{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e513fce69c9031906e4fec13","clusterId":"c_092df36ba2a4f0eab1da18f1","slug":"co-op-souls-like-soul-chained-gets-august-release-date","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Co-Op Souls-Like 'Soul Chained' Gets August Release Date","summary":"Kyroware Games announced that the co-op Souls-like action game 'Soul Chained' will launch on PC via Steam in August 2026. The 4-player game pairs players with a 'Soul Chain' and features adjustable jiggle physics for character chests, from gentle to vigorous. A demo is available now.","whyItMatters":"The August release window and available demo give a concrete timeline for a game that has drawn attention for its unusual combination of Souls-like combat and physics customization.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eKyroware Games set an August 2026 release date for \u0026#39;Soul Chained\u0026#39;, a co-op Souls-like action game where four players are linked in pairs by a \u0026#39;Soul Chain\u0026#39;. The chain can bind enemies or trip large foes, and coordination is critical since players remain tethered at all times. The game also includes adjustable chest jiggle physics, with settings ranging from \u0026#39;purupuru\u0026#39; (gentle) to \u0026#39;burunburun\u0026#39; (vigorous). A Steam demo is currently available. The game blends elements of \u0026#39;Dark Souls\u0026#39; and \u0026#39;Chained Together\u0026#39;, and features character growth and stat allocation for custom builds.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Soul Chained's August release puts its adjustable jiggle physics front and center in marketing, a detail most co-op Souls-likes avoid naming.","twitterPost":"Soul Chained's August release bets on adjustable jiggle physics as a standout feature for a co-op Souls-like.","threadsPost":"Soul Chained launches in August with a feature most co-op Souls-likes keep quiet: adjustable jiggle physics for character chests, from gentle to vigorous. Kyroware Games is leaning into the detail rather than hiding it.","newsletterBlurb":"Kyroware Games announced that 'Soul Chained', a co-op Souls-like action game, will release on Steam in August 2026. The 4-player game pairs players with a 'Soul Chain' and features adjustable jiggle physics. A demo is available now.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/20/168239.html\",\"title\":\"Co-op Souls-like Action Game 'Soul Chained' Emphasizing 'Jiggle' to Release in August; Announced While Shaking the Boss's Butt for Some Reason\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3738,"outputTokens":541,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781954718,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T11:13:53.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-20T11:18:15.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-20T11:18:15.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_092df36ba2a4f0eab1da18f1","canonicalTitle":"“揺れ”にもこだわった最大4人協力ソウル系ACT『Soul Chained』8月にリリース予定！何故かボスのお尻を揺らしながら告知","representativeArticleId":"a_c08b203b0de6d2c835276f6c","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Soul Chained\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-20T10:30:02.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-20T10:30:02.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-20T11:18:16.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/20/168239.html","title":"“揺れ”にもこだわった最大4人協力ソウル系ACT『Soul Chained』8月にリリース予定！何故かボスのお尻を揺らしながら告知"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Soul Chained"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Kyroware Games set an August 2026 release date for 'Soul Chained' on PC via Steam.","The game supports up to four players, with pairs linked by a 'Soul Chain' that can bind enemies or trip large foes.","Players remain tethered to their partner at all times, requiring coordination.","The game includes adjustable chest jiggle physics, with settings from 'purupuru' (gentle) to 'burunburun' (vigorous).","A demo for 'Soul Chained' is available now on Steam."]}