Ratatan Full Release Delayed From July 16 to October 15
The three-month delay prioritizes online stability and console quality based on Early Access community feedback, a significant step for a Kickstarter-funded spiritual successor aiming to launch across four platforms simultaneously.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Automaton.
Publisher Game Source Entertainment and developer Ratata Arts announced on June 25 that the full release of the rhythm roguelike action game Ratatan has been postponed from July 16 to October 15, 2026. The delay affects all planned platforms: PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. According to the announcement, the development team is using the additional time to improve online play stability and fix bugs based on feedback from the Steam Early Access version, which launched in September 2024. Final adjustments are also being made for each console version to ensure stable quality. Ratatan is a spiritual successor to the Patapon series, created by Hiroyuki Kotani. As compensation for the delay, customers who pre-ordered the physical edition will receive a DLC code containing a Kobun Set, a Weapon & Accessory Set, and a Growth Material Set, matching the digital Deluxe edition bonuses. The DLC code is limited to initial pre-orders. The game is currently available in Early Access on Steam for 2,800 yen, with a potential price increase upon full release.
Ratatan, the rhythm roguelike from Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani, entered Steam Early Access in September 2024 after a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The full release was originally set for July 16, 2026, alongside the debut of console versions for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The delay to October 15 gives the team at Ratata Arts time to address online play stability and bug reports from Early Access players, as well as finalize each console port.
Physical editions are planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5, and pre-order customers will receive a bonus DLC code equivalent to the digital Deluxe edition: eight Kobun units, eight special weapons plus one accessory, and a growth material set. The DLC is only included for initial pre-orders. The Steam store page notes that the game's price may increase after the full launch. Ratatan supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players, with rhythm commands used to control the Kobun minions in side-scrolling battles. The game is rated CERO A and supports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.