Patapon’s Spiritual Successor Ratatan Unveils New Gameplay Trailer

Ratatan, the eagerly awaited spiritual successor to the beloved Patapon series, has just released its official gameplay trailer. This exciting reveal came during IGN Fan Fest Day 2 2025, giving fans an in-depth look at what to expect from Ratatan Works' latest project.

Trailer Features Gameplay and Boss Battle

The gameplay trailer provides a thrilling glimpse into Ratatan’s world, featuring a battle against a colossal boss crab. This trailer not only showcases the game's rhythm roguelike action but also highlights its side-scrolling combat mechanics. A key feature introduced is the online co-op mode, allowing up to 4 players to team up and take on challenges together. Additionally, the game supports massive melee battles with up to 100 characters, promising epic encounters.

Developed by the mastermind behind Patapon, Hiroyuki Kotani, and accompanied by the original Patapon composer Kemmei Adachi, Ratatan is poised to capture the hearts of fans old and new. Its successful Kickstarter campaign, which started in 2023, has already achieved its console launch stretch goal, ensuring a release on various platforms.

Closed Beta Begins on February 27, 2025

Excitement builds as Ratatan announces its closed beta test, scheduled to kick off on February 27, 2025. Producer Kazuto Sakajiri shared updates on the game's progress, noting that Ratatan has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on Steam and received glowing feedback on its Original Soundtrack Demo.

Despite not participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, the team is fully committed to refining the closed beta experience. The initial build of the beta will include gameplay up to Stage 1, with Stages 2 and 3 being added progressively throughout the month-long testing period. Sakajiri emphasized that details regarding code distribution, start times, and more will be communicated via Discord and X once finalized.

Ratatan is slated for release in 2025 across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. While an exact release date remains under wraps, the anticipation continues to grow for this promising title.