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The full release includes eight distinct unlockable beasts. Each provides another character option for solo or cooperative gladiator combat.

Unlockable variants offer different character statistics and abilities, expanding the available options beyond the eight base beasts.

Beast variants also introduce cosmetic differences, allowing players to change their gladiator's appearance.

The opening campaign chapter takes place in Carthage. Its arena introduces the gladiator battles and environmental combat that define the game.

The second chapter moves into the frozen wastes of Germania, featuring new enemies, arena traps, and spike hazards.

Goliath is a confirmed Germania boss with unpredictable jumping attacks and a dangerous ground slam that challenges player positioning.

The third campaign chapter brings players to Rome, the heart of the Roman Empire, where new enemies and challenges await.

Praefectus is the formidable Rome boss identified by the developers. He is supported by his Praetorian Guard.

Causes nearby allies to frequently attack when they get too close to the afflicted player.

Forces the player to select a new skill every second level and purchase an item at every shop.

Makes the camera follow a particular ally and grants a 10% damage bonus when that ally looks at the afflicted player.

Causes the afflicted player to hallucinate weapons appearing in the arena.

The full game contains more than 70 afflictions. Healing between rounds can require accepting an additional affliction, while the Surgeon offers another way to manage injuries between acts.

An axe was added as a new melee weapon during the pre-release open beta update, expanding the available combat options.

Weapons can be thrown to attack enemies from a distance. Throwing your only weapon can leave you without one for the next encounter.

Urns can be thrown at enemies, and enemies can also be hurled into environmental objects for creative takedowns.

Spike walls, snake pits, and additional arena traps can be used offensively. Germania introduces spike traps that can impale enemies.

Teammates can coordinate their shared chains to trip opponents and manipulate enemy positioning inside the arena.

The full release features more than 70 different skills, providing numerous upgrade choices throughout repeated arena runs.

Players can purchase more than 40 different items to support their gladiator's progression and combat capabilities.

A confirmed skill that grants six seconds of invulnerability after performing an execution.

A confirmed item that rewards 100 coins if the player holds it and survives the fight without taking damage.

Between acts, the Surgeon can help manage afflictions or provide body augmentations that grant new skills. These procedures have costs.

Chained Beasts officially launched on Steam on October 15, 2026. The developer also announced day-one availability on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Game Pass for Xbox and Windows PC.

The launch content includes eight unlockable beasts, three campaign acts, ten difficulty levels, more than 70 afflictions, over 70 skills, and more than 40 items.

Update 1.1 is planned to introduce a new arena, a new boss, an additional weapon, and new enemies. These are announced plans rather than currently released content.

The developers aim to introduce a PvP mode that allows friends to fight against one another, alongside additional skills and afflictions.