{"rewrite":{"id":"r_547cff0079bcfcbdc611d64a","clusterId":"c_76b98fdb7401e08aeebd5ef7","slug":"ratatan-full-release-delayed-from-july-16-to-october-15","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Ratatan Full Release Delayed From July 16 to October 15","summary":"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 \u0026 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.","whyItMatters":"The three-month delay prioritizes online stability and console quality based on Early Access community feedback, a significant step for a Kickstarter-funded spiritual successor aiming to launch across four platforms simultaneously.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eRatatan, the rhythm roguelike from Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani, entered Steam Early Access in September 2024 after a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The full release was originally set for July 16, 2026, alongside the debut of console versions for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The delay to October 15 gives the team at Ratata Arts time to address online play stability and bug reports from Early Access players, as well as finalize each console port.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical editions are planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5, and pre-order customers will receive a bonus DLC code equivalent to the digital Deluxe edition: eight Kobun units, eight special weapons plus one accessory, and a growth material set. The DLC is only included for initial pre-orders. The Steam store page notes that the game\u0026#39;s price may increase after the full launch. Ratatan supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players, with rhythm commands used to control the Kobun minions in side-scrolling battles. The game is rated CERO A and supports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Physical pre-order customers for Ratatan will get a free DLC code (Kobun set, weapon set, growth materials) as apology for the delay to October 15.","twitterPost":"Ratatan's delay to October 15 is driven by Early Access feedback on online stability and bugs, plus final console adjustments across PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Ratatan, the rhythm roguelike from Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani, has been delayed from July 16 to October 15. The extra time will be used to improve online stability and fix bugs based on Early Access feedback, with physical pre-order customers receiving bonus DLC as compensation.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606252n\",\"title\":\"\\\"Patapon\\\" creator's new title \\\"Ratatan\\\" release date delayed from July 16 to October 15; to proceed with improvements based on Steam Early Access feedback\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260625-451598/\",\"title\":\"Multi-platform High-Rated Rhythm Action 'RATATAN' Official Release Date Postponed to October 15. 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