A turn-based volleyball RPG Beastieball It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on November 21st, Klei Publishing and developer Wishes Unlimited have announced.
The Early Access version will be playable end-to-end, with typical playtime ranging from 15 to 25 hours, excluding the “wealth” of post-game content. It is expected to remain in Early Access until at least the end of 2025, during which time it will be adding new Beasties, bosses, story events, characters, features, quality of life improvements, and more. will be updated with
Here's a review of the game via the Steam page:
Coach the Beasties sports team in this turn-based softball RPG!
Animal teamwork is strengthened by the bonds they build together. Whether they're BOYFRIENDS, PARTNERS, RIVALS, or SWEETS, they'll get a powerful combo move unique to each pair and be able to turn the tide in a tough match!
Explore the open world and meet different levels of trainers, each with their own story. If you want to compete in the CROWN SERIES, you will have to defeat them and increase your ranking.
Bosses are all revealed on your map from the start and can be defeated in any order. As you defeat each one, the others get stronger, so no matter which path you take, you'll have a challenging and exciting climb to the top.
Play sports in strategic turn-based encounters in a small tactical grid. When you have the ball, you have many moves to pass and set up a devastating attack. When the other team has the ball, you will have to anticipate their attack and make a defensive play.
Each Beastie has unique traits, strengths and weaknesses, and there are many ways for them to work together, giving each match a great deal of depth and strategy.
There's more to Beastieball League than playing sports! The ranked trainers you defeat are willing to spend time allowing you to build friendships and see additional story.
As the plot unfolds, you'll meet friends, rivals, corporate sponsors and even a mysterious Sports King with big ambitions…
Check out the new trailer below.