exact release date has yet to be announced, the anticipation continues to build among fans eager to dive into this rhythm roguelike adventure.
