June 8, 2023 – After a wildly successful Steam demo in 2020 with over 135,000 concurrent players and becoming one of the most wishlisted games on Steam, the highly-anticipated, ridiculously cute co-op brawler, Party Animals, is finally launching on September 20, 2023! Hilarity will ensue in this physics-based multiplayer when players try to throw, wrestle, punch, and fling their friends… or fall over on their adorable little faces while trying to do so. Party Animals will be available on PC (Steam) and Xbox One / Series X|S for $20.00 USD. If it’s not already on your wishlist, be sure to add it!
The team at Recreate Games has been hard at work making Party Animals the best cuddle puddle mosh pit it can be, and they’re just as excited as the eager community to see it launch soon. With seamless crossplay between the PC and Xbox platforms, it’s easier than ever to smash, bash, and tussle with your friends and frenemies! Watch the official release date trailer for a look at how fun this party can be:
Ever since the overwhelming number of players in the 2020 demo “cute-overloaded” the game servers, Recreate Games has been hard at work to ensure Party Animals is stable and filled with a variety of content to get the party started on launch day properly. More maps, more game modes, and most importantly, more servers!
The developers sincerely apologize to fans for the prolonged wait and are committed to providing more accurate and frequent progress updates to keep players informed on everything that needs to be completed before the release.
“This is our first time developing a game, and we underestimated the time it would take to fix the bugs. Additionally, some necessary approval processes took longer than we planned. We are just as eager as fans to see Party Animals launch, and we want to ensure it’s as polished and bug-free as possible first.” – Zixiong Luo, Producer & CEO of Recreate Games
All of the main gameplay features were completed at the end of 2022 and the devs are currently in the testing and bug-fixing phase. To adhere to their commitment to being more transparent about the development of Party Animals, here is a list of things they need to complete before launch:
- Partner Platform Approval – The final approval from partner platforms and relevant departments in various countries is the first priority. Without these approvals, they cannot set up servers and sell the game in certain regions.
- Server Stress Testing – They will have at least two full-interface and full-volume stress tests to ensure the online game will not have as few server problems as possible for launch.
- Offline Trial Version – They will attend the Chinajoy game exhibition in July, and players can try the game on-site. The team looks forward to players trying the near-final build and hopes to receive valuable feedback.
Recreate Games promise the new launch date is precise and accurate, and they guarantee it will not be postponed again. It’s safe to start planning your Party Animals launch party!
The biggest challenge people will face when playing Party Animals is handling the floppy, unpredictable physics while laughing so hard they can’t breathe. Do you have what it takes to succeed while struggling to see the action through the happy tears streaming down your face? Win or lose; it’s difficult to feel frustrated when you’re having so much fun!
Gameplay Features:
- Unique Physics Engine – Completely physics-driven character movements lead to seemingly haphazard, floppy, unpredictable, and hilarious encounters. Will your punch land in that sweet spot and send your foe flying off the stage, or will it knock your own character completely off balance?
- Variety of Game Modes – With numerous local and online multiplayer game modes and maps to choose from, including free-for-all skirmishes and objective-based gameplay, players will journey through an eclectic mix of environments where anything can happen – such as all-out lollipop warfare between a cute dinosaur and a fluffy shark!
- Cute Animals – Choose your character from a diverse cast of adorable animals, customize their appearance, and dive into the cuddle puddle mosh pit!
- Collect Cosmetic Items – Over 100 cosmetic items, such as animals and outfits, can be unlocked by acquiring in-game currencies through gameplay or purchasing them. Cosmetics are purely aesthetic and do not provide any gameplay advantages… aside from being cuter than your opponents, of course!
- Seamless Crossplay – With cross-platform play between PC and Xbox, no friend will be left behind in this whirlwind of absurdity. Say goodbye to the fear of missing out on the nonsensical shenanigans—everyone’s invited to the party!
Paw up, grab a plunger, and get ready to party like an animal! Party Animals will be available on PC and Xbox One / Series X|S on September 20, 2023 for $20.00 USD. Wishlist it now, and stay up to date with all things Party Animals on the official website, Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.
