Ratatan, a rhythm roguelike action game and spiritual successor to Patapon, is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, after being delayed from July 16. The game will launch on PC (Steam), PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.
Ratatan, a rhythm roguelike action game and spiritual successor to the Patapon series, has had its full release delayed from July 16 to October 15, 2026. The delay, announced by publisher Game Source Entertainment and developer Ratata Arts, affects all planned platforms: PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. The team is using the extra time to improve online play stability and fix bugs based on feedback from the Steam Early Access version, which launched in September 2024. Final quality adjustments for each console version are also ongoing.
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.
At CEDEC 2026, TVT detailed how a team of 15-20 people shipped Ratatan across 4 platforms and 10 languages. Director Takehisa Nakaya confirmed the October 15, 2026 release date is a delay from the original plan, with the reason explained at the end of the presentation. Ratatan is created by Hiroyuki Kotani.
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Ratatan, the roguelite rhythm action game with design by Patapon's Hiroyuki Kotani, left Steam Early Access and released on October 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players command Kobun troops by matching button inputs to the BGM, with eight Ratatans and weapon types including swords, spears and bombs. A 2023 Kickstarter raised 219,314,335 yen.
TVT's CEDEC 2026 lecture detailed how a team of 15-20 people shipped Ratatan across 4 platforms and 10 languages. Director Takehisa Nakaya confirmed the October 15, 2026 release date is a delay from the original plan, with the reason explained at the end of the presentation.
Ratata Arts and TVT have delayed the release of 'Ratatan', a rhythm roguelike action game and spiritual successor to the 'Patapon' series, to October 15, 2026. The game was originally scheduled for July 16. The delay, roughly three months, was decided after the team reviewed the development and testing schedule. The developers are working on improvements based on feedback from the Steam Early Access version, with a focus on online play stability and bug fixes. Final quality adjustments for each console platform are also ongoing. Publisher Game Source Entertainment will include bonus DLC codes for physical pre-order customers: a Kobun Set (8 Kobun), a Weapon & Accessory Set (8 special weapons and 1 accessory), and a Growth Material Set. This bonus matches the digital deluxe version content. 'Ratatan' will launch on PC (Steam), PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Switch 2 physical version is priced at 7,018 yen, the digital standard edition at 6,160 yen, and the digital deluxe edition at 7,018 yen. The PC Early Access version remains available for 2,800 yen.
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.