{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b9a4d69c9d6db57bb2819e9b","clusterId":"c_357cf5751903405398329eb6","slug":"mewgenics-adds-japanese-language-support-in-steam-beta","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Mewgenics Adds Japanese Language Support in Steam Beta","summary":"On August 13, 2026, indie developers Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel announced that their roguelike tactical RPG Mewgenics now supports Japanese, along with Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Russian, in a public beta on Steam. The game, which launched in February 2026, tasks players with breeding cats to create stronger offspring, equipping them with collars that assign classes such as fighter, tank, and mage, and leading a mutant cat army through turn-based battles. It features over 1,000 unique abilities and more than 900 items, with skills and mutations inherited by the next generation of cats. The beta is accessible by selecting the beta branch in the game's Steam properties. Mewgenics is priced at 3,400 yen (tax included) on PC via Steam. As of the time of reporting, the game holds a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with 89% of over 48,000 user reviews being favorable, and a Metacritic score of 88.","whyItMatters":"The Japanese localization arrives months after the game's February launch, addressing a long-standing request from Japanese players who previously had to rely on community translations or play in English.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese localization of Mewgenics is available through the Steam beta branch, which players can access by right-clicking the game in their library, selecting Properties, and choosing the beta version under the Game Version and Beta tab. The developers have also posted a Steam news update titled \u0026#39;Language Update Beta Testing + Merch News\u0026#39; with instructions and a channel for feedback.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game, created by the team behind The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh, has drawn attention for its unusual premise and grotesque cat designs, with one review describing it as having \u0026#39;a lovable tactical RPG beneath a hilariously abhorrent exterior.\u0026#39; Game Spark\u0026#39;s own coverage noted that the game\u0026#39;s acerbic writing has been translated into Japanese with high quality. The game launched on February 11, 2026, and has since reached a peak concurrent player count of 115,000 on Steam, according to a previous report from the outlet.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers control four cats at a time, sending them into battles against rats and rival cats, with combat following a standard tactical RPG format. After expeditions, cats may return home and breed, producing kittens that inherit their parents\u0026#39; abilities and serve as immediate assets for future runs. The goal is to expand territory by raising new cats and recruiting strays.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Mewgenics, the cat-breeding roguelike where you raise a mutant army, now has Japanese in a Steam beta. 89% of 48k reviews are positive. The cats are hideous and beloved.","twitterPost":"Edmund McMillen's Mewgenics finally gets Japanese support, months after its February launch. The beta also adds Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Steam players, check your library.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Mewgenics, the roguelike tactical RPG about breeding mutant cats, has added Japanese support in a Steam beta. 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